I need a tripod!

[Rockskipper]

I know there have been threads on this before, but since I don't have the net and hate sitting in the library parking lot (and have to drive a long ways to get here), I don't really have the time to do a search. Could someone give me some good quick ideas of a good tripod, not real expensive, that would not be too heavy and yet would hold equipment weighing around 5 lbs total. I won't be backpacking with it, but may do day hikes.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Titans]

Here is one BCP thread with a couple of suggestions:

Any Thoughts on the New Peak Design Travel Tripod?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/travel-tripod-by-peak-design Click on Campaign to see the details. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

backcountrypost.com

Rick said, potentially this one (he has an older version, works well)

Amazon.com : K&F Concept 61" Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod, B210 Professional Lightweight Compact Tripod with 2 Sections Central Column 360 Degree Ball Head and Carrying Case for Digital Camera/Camcorder : Camera & Photo

Amazon.com : K&F Concept 61" Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod, B210 Professional Lightweight Compact Tripod with 2 Sections Central Column 360 Degree Ball Head and Carrying Case for Digital Camera/Camcorder : Camera & Photo

www.amazon.com

or a Manfrotto :

Manfrotto Element Traveller Small Aluminum 5-Section Tripod Kit with Ball Head, Element Small 56.3", Black
by Amazon.com
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N079WTU/?tag=backcountrypo-20

Rick would like this expensive one- so the circle is now complete.... it's back to @Perry 's wish

Travel Tripod

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. Traditional tripods have always suffered from needless bulk and wasted space, so we made it radically faster...

www.peakdesign.com

 

[Perry]

I’m loving the Peak Designs travel tripod. The down sides... pricy, can’t see the spirit level once the camera is mounted, panos are problematic as the head does not rotate on a horizontal plane... have to turn by loosening the ball head and turning. The pano problem can be fixed by swapping out to the head of your choice.


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[gnwatts]

There are lot's of great inexpensive lightweight tripods out there. I think you need to consider first what type of head you need, and how you want to attach your camera to it. I personally like the Manfrotto heads with the RRS mounting plates. The Manfrotto heads can be affordable, the RRS stuff not so much.

 

[Rockskipper]

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to go with the one on Amazon Titans suggested then save up for a good one (Manfrotto head, etc.). I'm kind of in a hurry to get out, winter really left me with a bad case of cabin fever.

 

[Rockskipper]

I just got the K&F Titans mentioned and it's perfect for what i need. I may get a more heavy duty one later, but this at least keeps everything stable for now. Thanks!