Perfect for what I need. I do a vlog, and this monopod is easy and compact, AND comes with a neat little bag. Not for broadcast, by any means, but it's tall enough for me to look through without stooping over. It lets me get over crowds, and get unique perspectives. The locks on the telescoping pieces is pretty tight. I'd recommend it to anyone who is into shooting video for fun.

I use this Monopod with my digital camera around the house or whenever I take the camera with me to family events or birdwatching. Anyone who has a digital zoom camera knows how difficult at times it can be to get a good zoomed picture. For me they always seemed to come out blurry. The answer the folding Monopod. The good is it is light weight, it folds up nicely and it does the job that it says it will do. The only con is it is a bit on the inexpensive side and looks it, but I did not pay much for it to begin with. The bottom like is it helps steady the camera and helps me get amazing shots with my digital camera. I am happy with the purchase.

This is about our 3rd or 4th of these units; they each seem to last about two to three years with near-daily use in all kinds of conditions (heavy rain, sand, sun and surf associated with the Pacific Northwest), which is remarkable as it is so lightweight. We had one fail during its first year but it was replaced without charge; the others held up really well under heavy use but seem to lose the threads on the mounting head after about two years or so. For the price we like it far better than anything else we have used, and this is coming from a retired professional photographer.

I've had this a while now, replaced my old one that was stolen. I've used it a lot, and looking forward to this year's airshow and trains season. The one I had before cost me more, but with this one I feel like I got more. It's well made, solid, and the extension clips don't want to slip. It's firm, doesn't wobble, yet it's light, so doesn't overly burden this old fart that's already walking with a stick and carrying his lunch, pills, a bottle of water and the camera gear. It matters. If my stuff got stolen again, and I had an excessive insurance settlement to invest in a replacement, I'd buy this exact same thing again. It does everything I need, all I expect, doesn't weight too much, very well made, and fairly priced. What more can you ask for? So, five stars. I recommend this monopod unless you have some incredibly heavy camera/lens setup and need a log to hold it up.

I initially gave this mono-pod a glowing review, based on my Nikon D850 with 24-70mm lens. Once I attached my Nikkor 200-500 lens, the thing became very unstable at the top (where many people have had similar stability issues). I generally love kf concept Basic items. But this is a huge miss! If you plan to attach anything other than a camera mount, save your money and look elsewhere.

Good monopod that is not flimsy. Inexpensive and very basic but that is just what I wanted. Don't really care for the wrist strap at the top but it fits my video camera and is easy enough to collapse and pack up in seconds. Grip should hold up for quite a while and is comfortable. The only thing I think that I might add is an adjustable elbow at the top so I can shoot different angles while holding it like a selfie stick or just needing a bit more reach. I shoot football games and band performances as a hobby and this fits the bill. Would recommend and purchase again.

I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a monopod, which to me, is essential. It is lightweight so easy to carry all day. It is a little tricky to extend, as the tabs are a little 'sticky,' but I assume that will ease up over time. I like the way the legs extend so quickly. With my previous monopod, the manfrotto, they were a little sluggish. However, I gave this gear a 4 star as opposed to 5 due to it's length. Compared to my Manfrotto, which I left on a tuk-tuk in India, it is a lot longer. That is problematic in terms of packing and carrying. It does come with a carry case, which I like, but again, it's less compact than it could be. Still, I didn't want to pay close to $50 for another manfrotto, so an overall good deal.

I was a bit leery of buying this monopod based on some of the reviews and pictures that were submitted where the screw snaps off. However, I didn’t expect to put much hard use on it, and it’s kf concept Basics, and I trust that brand.I have used it now several times at sporting events, but only with a light iPhone adapter attached to it. It holds up just fine. Keep in mind that I’ve got nearly zero weight applied to the screw, so if you’re attaching heavy lenses and such, then my experience may not apply.The monopod does telescope down to a small size. Also, it extends fully to 63”, which is a length that is honestly a bit too long. I’m 6’ 1”, and I find the camera/phone to be uncomfortably high. As a result, I usually end up lowering it a smidge to make it more comfortable.NOTE: I specifically bought this monopod so it’d be too long instead of too short. You can always shorten it, but there’s no (quick and easy) way to make it longer.It comes with a black polyester travel/storage bag to keep the dust and dirt off. Nice touch.The bottom of the lowest leg has a rubber foot for use on hard surfaces. It also has a metal spike that is retracted inside the rubber for use in soft ground. My only issue with this approach is that you can get dirt up in the rubber foot if you’re not careful. I’d prefer that there was a detachable rubber foot covering the spike, similar to how hiking poles work. That’d eliminate the issue of dirt getting up in there.Overall, I really like this monopod. It’s just what I expected and I recommend it.

The headline ("well-made, functional") might not sound exciting, but those are key qualities. For the price, my expectations were modest for even one monopod. To get two for that price smacked of cheaply-made. Glad I was wrong. These monopods are sturdy and easy to use. The handstraps also make them useful as walking sticks. That latter feature was fortunate. I wanted a monopod for use on our African safari. My spouse sprained her ankle and was able to use them to assist in getting around on the safari. An all-around solid purchase with more value that I planned. The only downside (if you can call it that) is the length. When fully collapsed, they are a very tight fit in carry-on luggage. I was able to just squeeze them into my backpack. It worked out, though another half inch and they would not have fit. For their designed purpose, these monopods are great.

It turned out I didn’t need it, but I tested it on my camera before that and thought it would have held up fine. Maybe a little light (not rugged?), but who knows. Might be light AND rugged. :)