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Peak Design 5-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head

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Key Features

  • Achieve stable shots with this Peak Design tripod, supporting up to 20 lbs of camera gear.
  • Capture stunning landscapes using the tripod's smooth 360° panning for panoramic photos.
  • Enjoy a versatile height range from 5.5" to 60" with this travel tripod for any terrain.
  • Pack this lightweight carbon fiber tripod at only 2.8 lbs for easy transport on any shoot.
  • Quickly set up your shot with the rapid center column & secure flip locks on this tripod.
  • Get creative low-angle shots with a minimum height of 5.5" using this adaptable tripod.
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LAWSON F : Is there an option for either a different head (maybe a gimbal) or no head? I don't believe the included ball head would work for me at all.Thomas O : Yes, there’s an option for a different head. I use a RRS quick release lever on mine.
ERIC B : What would I need to make this work with a Sony A4 IV?DAVID F : It is a fantastic tripod, I've even used it for a telephoto lens setup. Love rthe little cell phone holder as well, really well thought out piece of gear.Linda S : And, it also comes with a cell phone holder. It is a fantastic tripod!NATHAN W : Nothing else should be needed as this tripod comes with an arca swiss style plate that should be compatible with that camera
JUDITH C : I am curious if this is sturdy enough to hold my Nikon d780 with a 150-600 lens for birding? Do you need any extras or is it complete when ordered?

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Review Summary

2025-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This Thing is a Tiny Beast!

PD has somehow managed to create an incredibly small, portable, lightweight tripod that is simultaneously extremely well-built, tough, rugged, and capable of handling rigs far heavier than you'd expect.

TacoGiorno

2025-04-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best lightweight tripod

If you are in PD, this tripod would be a game changer. Although arca swiss tripod works just fine, PD tripods secure the plate and lock in place.

Just c.

2025-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow! Best Tripod Ever!

This is almost insane - this is, by far, the best tripod that I have ever used! I know there is a carbon fiber version, and I'm sure that is, technically, "better," but due to only doing personal photos and having a YouTube vlog channel, we went with the aluminum version, and we do not regret it. Compared to any other tripod we have seen, this has the smallest footprint when collapsed, and when fully expanded is right up there with the best of the best. The INCLUDED smart phone attachment is a HUGE added bonus for us, too! I don't know what can be said that other, vastly better people, have already said, but this is absolutely worth every single penny, and I only wish I would have purchased it sooner!

Pikaroth

2025-03-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super smooth, smart experience!

I have been using this tripod constantly in all types of terrains: from the beach, to the city, to the snowy mountains. Everything feels smooth and luxurious. It is super compressible and portable yet sturdy. I love that there are videos on how to fix normal wear and tear adjustments, and how to use all of the features of the tripod. Super good stabilization, the ballhead is super smooth but blocks up to provide proper stabilization on long exposures. Everything makes sense. The phone mount is a fantastic detail. My only "but" to this tripod is that it is heavier than I expected for a travel tripod. Perhaps the carbon fiber option is a good solution for this. Additionally, they have excellent customer service.

TomPin

2025-03-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super smooth, smart experience!

I have been using this tripod constantly in all types of terrains: from the beach, to the city, to the snowy mountains. Everything feels smooth and luxurious. It is super compressible and portable yet sturdy. I love that there are videos on how to fix normal wear and tear adjustments, and how to use all of the features of the tripod. Super good stabilization, the ballhead is super smooth but blocks up to provide proper stabilization on long exposures. Everything makes sense. The phone mount is a fantastic detail. My only "but" to this tripod is that it is heavier than I expected for a travel tripod. Perhaps the carbon fiber option is a good solution for this. Additionally, they have excellent customer service.

TomP24

2025-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My very last travel tripod!

Lightweight, sturdy and perfect size! I've bought and travelled with several different travel tripods...some were too small and clumsy, others were heavier and bulkier than I really wanted. I wanted something small, lightweight and sturdy enough for a 100-400(500) and this is it! I've had it for a few years and travelled on 20+ trips and am extremely satisfied!

alex

2024-12-31T08:08:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly as expected.

Exactly what I was hoping for. Small, relatively light (although it's heavier than I expected?glad I didn't order the aluminum version), and stable. Perfect for being the travel/hiking tripod I was looking for.

DAVE H.

2024-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best lightest travel tripod ever made

The tripod is super light, packs super small, is very stable and looks amazing. What else would you need from a travel tripod?

SImonech

2024-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best of the best

I did some extensive research before buying my carbon fiber tripod. You never know how much your aluminum tripod moves until you read up on it! This tripod is worth it's weight in gold if you ask me. I LOVE how compact the tripod is, it waste no open space like other tripods and fits snuggly in the case. It's light weight and sturdy, easy to mount the camera (Z9 in my scenario) has extra locking features. High recommend this tripod it's worth the investment.

Nikpho

2024-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Light and compact a perfect travel companion

I bought the tripod a while ago and since then it has been my travel companion whenever landscape photographing was possible. It is very compact and fits my carry-on with no problem. It is sturdy enough, very versatile and easy to operate, even with gloves. It has faced salt water, sand and snow and is still perfectly usable (albeit with some scratches due to my frequently less-than-careful placement). Avter many years of use, I'm still very happy of the purchase.

naram_sin

2024-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and Efficient

A bit heavy but packs down small; perfect for side-pocket on backpacks. I wish you could reverse the legs all the way.

MoFlo

2024-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Our Favorite Tripod!

I work at a marketing agency and we have about 5-6 different tripods but this is the one everyone always reaches for if it is available!

Kate

2024-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Carbon version is lighter

This amazing Peak Design travel tripod has everything the aluminum version has, but is much lighter due to being made of carbon.

Daniel

2024-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Such a quality product

Bought this years ago during the kickstarter campaign, and it's such a wonderful tripod to have especially for traveling! It's so compact and light compared to traditional tripods.

Bran

2024-11-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lightweight tripod

I've dragged one of these all over the world and it's held up for almost 2 years. No complaints.

Johnny

2024-11-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

beautiful tripod!

The more I use my tripod, the more I love it! It's easy to set up and use - at the same time it is versatile enough to suit my needs. I also appreciate the sharp design.

JF L.

2024-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely worth it.

The carbon is so light and adorable. It holds up well and all the little features show how much thought was put into designing this. I love the ball head design for absolutely every situation.

Hellomihai

2024-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent piece of equipment!

This is a sturdy, thoughtfully-made tripod with handy features that just keep revealing themselves to me (e.g. I didn't realize until today that there is a hidden, magnetized phone mount that snaps easily into the clip!). The ball bearing head and quick lock features make slight, sturdy adjustments a breeze. I can't overstate how much of an improvement this tripod is over the cheap one I'd been using. So, so happy I made the decision to invest in a nice piece of equipment -- it's really opening up what's possible in my photography!

Dillon

2024-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I no longer hate tripods

I loathe using a tripod. I'll do anything to avoid using one. Until Peak Design. I'm mechanically challenged and adjusting the legs of my old tripod was a royal pain. It was always uneven and unless I was shooting with my partner I'd be very frustrated. This one? Easy Peasy! Efficient ball head. I highly recommend.

Pattybfeliz

2024-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lightweight tripod!

This is an excellent, professional-grade tripod that is very portable, lightweight and modular. Highly recommended.

Simeon

2024-09-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Tripod

The first tripod not to annoy me. So easy to take with you easy to deploy and collapse. The other well known tripod so heavy awkward to deploy always having to purchase clamps or washers. The one purchased was the carbon fibre model on Black Friday deal it is certainly worth the full price however purchase a second for my wifi because of the deal.

Peak T.

2024-08-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product, even better customer service

We use several of these tripods for work and love them. Super lightweight but sturdy enough to hold our camera rigs.

openwaterwindingroads

2024-08-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Tripod

Took me a while to pull the trigger on this tripod due to the price. After a couple of months using it I say it was worth it. It took me some time to get used to the design of the ball head, but now that I'm used to it I can set up the tripod really fast. The locking feature is. great, there is so much attention to detail all over this tripod.

tn0023

2024-08-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic travel tripod

Sturdy, streamlined profile, relatively light weight, outstanding stability and ease of use.

Jeff

2024-08-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommend

Amazing tripod. Best one I have found. Totally worth the money. Would highly recommend!

Bentley Z.

2024-08-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Built for function

Great product that is easy to use, built to last and integrates with other PD products seamlessly.

LordAlc

2024-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great design!

This is simply the very best tripod that I have. It is built really well, is not too heavy, and is very capable.

isaac_nhms

2024-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

sturdy, light, compact!

this thing is sweet! very light and very compact. it's a lil pricey, but very well made and sturdy

Bob

2024-07-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and sturday

Love my carbon fiber travel tripod- it can handle my big Lens with ease- packs easily- great customer service super product

Tink

2024-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Tripod for Traveling

I've used a couple of tripods in the last couple of years. I'm using the Peak Design travel tripod (carbon edition) for a year now and it's one of the best tripods I've used so far. It's super compact, leightweight and capable to deal with big cameras and lenses attached to it. The only thing I would change is to make it possible to mount the plate without the tool attached as other manufacturers offer.

Marc

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Peak Design Travel Tripod Specifications

Head

Pan & Tilt Range

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  • Vertical Tilt

    90deg.

  • Panning Range

    360deg.

General

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  • Load Capacity

    20 lbs (9.07kg)

  • Maximum Working Height

    60" (152.40cm)

  • Max Height without Center Column

    51.25" (130.18cm)

  • Minimum Working Height

    5.5" (13.97cm)

  • Folded Length

    15.5" (39.37cm)

  • Materials

    Carbon Fiber

  • Weight

    2.8 lbs (1.27kg)

  • Leg Lock Type

    Flip Lock

  • Independent Leg Spread

    Yes

  • Leg Sections

    5

  • Feet Functions

    Rubber

Center Column

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  • Center Column Functions

    Center Brace, Removable, Reversible

  • Center Column Shape

    Faceted

  • Center Column Sections

    1

  • Center Column Extension Type

    Rapid

  • UPC Code

    818373021269

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Compact and lightweight design

By Alex

I am very new to photography, started 5 month ago, so after some practice I realised I need a tripod. My biggest concerns were size and weight. I researched a bit and found the PeakDesign TravelTripod. I bought the aluminum version, because I don't see the point to pay 300? more for just 300g less weight, that's super expensive. I know it supposed to give more stability, but with my APSC camera (1kg there is simply no value. I think the most important point for me was the size and how compact...

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Best piece of Hiking gear I own.

By Josh

For years I have struggled with finding the right combination of gear to pack my camera into the High Peaks and the Adirondacks of New York. The Peak Design Travel Tripod has met and exceeded all my expectations. It's small unassuming size packs exceptionally well into my hiking pack, and when needed there is no lack of performance. When opened up it is as solid and steady as any full size tripod, able to handle the cold, snow, and harsh winter weather while hiking at higher elevations. The b...

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Peak Design Aluminum/Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head

Peak Design’s aluminum and carbon fiber travel tripods will let you travel light: the brand kept portability in mind when they designed these products. When they’re folded, the tripods are 15.5” long, so they don’t take up too much space. They also have aluminum leg locking cams that you can simultaneously release to open the leg’s 5-sections. With this feature, you can quickly set up or break down the tripod. These travel tripods give you several height options, too. You get up to 60” of height when you extend the legs and center column, 51.425” when you set the column down, and 5.5” when you splay the legs out. Plus, you can practically get a worm’s eye view with the center column since it’s reversible. Apart from their versatile legs and column, the Peak Design travel tripods feature a ball head without any protruding knobs or levers. A single adjustment ring enables omnidirectional movement, while a quick-release system supports most Arca-type and Peak Design plates. These compact tripods will hold DSLR cameras with telephoto lenses or up to 20 lbs of gear.

Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod.

For years, traditional tripods have suffered from needless bulk and wasted space. We spent 4 years redesigning the tripod from the ground up, creating a travel tripod that packs down to the diameter of a water bottle-without compromising height, stability or features. Radically faster to setup and takedown, our tripod features ergonomic adjustment points, built-in mobile compatibility and thoughtful details at every turn. Plus, it's built for life on the road: durable, 100% serviceable and backed by the Peak Design lifetime guarantee.

Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod.

Groundbreaking Architecture. 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.

Groundbreaking Architecture. Half The Size.

Lightning-Fast Deployment.

• Unique design allows quicker, easier setup/takedown
• Secure, fast and ergonomic camera quick release
• Fast-locking, low profile leg cams
• Legs deploy in seconds, without having to flip over like traditional travel tripod legs

Lightning-Fast Deployment.

Pro-Level Stability & Specifications.

• 20 lbs weight capacity (optimized for a full-frame DSLR + telephoto lens)
• Stability and vibration damping performance comparable, if not better, than most tripods in its class
• Low and inverted modes position your camera inches off the ground
• Integrated load hanging hook
• Nonslip, shock-absorbing feet
• Anchor attachment points for carrying with Peak Design straps (sold separately)

Pro-Level Stability & Specifications.

Ergonomic Ball Head.

• Ultra-smooth, omnidirectional Compact Ball Head
• One single adjustment ring. No bulky or confusing knobs
• Simple locking ring for total security
• Compatible with all PD plates and most 3rd party Arca-type plates
• Removable pins allow use with most Arca-type L-brackets

Ergonomic Ball Head.

For Your Phone, Too.

• Built-in and stowable mobile mount
• Securely grips any phone/case

For Your Phone, Too.

Built To Last.

• Weather and impact-resistant materials
• All parts are serviceable, cleanable and replaceable
• Includes a padded, weatherproof case

Built To Last.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Achieve stable shots with this Peak Design tripod, supporting up to 20 lbs of camera gear.
  • Capture stunning landscapes using the tripod's smooth 360° panning for panoramic photos.
  • Enjoy a versatile height range from 5.5" to 60" with this travel tripod for any terrain.
  • Pack this lightweight carbon fiber tripod at only 2.8 lbs for easy transport on any shoot.
  • Quickly set up your shot with the rapid center column & secure flip locks on this tripod.
  • Get creative low-angle shots with a minimum height of 5.5" using this adaptable tripod.

What's in the box:

  • Peak Design 5-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod (Legs + Compact Ball Head)
  • Soft Case
  • Standard Plate
  • Mobile Mount
  • 4mm Hex Wrench
  • 2.5mm Hex Wrench
  • Bushing Removal Tool
  • Peak Design Lifetime Limited Warranty