This tripod is one of the best you can buy at this price. It packs down impressively compact for its size. I wouldn’t call it true “travel size,” but it’s very portable and includes a carrying bag.

The legs slide smoothly and lock down firmly. There’s a noticeable amount of play between leg sections when they’re loose, but once the twist locks are tightened it isn’t an issue.

At full height with the center column extended (it has two column sections), there’s a fair amount of wobble when panning. The fluid head’s drag is enough to flex the center column. With the column extended only one section, stability improves a lot, and with the column fully collapsed it’s very stable. The legs also flex a bit at full extension—especially the thinnest lower sections, as you’d expect.

None of this makes it a bad tripod. At this price point, you’re not buying a tank that holds 50 lbs in a strong wind without moving. Carbon fiber quality and stiffness vary a lot, and thicker, stiffer legs cost more. For the money, this is an excellent tripod and will be more than enough for 99% of users.

Side note: You can remove the fluid head and mount any standard 3/8” head you prefer.