Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripodvs Travel Tripod (Carbon Fibre)
Gitzo
Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod
Starting from £699 new
Best for Professional travel & landscape photography
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Peak Design
Travel Tripod (Carbon Fibre)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Travel, landscape & adventure photography
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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.
Travel, Landscape & Adventure Photography — Travel Tripod (Carbon Fibre): The best travel tripod ever made. No other full-size carbon tripod packs this small or sets up this quickly. Built-in ball head and tool-free leg angles make it a joy to use. Expensive — but photographers who buy it never look at another tripod.
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
Travel Tripod (Carbon Fibre)
- Travel photographers who want a full-size tripod that fits in a carry-on bag
- Landscape photographers who hike to shooting locations
- Adventure photographers who need rugged, lightweight support
- Anyone who wants the best-in-class travel tripod regardless of cost
Quick take: The travel tripod (carbon fibre) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Traveller Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod | Travel Tripod (Carbon Fibre) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £499 |
| Stabilisation | Gitzo ballhead, 8kg load capacity, carbon fibre legs with twist-lock | Integrated Arca-Swiss ball head, 9kg load capacity, tool-free leg angle locking |
| Weight | 1.1kg | 1.27kg |
| Dimensions | Folded: 37cm / Max height: 148cm | Folded: 39cm / Max height: 152cm (without centre column) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
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