Marsace MT-4543SV Carbon Fiber Tripod

Even with a 25kg load capacity, it weighs barely over 2kg — I was shocked how light this carbon fiber setup feels when hiking up hills. The four leg sections lock down tight with zero wobble during long exposures.

This thing folds down to 570mm so it just about disappears into my backpack, yet extends up to 1460mm for a full standing shot. Hauled it through a muddy field and the carbon legs stayed rock solid even with my heavy telephoto setup. Weight is noticeable at 2kg but that's the price you pay for the s

Set it up for a long exposure shoot and the 25kg load capacity gave me total peace of mind with my heavy telephoto lens. The folded length of 570mm fits perfectly in my carry-on, which is a huge plus for travel.