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3Pod Wander 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with Q2 Lightweight Fluid Head

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • 3POD Wander 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod
    3POD Wander 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod
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  • 3pod Q2 Lightweight Fluid Video Head
    3pod Q2 Lightweight Fluid Video Head
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Key Features

  • Capture smooth, professional videos with the fluid head video tripod, ideal for filmmakers.
  • Enjoy a sturdy build that supports up to 33 lbs, perfect for various camera setups & lenses.
  • Set up quickly with this lightweight tripod, making it great for on-the-go shooting locations.
  • Achieve versatile shots with a height range up to 68.5", adapting to different shooting needs.
  • The included smartphone mount expands creative options using this aluminum travel tripod.
  • Confidently pan and tilt with fluid motion, enhancing your video quality with this tripod.
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2025-07-21T09:13:04

Rated 3 out of 5

Do they sell parts?

I like this tripod and used it on trips everywhere, the last one to Scotland. Work great until it didn't! Setting it up to do a long time exposure and seeing two of the leg clamps broken! Thank god for gaffer tape. So now what? Buy a new one and save this one for parts?get a better one.$$$

Dane P.

2025-03-11T09:40:52

Rated 2 out of 5

Leg clips are so cheap and thin!

The tripod is pretty sturdy on flat ground. The travel bag is great. The way it folds together to a small diameter is amazing. It is not quite lite, but that is okay for me. It is pretty well made EXCEPT FOR THE LEG CLIPS. THEY ARE 1000% HORRIBLY THIN EASILY BROKEN PLASTIC. I cannot believe they skimped on this Something that will make the tripod unusable. The clips holding the feet on are not much better. If not for the clips being so cheap, it would be an AMAZING tripod.

Daniel C.

2024-07-12T04:19:56

Rated 3 out of 5

Good but not great

I bought this tripod because of its light weight and compact design that allows me to carry it in my backpack, unlike my heavy Manfrotto. I have carried it on some brief outings for landscape shoots and it has worked well. The camera attachment for this tripod feels a bit flimsy but it does seem to do the job with my Canon R6. It even seems to hold steady with my Sigma 150-500mm lens attached. The ballhead actually feels a bit more solid, less prone to slippage than the ballhead on my Manfrotto. While it has spirit level bubbles built into the billhead, the camera covers them, rendering the horizontal spirit level unusable when the camera is attached. At most tripod heights, the spirit level for vertical is also hidden unless you bend down to view it. I still need to use either the built in electronic level or a spirit level that attaches to the hot shoe. The center column is removable, allowing the tripod to become a very low platform. Once you do that, though, there's no way to stabilize the camera. I read that you can hang the camera upside down and then flip the image in post processing. That seems a rather clumsy way to handle this and it reduces the functionality of the camera for low level images (e.g. florals). This likely means that I will continue to haul my Manfrotto tripod around when I plan to do floral images in gardens, swapping the attachments...You can see my 3 star reasons.

Steve W.

2024-03-03T10:04:40

Rated 1 out of 5

Great tripod when it works, customer service is slow at best

Pros: very sturdy, compact, and great for travel Cons: one of the plastic clamps broke on my first use. Sent in for warranty, per customer service's instruction, and now notified that the item is on backorder.

Eric S.

2023-08-08T10:03:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Stable tripod

This is the most stable tripod I ever had! I am 5' and this is taller than me by couple of inches. It is a little bit heavy but I am fine with it. I would like to thank Emma Q. for being such a patient and a great customer service.

PRECIOUS N.

2023-05-04T15:21:21

Rated 5 out of 5

3Pod Wander Tripod

Very well made and sturdy a little heavy. Great value.

CAMILLO D.

2023-02-25T14:00:04

Rated 4 out of 5

Great tripod - order a different ball head

Very solid and compact tripod - don't bother ordering the ball head though; it couldn't support my Canon 6D ii with 16-35 f4

JAKE B.

2023-01-04T07:45:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tripod, low weight, very functional

Loving my new tripod. It arrived in 2 pieces. The tripod came first and the ball head mount came as a second delivery. It's portable, has a great carry case and the ball head is very functional and has the added benefit of bubble levels built in. My son has hinted that he wants to swipe it because he likes it so much. So might be buying another for him as a birthday gift. If you are looking for a good functional tripod at a reasonable cost that is also pretty light weight d I would recommend it.

JOHNATHAN B.

2022-12-27T07:26:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstandding

excellent product!

MICHAEL C.

2022-12-25T05:22:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Well designed and rugged value for money.

I own this tripod and I like this tripod, but the 180 degree leg movement spec is way off. They go from straight down to almost 90 degrees out to the side (probably 85 degrees). Being metal, it's not ultralight like carbon, but I'll take the added stability and price savings. I take good care of my gear and don't see why this shouldn't provide many years of use.

STEPHEN M.

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3Pod Wander Specifications

Wander Tripod

Wander Tripod

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  • Material

    Hardened Aluminum Alloy, Polycarbonate

  • Leg Sections

    4

  • Center Column Sections

    1

  • Load Capacity

    33 lbs (15kg)

  • Height

    Max: 68.5" (174cm)
    Compact: 15" (38cm)

  • Weight

    4 lbs (1.8kg)

Q2 Fluid Head

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  • Tripod mount

    3/8"

  • Camera mount

    Standard 1/2-20 with recessed alignment stud

  • Movement

    Fluid, separate pan and tilt friction controls

  • Max Load

    11 lbs (4.98kg)

  • Weight

    1.1 lbs (500g)

  • UPC Codes

    192223285231, 192223193246, 840014116379

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About 3Pod Wander

FEATURED REVIEWS

Well designed and rugged value for money.

By STEPHEN M.

I own this tripod and I like this tripod, but the 180 degree leg movement spec is way off. They go from straight down to almost 90 degrees out to the side (probably 85 degrees). Being metal, it's not ultralight like carbon, but I'll take the added stability and price savings. I take good care of my gear and don't see why this shouldn't provide many years of use.

Great tripod, low weight, very functional

By JOHNATHAN B.

Loving my new tripod. It arrived in 2 pieces. The tripod came first and the ball head mount came as a second delivery. It's portable, has a great carry case and the ball head is very functional and has the added benefit of bubble levels built in. My son has hinted that he wants to swipe it because he likes it so much. So might be buying another for him as a birthday gift. If you are looking for a good functional tripod at a reasonable cost that is also pretty light weight d I would recommen...

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About The Wander 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod
3POD Wander.

The best balance of stability, weight, dexterity, and compact travel in a tripod, optimized for easy transport and quick setup.Compact "Negative-Space" design and accents make this a ideal photographer's toolkit addition.

For the Wander Lust in you.
The Wander from 3POD may be the most travel-friendly aluminum camera support ever created.

Imagine a slender, three-legged support with a proud and firm stance that turns heads at a snap. Each sleek telescopic leg is primed for a snappy slide into position without a hitch. And after the capture of passion, it all comes together in a tuck no larger than a 1-liter water bottle. Grasp the mobile support with one hand wrap, the ultimate success in interlocking zero space waste. What else could top off such a beauty with a wink and nod for you to join the journey Smart and sure, ever ready for action, the Wander lusts for the chance to capture the image of your dreams. Take a break before you begin the return to reality.

Think Negative!
But the real stroke of genius is how three legs nestle so closely that no space is lost when closed. The center column is swallowed by the embrace. Even the flexible feet cluster to form a unified stance. And at no loss to this amazing travel tripod's stability, grace, and function. It is ready for the peaks.

Be Positive!
The telescopic legs cluster close-fitting about the center column for an amazingly compact traveling height of less than 20", and with the entire unit weighing in at an ultralight 4lbs, so there's nothing to stop you from carrying it with you anywhere you go. Rugged yet lightweight aluminum construction and anodized fashionable red accents have a stunning appearance and a superior wear-resistant finish. The center column can be extended to give the system a total height of 70" without sacrificing stability. A convenient retractable weight hook provides an additional counterbalance to hang accessories.

Keep a Leg Up on Life!
Each 4-sectioned telescoping leg features three-position auto-settings and can lock in place individually at preset angles for perfect stance on uneven terrain. The positive clamp flip locks are fortified with a cutting-edge, wear-resistant internal structure. The locks are immune to dust, moisture, changes in temperature, and gradual loosening over time that can occur in inferior locking mechanisms. And the feet... self-leveling flexible feet to meet surfaces and stand firm.

But, Don't peek!
Yes, contenders out there seem worthy of your hard-earned buck. Take a peek at this one. You will not be disappointed. In fact, your may even write a nice review!


About The Q2 Lightweight Fluid Video Head
The 3POD LIGHTWEIGHT FLUID VIDEO HEAD is a videography head designed for lightweight setups such as camcorders, DSLRs and ILCs. With a maximum load of 11lb., this head features separate Pan and Tilt fluid friction controls, a bubblelevel on the base for perfect pans, a sliding quick release plate (with safety lock) for balancing your rig, an angle adjustable handle for stable control, anda comfortable padded grip.

This lightweight head is the perfect choice for cinematography use on monopods or tripods.


3Pod Wander Features

  • 3Pod Wander 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with Q2 Lightweight Fluid Video Head is an ideal and ultimate portable combination in photography
  • Separate pan and tilt liquid friction controls enable professional-quality video shots and smooth cinematic shoots
  • The quick-release security bolt will ensure your camera stays securely attached and aligned as it is without hesitations
  • Can load a high capacity up to 11 lbs and making it suitable for a wide range of camera equipment
  • Weather-Resistant Build: Safe to clean and resistant to dampness and temperature changes, perfect for outdoor adventures
  • Offering a weather-resistant design that is safe to clean and resistant to any dampness and temperature changes as you go to different places to shoot
  • Automatically adjusts to any surface, ensuring a firm and steady hold
  • Three-position leg adjustments allow for ideal positioning on uneven terrain
  • Extends up to 70", providing unmatched stability and versatility for various shooting scenarios
  • Legs for space-saving compact folding and storage
  • Folds down to the size of a 1-liter water bottle, ensuring zero wasted space and ultimate portability

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Capture smooth, professional videos with the fluid head video tripod, ideal for filmmakers.
  • Enjoy a sturdy build that supports up to 33 lbs, perfect for various camera setups & lenses.
  • Set up quickly with this lightweight tripod, making it great for on-the-go shooting locations.
  • Achieve versatile shots with a height range up to 68.5", adapting to different shooting needs.
  • The included smartphone mount expands creative options using this aluminum travel tripod.
  • Confidently pan and tilt with fluid motion, enhancing your video quality with this tripod.

What's in the box:

  • 3Pod Wander 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod
  • Q2 Fluid Video Head
  • Quick Release Plate
  • Pan Handle
  • Smartphone Mount
  • Mini Toolkit
  • Carry Case
  • User Manual
  • 3Pod 5 Year Limited Warranty