Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminium Tripod

Finally folded down small enough to fit in my carry-on without cramming anything else. The flip leg locks are really satisfying to click into place, and it holds my camera steady even on a windy hill.

I was worried it would be wobbly for my mirrorless setup, but the aluminum legs lock solidly even on uneven ground. The twist locks are smooth and fast to adjust, which saved me time setting up for a sunrise shot.

The twist-lock legs lock down rock solid in seconds, and the whole thing packs down small enough that it’s been living in my daypack for two weeks straight. I’ve shot long exposures on windy ridgelines with my mirrorless setup and never once worried about stability.