This is my second Peak Design Travel Tripod. The first one was apparently so nice that an unnamed TSA agent decided it would be better off in his possession than mine. That said, it was such a well designed tripod that I was willing to purchase a replacement immediately, which says a lot considering the price of this thing. It's not cheap, but its worth the cost to me.
First, it's important to understand what this thing really is. It's not the most stable tripod in the work. There are much heavier sturdier tripods that are great for studio work, or if you don't mind lugging something four times heavier around with you. However, I have yet to find anything even close to as sturdy as this item is that is as easy to carry with you, or that is so well designed. This extends all the way down to the travel case for the tripod, which is a little padded fabric sleeve that keeps the tripod protected without adding an ounce more weight than necessary, and has handy attachment points for clipping to whatever other gear you have.
Collapsed, the tripod is small and maybe more importantly well balanced. Its not overly top heavy or awkward to carry. It fits in water bottle pockets on backpacks (top will extend out, of course, good to have a strap too). Personally I usually clip it to the bottom of whatever pack I'm using using the reinforced loops on the travel pouch.
In use the tripod is great. Its sturdy and very adjustable. Stability is greatly enhanced by hanging your backpack or other item from the hook on the center post, but even without that I had no issues and I use some pretty big lenses. Again, there are sturdier tripods, but this is meant for travel and easy carry, and considering how light it is I'm very impressed with the stability.
The swivel mount is also well designed, but be aware it's different from a typical ball-mount tripod head. It has a lot of adjustability, and I really like using it once I got comfortable with it. But I'm not sure it's quite as adjustable as my Sirui. It's possible to mount a third party head on this tripod, but that requires the Universal Head Adapter from Peak Design, an additional purchase.
Finally, there are a few additional nice touches with this tripod. It has a built-in mobile phone adapter. Yes, I'm guessing most people buying this tripod have "real" cameras to use with it, but it's a nice touch, and there are some uses for being able to easily mount your phone at times. It also has built in storage for the only tool you need for adjustments, a little allen wrench. The head is reversable, so you can actually mount your camera between the legs to get a really low shot.
All in all, it's the best portable tripod I've found, and I've looked around a lot.
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Product Description
Peak Design Travel Tripod
We redesigned the tripod to pack down to the size of a water bottle without sacrificing height, stability, or features. It’s fast to set up, durable, and fully serviceable, with ergonomic adjustments and built-in mobile compatibility.
Key Features
Compact Design
Packs down to the size of a water bottle with no wasted space or protruding knobs, making it ultra-portable and easy to carry.
Rapid Deployment
Fast-locking leg cams and a quick-release system ensure swift setup and takedown, so you’re always ready to shoot.
Pro-Level Stability
Supports up to 20lbs, offering exceptional stability and vibration damping, with modes for low and inverted shots.
Ergonomic Ball Head
The omnidirectional ball head features a single adjustment ring, allowing for quick and precise control without the clutter of multiple knobs.
Available in Two Awesome Materials
Aluminum Model
Heavier than carbon fiber, making it feel more stable, yet with the same portability. It’s also more affordable, offering a budget-friendly option while still being durable and resistant to corrosion.
Carbon Fiber Model
Significantly lighter, offering better portability for travelers. It's more expensive due to advanced material and manufacturing, but it excels in absorbing vibrations, providing superior stability, especially in challenging conditions like wind or uneven terrain.
Travel Tripod
Pro Performance. Half the Size.
The Travel Tripod brings you pro-level stability, load capacity, and deployed height, yet packs down to the diameter of a water bottle. A ground-up redesign of the traditional tripod, the Travel Tripod is the result of 4 years of engineering.
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| Sold By | Digital Village | Kellards | SIRUI USA | More Shot | XinCJ Electronics | ULANZI Official US Store |
| compatible devices | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera, Smartphone |
| tripod head type | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | [PO] | Ball Heads | Video Head |
| material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fibre Rubber Magnesium Alloy | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber, Alloy Steel, Aluminum | Carbon Fiber |
| minimum height | 5.5 inches | 10.6 centimeters | 5.14 inches | 168 millimeters | 16.8 centimeters | 17 inches |
| maximum height | 60 inches | 73 inches | 55.1 inches | 1552 millimeters | 155 centimeters | 61.4 inches |
| folded size | 15.4 | 42cm | 35cm | 473mm | About 48cm(18.8inch) | — |
| weight | 1.29 kilograms | 1.68 kilograms | 1 kilograms | 1.95 kilograms | — | 1.08 kilograms |
| leg diameter | 3 | — | — | 22 millimeters | 26 | — |
| leg sections | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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I’m slowly building my photography interest and had a hard time deciding on a replacement travel tripod. This is my third travel tripod. Lost one and last one broke.I have a Canon R6Mii, and my two biggest lenses are the RF 24-105 and the RF 100-400 w/1.4 converter. I’ve attached two photos showing them.I waited to buy this after building up Amazon points and for the 2024 Black Friday deals. For the most part, I am really pleased with my decision.The tripod is very easy to use and only took me 20 minutes to thoroughly learn the ins and outs of how to use this. I love how compact it is and how it easily fits on the side of my camera backpack. Very lightweight. The bag it comes in is very nice to store this, but I don’t intend to use the bag much at all. I read where, if you buy the pointed feet, it won’t fit in the bag. I can clearly see why as the bag is snug with the rubber feet.For me, the only downside is when I am using my RF 100-400 lens. When I focus on something and tighten the ball head, the camera will sink (or droop) from my intended focal point. I have to visually “calculate” a higher point, tighten the ball head, and then see if the camera stops where I want it to. The few times I’ve used this tripod, I’m getting quite good at this. I’ve ordered an optional bracket that I hope offsets the center point of my set up and elimates the sinking effect. Although the adjustment ability is very easy to do, I’m bummed that I’m experiencing the droop factor. Logically I can see why, but I think my brain looked at the weight limit and never considered that most of the weight is off center.This tripod has a far superior design over my last two attempts, and with that, I’d say I’m getting a far better quality tripod. After going on a hike with a 1000 foot incline, the weight factor of the CF design was a smart choice.For my type and level of photography experience, this appears to be a good value, even at the full price.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024Style: SingleVerified Purchase
So out of the box it's impressive. It's really a sight to behold, and when you have it in your hands you will feel the weight of it and wonder how it feels so well built while having the weight of cheap plastic. It's bold, it's strong, its stable. The cherry on top is how easy it is to use. Setting and resetting your position is so easy. It takes minimal movement. I can go from fully loose, to tightened down without ruining my shot. There's zero sag. When you set it, it stays. I also love how compact it is. Aside from it being as light as a croissant, it's so tiny that it makes storage a breeze. I've tried inside my bag and out. I settled on outside, and thanks to a durable case strap, I can feel confident in the way I mounted it. I couldn't be happier. This is well worth the money.
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