I was surprised at how compact this tripod is - a very nice size for a travel tripod. It is suitable for light and medium-weight cameras (up to 11 pounds). Setting it up is trivial - with twist-leg closures that work smoothly.

I bought this as a travel tripod. I am impressed with the quality and function. Glad I made the purchase. It's light weight and compact. Fit my travel need perfectly.

The title really says it all but let me break down the best features.1. Carbon fiber makes this tripod strong and VERY light weight. I was really surprised how light it was while still able to support both my Nikon Z7II or Z9 with a heavy duty L-bracket. Some travel tripods dump the weight by using thin legs or plastic hardware. This doesn't do either of those things!2. As mentioned, almost all the non-carbon fiber parts are metal or heavy duty rubber. No cheap plastics or other compromises that limit performance.3. One leg screws off so you can use it as a monopod eliminating the need to carry both when you're packing light.4. It comes with a good ball head. Yes, we all probably have a few of these laying around but in case you don't, this setup comes with a really nice one.5. Comes with a case to keep it protected.OK nothing is perfect and there are a few things I'd like to see improved on but they're all rather minor.1. I'd like both the tripod and the monopod to extend higher. I'm a taller human, I like my gear to extend to at least 6'6" and this is close but not quite there. If that doesn't matter to you, no big deal.2. I'd like a little more rigidity when the tripod is fully extended. This might not be a problem for many people, especially those with lighter gear. Both of my cameras as larger and heavier than most and I have them outfitted with larger pro L-brackets. All this makes them heavy but well within the stated limits.Overall at this price point you're going to be REALLY challenged to find a better tripod for travel use than this one. I'm really happy with it and I'll be using it as my primary travel tripod for the foreseeable future.

I bought this as a travel tripod. I am impressed with the quality and function. Glad I made the purchase. It's light weight and compact. Fit my travel need perfectly.

Light weight great for hiking & travel.

I bought this tripod as a travel tripod because of its light weight and small packing size. I've tested a Canon 70D and an EOS RP, each with a 100mm lens, on this tripod and I'm amazed at how stable it is. Now I keep my small Manfrotto travel tripod and just use the K&F because it can be folded up smaller and is more stable at about the same weight.

Bought this tripod as a travel tripod because of its light weight and small pack size. I've tested a Canon 70D and an EOS RP, each with a 100mm lens, on this tripod, and I'm surprised at how stable it is. Now I put my small Manfrotto travel tripod away and only use the K&F, because it can be folded smaller and is more stable with almost the same weight.

I was surprised at how compact this tripod is - a very nice size for a travel tripod. It is suitable for light and mid-weight cameras (up to 11 pounds). Setting it up is trivial - with twist leg locks that work smoothly. There is a latch on each of the legs with two positions for leg angle - which is plenty for me. The feet are rubber - there is no provision to use spikes instead. The tripod has plenty of height to be useful - 61 inches. There is a hook on the bottom of the center column to put a weight - such as the tripod bag or a camera bag. This is recommended since the tripod is so light weight.There are gradient markings around the perimeter for alignment, plus a compass and a bubble level. The mounting plate is metal, but the assembly it slides into is plastic, admittedly very sturdy plastic that I think will hold up well. The plate is held in place with a screw latch, and the camera mounting bolt has a d-ring to allow for hand tightening. The padded case that comes with the tripod is very nice, with an adjustable shoulder strap. The fit and finish of the tripod is exemplary. It is a quality piece of photographic gear that is now my default travel tripod.