First impression out of the box, this is very good looking tripod, with nice orange accents. But it is not all about looks so how does it function. Supplied with a good quality case, shoulder strap and additional mount for phone (which can also be used on a camera). The tripod functions like most these days, the twist locking mechanisms on the legs work well and secure the legs firmly in place when fully extended, or any other height combination required. The smallest leg section when at full extension will get you out of a jam, but there is some flex, especially if the legs are at the maximum angle/span, so maybe not use this for long exposures/windy locations. Personally I will probably leave them left in, unless desperate, and just have the tripod at a lower but more stable height. I like to work at low level when using travel tripods for maximum stability, unfortunately it does not have an additional small/3 inch low level column so the center column needs to be extended, but with 2 leg extensions on each leg set at the maximum low level position it provides a good solid base for a DSLR and Filter system. This is not a deal breaker but would have been a nice addition. The head itself is a typical ball type, fully adjustable, and it seems well made and secures a DSLR and small zoom/standard lens combo firmly in place at any angle. The overall unit weight itself was 1400g, so ever so slightly over the advertised weight on my scales. It is 400g lighter than an aluminium travel tripod I have and the difference is noticeable. That said I am yet to try it in a backpack but I am wondering if I should have gotten the lighter version again (1000g). Time will tell. So first impressions are this is a very good looking, solid, stable, good value multi functional travel tripod. I am very happy with the purchase at this point and would definitely recommend this K&F product and the K&F brand as a whole. I will post an updated review when I have had the opportunity to travel with the tripod and use it fully when out and about.