Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripodvs Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod
Gitzo
Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod
Starting from £699 new
Best for Professional travel & landscape photography
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Manfrotto
Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod
Starting from £250 new
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Travel & Landscape Photography — Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod: The Gitzo Traveller is the benchmark for professional travel tripods. Lighter and more compact than the Peak Design, with the legendary Gitzo build quality that working photographers trust for decades of use. The price is significant — but this is genuinely a tripod you buy once and pass down.
Who should buy what
Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod
- Professional photographers who want the highest quality travel tripod available
- Landscape photographers who hike long distances to shooting locations
- Travel photographers who need maximum performance in minimum size and weight
- Anyone who wants a professional-grade tripod to last a career
Quick take: The manfrotto befree advanced travel tripod is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod | Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £250 |
| Stabilisation | Gitzo ballhead, 8kg load capacity, carbon fibre legs with twist-lock | — |
| Weight | 1.1kg | 1.5kg |
| Dimensions | Folded: 37cm / Max height: 148cm | — |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
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