# One-Legged Stabilizers The Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod is Uber Light and Compact By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gitzo-traveler-carbon-fiber-monopod References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/digital-cameras/gitzo-traveler-carbon-fiber-monopod/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Gitzo-GM2561T-Carbon-Traveler-Monopod/dp/B001BX5XDO/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Although I’ve never had to use a tripod myself, I’ve helped out on some [photoshoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-gpvpt3-multifunction-shooting-grip) and know how cumbersome they can be; with the Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod, that would change. Only 14 inches when folded up, it (as apparent by its name) doesn’t have the extra weight of two other legs. Though I can’t figure out how it actually balances on one leg, the Monopod features a “G-Lock system for easy and secure locking, 6X [carbon fiber construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7) for maximum strength and durability,” according to Uncrate.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Monopods:** Developing monopods with a compact and lightweight design to provide an easier alternative to tripods for photographers and videographers. - **Unconventional Stabilizers:** Creating stabilizers with unique and innovative designs, such as the one-legged Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod, to disrupt the traditional tripod market. - **Advanced Locking Systems:** Incorporating advanced and secure locking systems, like the G-Lock system on the Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod, to improve the functionality and safety of photography and videography equipment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Equipment:** As photography equipment continues to advance rapidly, manufacturers can focus on innovating and improving camera accessories like monopods and tripods to keep up with technological advancements. - **Videography Equipment:** With the increasing popularity of videography equipment and the demand for more lightweight and portable gear, manufacturers can explore unique stabilizer designs, like the Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod, to cater to this market. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Developing lightweight and compact monopods, like the Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod, to cater to hikers and adventurers for capturing photos and videos on-the-go and in challenging environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Click Lifting Monopods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifting-monopod.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Portable Tripod Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifootage.md) - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md) - [Modular Quad-Function Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-tripod.md) - [Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-carbon-fiber-tripod.md) - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.md) - [Carbon Fiber Photography Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-stabilizer.md)