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expiredRussellF3795 posted May 22, 2021 04:00 AM

Peak design travel tripod $280 (aluminum)

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I've been looking for a sale on this tripod before summer and this is as low as I have ever seen.

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I've been looking for a sale on this tripod before summer and this is as low as I have ever seen.

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May 22, 2021 04:07 AM
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I really wish this was taller. At five foot (max height) it's not tall enough for me to shoot video with.
May 22, 2021 04:09 AM
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fyuMay 22, 2021 04:09 AM
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is this worth it? if you really need the compactness for travel why not spend more for the carbon fiber?

otherwise there are better options at this price point.
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May 22, 2021 04:10 AM
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kevinaaaMay 22, 2021 04:10 AM
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It is not the carbon fiber version
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Quote from fyu :
is this worth it? if you really need the compactness for travel why not spend more for the carbon fiber?

otherwise there are better options at this price point.
I purchased it for hiking. It will slide right into the outside pocket of my pack. The compactness of this one is the killer feature for me.
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May 22, 2021 04:56 AM
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fyuMay 22, 2021 04:56 AM
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Quote from RussellF3795 :
I purchased it for hiking. It will slide right into the outside pocket of my pack. The compactness of this one is the killer feature for me.
isn't weight more important then? it seems like size isn't much of an issue.
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MadPupMay 22, 2021 05:22 AM
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Quote from fyu :
isn't weight more important then? it seems like size isn't much of an issue.
Absolutely! This thing is 3.5 lbs FFS! How is this a deal?
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RussellF6701May 22, 2021 05:33 AM
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Quote from fyu :
isn't weight more important then? it seems like size isn't much of an issue.
Not to me. Having hiked with many tripods it's really the awkwardness and size that is the most annoying. All the knobs, crevices, and irregular designs can make grabbing a tripod very frustrating. I'll carry the extra pound or 2 over a cheaper carbon fiber tripod to have the sleek compact profile of this design.

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May 22, 2021 05:34 AM
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RussellF6701May 22, 2021 05:34 AM
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Quote from MadPup :
Absolutely! This thing is 3.5 lbs FFS! How is this a deal?
Because it hasn't been cheaper since it was released last year.
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heffthelegendMay 22, 2021 12:05 PM
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I can't speak for the aluminum version as I have the carbon fiber. Purchased on green toe for about 100$ less than retail. I haven't owned anything other than Amazon basics prior to peak designs tripod. At least for me it's amazing for travel purposes because of how compact it is. Personally I would recommend saving some money and pull trigger on this. While traveling light is important .63lb IMO is not necessarily a deal breaker. It's built solid, and is quite easy to pull it out of bags side pockets and extend. It's quick and it's stable.

Like I said though I've only been able to compare it to the Amazon basics 15$ tripod, so this was a MASSIVE upgrade for me.
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TrickbendaMay 22, 2021 01:48 PM
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This is just my opinion. I've used many tripods in the past with many different load combinations on them. I think once you get a tripod with over 2 leg extensions they are not very solid. Looking at this one with all the leg extensions scares me. I can't imagine ghat it doesn't have flex in it with a heavier lens and body. I sure wouldn't trust it on a windy day shooting long exposure. I've owned 3 and four leg extensions like this one and the bottom legs are always really small diameter and a little wobbly. But then I use to carry a manfrotto 4045 and sometimes a 4047. Now I carry a Manfrotto Carbon Fibre.
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TedO9462May 22, 2021 05:17 PM
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Quote from Trickbenda :
This is just my opinion. I've used many tripods in the past with many different load combinations on them. I think once you get a tripod with over 2 leg extensions they are not very solid. Looking at this one with all the leg extensions scares me. I can't imagine ghat it doesn't have flex in it with a heavier lens and body. I sure wouldn't trust it on a windy day shooting long exposure. I've owned 3 and four leg extensions like this one and the bottom legs are always really small diameter and a little wobbly. But then I use to carry a manfrotto 4045 and sometimes a 4047. Now I carry a Manfrotto Carbon Fibre.
You can add weight to the bottom of the peak design tripod like your backpack to make it more stable
May 22, 2021 06:15 PM
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WildWeaselMay 22, 2021 06:15 PM
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I have this tripod and love how compact it is. It fits in the water bottle pocket of my backpack unlike other tripods I own. I use this for backpacking and travel and I'm very happy with it. This tripod is very stable when I hang my pack from the hook on the center column. The included phone holder is a nice touch. The cost increase to carbon fiber wasn't worth the premium to me, but it may be to others.
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mikespeMay 22, 2021 06:16 PM
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This is fine on a calm day with no wind for long exposures. However if it's a windy day or you're standing your tripod in running water for a long exposure it WILL SHAKE. Like someone mentioned above, there are too many leg extensions an the bottom two are TINY. But if you just need a tripod for basic exposures or self portraits this is fine.
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BadCat808May 22, 2021 06:41 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank BadCat808

I love Peak Design gear but decided the travel tripod wasn't for me. It's innovative with clean lines, but there seem to be a lot of compromises to basic tripod and head functionality.

If you're looking for an ultralight hiking/backpacking tripod checkout the Smallrig UT10. I just received mine last week and have been very impressed. It's a more traditional compact travel tripod design but for me the balance of weight, dimensions, stability, and price are perfect. It'll support what I use 90% of the time (DJI Pocket 2 & Olympus EM1 mk II) just fine, and at 800g it pretty much eliminates the question of "carry a tripod or not?" for most tough hikes or backpacking.
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geoffdMay 22, 2021 07:52 PM
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Quote from MadPup :
Absolutely! This thing is 3.5 lbs FFS! How is this a deal?
Exactly. The 3 legged things Brian weighs in at 3 pounds and extends to 74" with a 30 pound load capacity.
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