By kendoitall from Levittown, NY, USA on 2/21/2008

This tripod does not replace my larger units. But it is good for backpacking. It's nice and compact, but needs a shoulder type carrying strap. The strap that is included with the tripod is too short and is intended to be used to hand carry it. I cut it up, using only the part that wraps around the legs. This tripod is quite solid-feeling and stable. I love the leg release clamps which allow the legs to be extended quickly - much faster than the twist type other tripods employ.

By ms from long island, n.y. on 2/12/2007

lightweight yet stable. easy to set up and to reconfigure.

By Jerry C. from Waseca, MN on 2/6/2007

Attached to my camera backpack, this "pod" has logged many miles. It has functioned flawlessly in salt water, sand and sub-zero Minnesota temperatures. Though I use three other tripods, this one is and will remain my primary. [...]

By Cliff Chappell from Houston on 2/5/2007

The only possible improvement that could be made in my opnion would be a quicker release lever of some sort on the legs. It's quick to setup, but the levers are pretty stiff.