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Review Summary
2025-04-07T20:00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is an excellent, professional-grade tripod that is very portable, lightweight and modular. Highly recommended.
Simeon
2024-09-20T20:00:00
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
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
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
Sturdy, streamlined profile, relatively light weight, outstanding stability and ease of use.
Jeff
2024-08-23T20:00:00
Amazing tripod. Best one I have found. Totally worth the money. Would highly recommend!
Bentley Z.
2024-08-15T20:00:00
Great product that is easy to use, built to last and integrates with other PD products seamlessly.
LordAlc
2024-07-28T20:00:00
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
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
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
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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Ball Head
1/4"-20 Male
Arca-Type
1
No
90deg.
360deg.
20 lbs (9.07kg)
60" (152.40cm)
51.25" (130.18cm)
5.5" (13.97cm)
15.5" (39.37cm)
Carbon Fiber
2.8 lbs (1.27kg)
Flip Lock
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Rubber
Center Brace, Removable, Reversible
Faceted
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Rapid
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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’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.
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.
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.
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• Built-in and stowable mobile mount
• Securely grips any phone/case
• Weather and impact-resistant materials
• All parts are serviceable, cleanable and replaceable
• Includes a padded, weatherproof case
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