The problem with tripods is that if you travel with them, you really need to weigh up the pros and cons of having a nice, big heavy tripod for all occasions versus a small, light one for lugging around in your pack.
Tourist Series Compact Travel Tripod With Ball Panhead

This specimen really takes the latter option. At 1.1 pounds it isn’t going to create too many weight issues when you have to decide how much weight your tripod is really worth when it is strapped to your pack and being lugged over great distances.

This one also folds down to 10 inches so size isn’t much of a concern either.

You can use it with either your video or stills camera too.

Vital Stats:

  • 7 section legs
  • Weight: 1.1 lbs
  • Height: 38 inches (extended) / 10 inches (folded)
  • Rubber tipped feet
  • Ball panhead
  • You can get this one for under $25 at Shopper’s Choice.