Gitzo GT1541 Series 1 4-Section Mountaineer Carbon Fiber Tripod, Maximum Height 52.76", Supports 17.64 lbs.

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When Gitzo launched the Mountaineer tripods in 1994, they were the World's first carbon fiber tripods. Ever since then they've set the standard for performance and quality. The main feature of GT1541 is the new 6X carbon fiber tube, made of a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that maximises rigidity, vibration absorption and lightweight performance. 6X tube has a high density structure made of top quality ultra-thin carbon fibers (7m or 0.007 mm). Built-in Anti Leg Rotation is now a feature of the whole carbon fiber range. Mountaineer tripods have been further improved with features and details that increase performance, versatility and quality. The smallest and lightest tripod in the Gitzo range, Series 00 offers surprisingly good rigidity. Ideal for spotting scopes, binoculars, compact cameras and DSLR with lenses up to 175mm. Convenient for use on top of tables, car bonnets and walls or when working at ground level. G-Lock is the leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking. A solid machined aluminium upper disc has been added with a new Safe Lock material that cuts vibration and improves grip between tripod and head. The upper disc can also be fitted directly to the upper casting, removing the center column for ground level photography or to save weight. All new Mountaineer tripods come with a convenient anti-dust bag for storage and packing.

Gitzo GT1541 Series 1 4-Section Mountaineer Carbon Fiber Tripod, Maximum Height 52.76", Supports 17.64 lbs. Review

I bought one of these for travel and backpacking. With a Benro B0 ballhead (I had to compromise somewhere, until more funds are available...) it's still well under 4 lbs and is just over 4 lbs in the document tube I bought as a lightweight case.

As with most all Gitzos gear, this thing is outstanding! Superlative. An excellent tripod, and I've never once regretted buying it. Well, after I swallowed hard and counted out the cash, that is...

Anyways, slightly heavy for backpacking unless you are in gonzo shape (I'm 55 yo, gonzo is not me) but remains doable, and if the alternatives were/are this or nothing, I'd strap it to my Gregory in a heartbeat. Certainly if one is used to carrying any kind of kit, it's not that big a deal one way or another.

For now and until back into the backpacking a bit more fully I have reverted to carrying my Velbon Ultra-Maxi-L with the mini Manfrotto ballhead and Kirkphoto plate, as it's about a lbs lighter. Like I said, I'm 55, the legs ain't what they used to be, and the Cascade mountains here in Washington are steep.

But back to the tripod... It is stable enough for just about anything a typical person might haul around traveling or backpacking (modest DSLR kit, etc), and even for an on-the-go pro. If one wants to err on the side of stability, get the 2541 etc. For the extra lbs or so one is getting thicker/larger tubes, heftier metal bits, etc.

But yet once more, I could not be happier with this thing. It is *just* light enough that I can justify toting it around in the backcountry, as a travel tripod it is excellent, and it is very well made and thought out. It is a Gitzo, and it just does exactly what it was designed to do. No slipping, no half-baked design of some critical part or compromise on some part or material or whatever, no poorly-cast or stamped metal bits, none of that. Just well designed and thought out, then executed perfectly.

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