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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 149560" data-attributes="member: 9240">After posting about this in another thread I realized I hadn't mentioned an acquisition I made a couple months ago - a MeFOTO Road Trip travel tripod.&nbsp; I was looking for something small and lightweight to take out on a (since cancelled) trip to California that would easily strap to my bag or go over my shoulder, and also fit in my carry-on luggage on the plane.&nbsp; These had just come out and I had the opportunity to check one out when B&amp;H brought one to the Kelby seminar I attended.&nbsp; Not a featherweight at 3.6 lbs for titanium (shave a pound and spend more for carbon fiber), but nothing that's going to break my back.&nbsp; It folds down to 15&quot; and extends far enough that my 6' frame is not hunching over at full extension.&nbsp; Legs go to 2 positions, one for full extension and one for &quot;almost on the ground&quot;.&nbsp; It's pretty darn stable in most conditions, even with the top tube extended, and there's a hook on the bottom so you can hang your bag there for some added stability.&nbsp; Best thing is, you can remove one leg and convert it into a monopod, so you get a two-for-one in your suitcase.&nbsp; Ball head is included and has an Arca-Swiss mount.&nbsp; And it fits in my Harley's saddle bag!!&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; Here's a link to the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/mefoto/news/introducing-mefoto-travel-tripod-kits" target="_blank">B&amp;H review</a>.&nbsp; And here's a snap of it next to my D800 w/ Sigma 150-500mm.&nbsp; If weight isn't a factor (4.6 lbs), at $209 the Globetrotter is capable of holding over 25 lbs, and folds to about 16&quot;.&nbsp; It could almost qualify as the only tripod (and monopod) you'd ever need - provided you're not over 6 feet.&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH=full]36949[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 149560, member: 9240"] After posting about this in another thread I realized I hadn't mentioned an acquisition I made a couple months ago - a MeFOTO Road Trip travel tripod. I was looking for something small and lightweight to take out on a (since cancelled) trip to California that would easily strap to my bag or go over my shoulder, and also fit in my carry-on luggage on the plane. These had just come out and I had the opportunity to check one out when B&H brought one to the Kelby seminar I attended. Not a featherweight at 3.6 lbs for titanium (shave a pound and spend more for carbon fiber), but nothing that's going to break my back. It folds down to 15" and extends far enough that my 6' frame is not hunching over at full extension. Legs go to 2 positions, one for full extension and one for "almost on the ground". It's pretty darn stable in most conditions, even with the top tube extended, and there's a hook on the bottom so you can hang your bag there for some added stability. Best thing is, you can remove one leg and convert it into a monopod, so you get a two-for-one in your suitcase. Ball head is included and has an Arca-Swiss mount. And it fits in my Harley's saddle bag!! :) Here's a link to the [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/mefoto/news/introducing-mefoto-travel-tripod-kits"]B&H review[/URL]. And here's a snap of it next to my D800 w/ Sigma 150-500mm. If weight isn't a factor (4.6 lbs), at $209 the Globetrotter is capable of holding over 25 lbs, and folds to about 16". It could almost qualify as the only tripod (and monopod) you'd ever need - provided you're not over 6 feet. [ATTACH type="full"]36949._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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