Date: 2/5/26 5:03 am From: Derb Carter (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> Subject: Re: Looking for recs: travel tripod
Gitzo Traveler Carbon works well. I use with 60 mm Kowa for travel and it all fits easily in carryon. Lightweight and legs with four sections collapses to about 18 inches. . Might be pricey now bc carbon but if you keep looking on resale sites it will pop up.
Derb Carter
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From: <carolinabirds-request...> <carolinabirds-request...> on behalf of Susan Campbell <susan...>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:40:46 AM
To: Sandy Cash <scarlet.tanager...>
Cc: Carolina Birds <carolinabirds...>
Subject: Re: Looking for recs: travel tripod
Hey!
Steve has a lightweight setup. Am sure he will be in touch....
Susan
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From: Sandy Cash <scarlet.tanager...>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:39:07 AM
To: Susan Campbell <susan...>
Cc: Carolina Birds <carolinabirds...>
Subject: Re: Looking for recs: travel tripod
Correction to my original email: I am fine with a pan head and do not require a true fluid head.
-Sandy
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:38 AM Susan Campbell <susan...><mailto:<susan...>> wrote:
Sandy and All,
Well that, too, is interesting. I guess we have never chanced that.
That’s interesting - I have packed my disassembled tripod, with the tools used (screwdriver and socket wrench), for multiple flights, including internationally? I’ve had TSA measure the tools (must be < 7”), but they’ve never bothered me about the multiple alloy tubes.
-Sandy
Sandy Cash
Carrboro, NC, USA
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM Susan Campbell <susan...><mailto:<susan...>> wrote:
Hey Sandy and All—
Beware that tripods are not allowed in carry on. Unfortunately, are (still) considered a potential weapon.
I need to get a new travel tripod/fluid head combo. I’m looking for something prioritizing weight and packability (should fit into carry-on without requiring complete disassembly). Sandbag hook is nice but not required. This is to mount a lightweight 65mm scope. Prefer a three-axis head but can make do with two. Off-list responses welcome,
