RickL Loc: Vail, Az

I use a carbon fiber Nest tripod with a gimbal head. It is very stable and very stable

Rick

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

The Velbon ULTRA VOXi M is the best travel tripod I have used. The legs can be set up faster than any other tripod and it folds up to 14" (35cm) without head. I have seen this tripod with different names and it might be hard to find one in the US. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrFyf_UdVLY

Rudedog Loc: Texas

I agree with lamiaceae. Visit a shop upon arrival. Tell them what you're going to be shooting and where. They'll be more apt to recommend the right equipment to rent and you won't have to pack or be concerned about equipment you have purchased. I did this on 3 different trips to Europe.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Wow, double stable, must be really stable.

Bob Boner

I agree with Gene 51. None of my tripods have a center post.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

This is always a hot topic - as for myself I have had many tripods over the years both inexpensive/unstable/ aka junk as well as 2 very sturdy aluminum/metal ones that were probably pretty expensive when new -I bought them 15+ yrs apart used for $20 or so. Quite sturdy but like has been mentioned the center pole gets sloppier the higher it gets. So the self timer and remote come in to save my images. I never have mastered the mono-pod. My tripod is like many other tools in my camera kit - sometimes I use and some times I don't - but I sure don't leave home without it.
Harvey

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Whoops! I was interrupted before finishing and didn’t realize I had hit send. Anyway, I’ve seen no difference in image quality between having the column fully lowered or raised a few inches.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Yep - just because it goes up 18 inches don't mean it has to. - my 60 inch tripod with 6 inches of Q/R plate and pistol grip ball head just needs a tad of center pole most of the time.

Harvey

MrGNY Loc: New York

I highly recommend a 3 Legged Thing tripod in the punks lineup. I have the Travis aluminum version and like it a lot. It is light,colapses down to about 18 inches. I pack it in my suite case for the flight. It comes in a bag with a shoulder strap. I can carry it in the side pocket of my backpack or tie it underneath the backpack. If you don't want to go with a tripod you can make a chest stabilizer easily that can be put on or off your camera at the mount on the bottom. Another trick that works in a pinch is a piece of string off the bottom of the camera wrapped around the screw for your tripod mount with a noose at the end to put your foot through. Pull up to your eye and it will stay steady.

I would suggest a tripod if you are going to be traveling and doing landscape photography. You didn't mention if this was a photography group tour, friends and family or a group that is going via bus around the country and they have you jump on and off the bus.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

This tripod recently took top honors in a respected British magazine .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenro-Karoo-Ultimate-Travel-Carbon-Fibre-Tripod-Kit-Case-KENTR401C-UK-Stock/122486833232?epid=1892718946&hash=item1c84c8c050:g:MesAAOSwfpVZEbDQ

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Dossile

If I had a tremor or felt too weak to hold a camera stable, I would use a small table top tripod or a monopod. I use a RRS table pod with a D850 and a Nikkor 28-300 or 16-35 lense with nice results. Often, in locales where I have plenty to shoot, I leave it connected to my camera as I walk. Even the less expensive RRS table tripod is rock solid. With the screen on live mode, I don’t have to stoop to look through the viewfinder and get some great low perspectives on shots.

Also, what about a commercial photography sand bag?

For low light photography I sometimes travel with a carbon 4 section Benro travel tripod in a 24” checked bag. The Benro has some shake in wind. I am thinking about upgrading to a RRS 4 section carbon tripod with a panorama ball head, all with tolerance to 50 lbs. I use a tripod for early morning and evening or night time shooting when my wife is still sleeping or relaxing. She gets impatient if I stop to use the full size tripod instead of exploring the next horizon. She reminds me, correctly, that our travel is about fun, not just photography.

Meganephron Loc: Fort Worth, TX

Do you really think a serious photographer would do just one object. There are many alternatives between the ends with multiple ways to improve.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Gene,

I'm not sure why you seem to want to take exception to anything I post. I applaud you for taking the expensive road. The best is the best.

Just Ducky Loc: Ohio/Florida

I attended a photo class recently and asked what kind of tripod the leader used/recommended. He said, “The biggest one your partner can carry.”

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

ALL of mine DO - very versatile .......no 600 f4's tho .....

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