The Gitzo Traveler Tripod Ser.1 5s is a compact support with legs that fold around the center column to save space. These reverse folding legs makes the tripod’s folded length just 14 inches. When opened, the tripod is 54.3 inches high and can accommodate up to 22 lbs of gear. With the use of the short center column, the tripod’s height can up adjusted to 7.9 inches for macro and low-angle photography. It utilizes Carbon eXact tubes in its legs for added strength and rigidity. The tripod also includes a shoulder strap so that it is easy to carry.