I am pleasantly surprised at how incredibly light this tripod is. Initially I had a flex camera tripod and a second sturdier aluminium tripod (for windy days and short walks). I am now selling them both. My aluminium tripod, while sturdy, was a pain on walks when I was trying to lose weight. And the flex tripod, while light, was useless unless there was a branch or something to hang it from. Even then I nervously took a photo, hoping it would hold the weight of my expensive camera gear.

This, on the other hand, once I had it strapped to my rucksack I hardly noticed it. Sometimes I found myself doing a double exposure to make sure it hadn't fallen off. But don't let the weight fool you, this is sturdy, I live in Scotland and this can withstand a Scottish wind without a second thought. If I was in any doubt I would just hang a weight on the hook under the centre column. And boy is this tripod versatile, it can go incredibly low and high, the angles it holds, it’s like watching a yoga instructor effortlessly go from one position to the next. The ball head is very smooth and the camera feels very secure and in place. What makes this excellent again is the price for a carbon fiber tripod. I have a mirrorless camera so I generally like to carry light and now I don’t have to compromise on weight when hiking.