On Tripods

[Barney]

I need a small (short) tripod to take with me as carry on luggage, must be able to carry a couple of Kilo.

Any suggestions ?

 

[srichards]

Don't get an amazon basics one. Absolute wobbly bobbins!

 

[Box Brownie]

I need a small (short) tripod to take with me as carry on luggage, must be able to carry a couple of Kilo.

Any suggestions ?

Just how short?

 

[Barney]

Just how short?

I was thinking 450mm max, I dont mind taking the head off and reassembling. Doesn't need to be 7ft tall or anything daft mostly will be viewing through WLF and some 5x4 shots.

 

[russellsnr]

Not 100% sure but some airlines won't let you take a tripod as carry on, assume as it could be used as a weapon.

 

[Barney]

Not 100% sure but some airlines won't let you take a tripod as carry on, assume as it could be used as a weapon.

Flipping heck Russell, thanks. Never thought of that!

 

[Box Brownie]

FWIW

I have rarely travelled with my tripod and the last I actually took on a flight was yonks ago and I recall I had to remove the then Slik 200 head and the tripod went in my suitcase diagonally to fit......................I never used it at all on that trip to Scotland

 

[Micro-four-thirds]

I can definitely recommend the leefoto ranger ls223c it’s extremely compact and well made and off the top of my head reaches around 300-400mm in height.

 

[mstphoto]

Check out Vanguard Tripods
They have a vast selection of tripods to suit all needs.
I keep a VEO tripod in the campervan
It folds up and fits in a Vanguard messenger bag

 

[nandbytes]

I use heipi 3-in-1 travel tripod
I have older version but is equivalent to the standard or 'S' version

HEIPI 3-in-1 Travel Tripod - W28S

✅2-year warranty

heipivision.com

Just an incredible travel tripod if you can afford it

 

[nandbytes]

Not 100% sure but some airlines won't let you take a tripod as carry on, assume as it could be used as a weapon.

Flipping heck Russell, thanks. Never thought of that!

Airlines and security are two separate matters from what I understand.
Security checks and policies are common across Airlines, and conducted just the same before you board.

Tripods are allowed in carry on. It's always cleared security checks.
Now whether certain airlines will allow it is another matter. Never had an issue with traditional airlines but i guess even for budget ones if it fits within their anal allowances they'll allow it. I can't see them caring about anything else beyond how to squeeze more out of you

 

[Barney]

Airlines and security are two separate matters from what I understand.
Security checks and policies are common across Airlines, and conducted just the same before you board.

Tripods are allowed in carry on. It's always cleared security checks.
Now whether certain airlines will allow it is another matter. Never had an issue with traditional airlines but i guess even for budget ones if it fits within their anal allowances they'll allow it. I can't see them caring about anything else beyond how to squeeze more out of you

I think I will get in touch and just double check, Thanks.

 

[Ian Grant]

I have a small Slick Sprint Pro II, it fits in the small sports backpack in the image, along with a Crown or Super Graphic, Rolleiflex, etc.



Ian