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Best Tripods for Backpacking

Out of thousands of reviews for 257 products, over 200 people recommended Tripods specifically for Backpacking. These are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-
Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-Tripod
Best Price: $42
  • Nice Versatility
  • Compact
  • Easy To Use
  • Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (582 Reviews)
"this is a cool product, great for hiking with a friend.…"

- Amazon.com User

"with the ability to add the tripod head to this version, this thing is really useful in situations where i could not use the tripod or find lugging the tripod to be cumbersome while hiking the…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible
GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
Best Price: $39
  • Excellent Versatility
  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (481 Reviews)
"this is a cool product, great for hiking with a friend.…"

- Amazon.com User

"with the ability to add the tripod head to this version, this thing is really useful in situations where i could not use the tripod or find lugging the tripod to be cumbersome while hiking the…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red
Joby Gorillapod Mini Tripod Black/Red
Best Price: $21
  • Great Versatility
  • Compact
  • Excellent Affordability
  • Supported Devices: Camera
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (517 Reviews)
"this is a cool product, great for hiking with a friend.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i frequently carry my dslr with me to work or when hiking but don't always want the bulk of a traditional tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Green)
Best Price: $22
  • Excellent Versatility
  • Easy To Use
  • Compact
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (490 Reviews)
"this is a cool product, great for hiking with a friend.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i frequently carry my dslr with me to work or when hiking but don't always want the bulk of a traditional tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Yellow)
Best Price: $22
  • Excellent Versatility
  • Great Affordability
  • Easy To Use
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (501 Reviews)
"this is a cool product, great for hiking with a friend.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i frequently carry my dslr with me to work or when hiking but don't always want the bulk of a traditional tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Bogen Imaging 676B Monopod
Bogen Imaging 676B Monopod
Best Price: $31
  • Material: Aluminium
  • Type: Monopod
  • Maximum Height: 60.6 in.
  • Maximum Load: 10 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (61 Reviews)
"this is the best for the big lens, great when you don't want to carry around a large tripod.sporting events, hiking and backpacking, this is a must have at a great price.…"

- Adorama.com User

"i find it easy to transport in my luggage and lightweight enough for hiking.…"

- Adorama.com User


No 7 Canon 100 Monopod
Canon 100 Monopod
Best Price: $15
  • Type: Monopod
  • Head Type: Ballhead
  • Maximum Height: 64.5 in.
  • Maximum Load: 4.4 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
4.5 Stars (143 Reviews)
"great for the canon rebel with the 28-105 lens.its a little weak for the 70-200l,but i should be using the tripod anyway.hey,for the price you cant beat it.makes a great hiking stick too.…"

- "andy" at Bhphotovideo.com

"it's light, perfect for backpacking, easy to adjust.…"

- "Becky" at Bhphotovideo.com


No 8 Slik PRO 700 DX
Slik PRO 700 DX Tripod
Best Price: $70
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight
  • Excellent Affordability
  • Material: Titanium
  • Released over 3 years ago
5.0 Stars (100 Reviews)
"the tripod is heavy enough hiking photographers won't likely go for it, but for those who don't mind the seven-plus pounds as a trade-off for an exceptional and beautifully performing tripod, it is…"

- Adorama.com User

"i will admit that it is the first real quality tripod i have owned, as i do a lot of hiking and don't want the weight of a tripod.…"

- "FM" at Bhphotovideo.com


No 9 Manfrotto 055XB
Manfrotto 055XB Tripod
Best Price: $165
  • Material: Aluminium
  • Maximum Height: 70.08 in.
  • Maximum Load: 15.43 lbs.
  • Released 1 year ago
4.5 Stars (58 Reviews)
"my first impression of the tripod was weight, this is not a light tripod, and while i hiked with it, i wouldn't recommend it for backpacking.…"

- Amazon.com User

"would be a bit much for hiking, but does the job i bought it for, and seems less heavy as time goes on.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 725B
Bogen Communication 725B Tripod
Best Price: $140
  • Material: Aluminium
  • Type: Tripod
  • Head Type: Ballhead
  • Maximum Height: 64.6 in.
  • Released over 2 years ago
4.5 Stars (58 Reviews)
"this tripod is not constucted heavy enough to use as a step stool to reach the top shelf in the pantry, but for someone who wants to go on day hike or even backpacking and use it as a stable platform…"

- "OregonRon1950" at Adorama.com

"lightweight, well built, easy to carry on my backpack, perfect with my rebel xti.…"

- "FBonneau" at Bhphotovideo.com


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