# Versatile Photography Tripods The Pakpod Can Be Utilized in Just About Any Scenario You Put it In By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pakpod References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/pakpod-tripod-ninja-feet-smartphonegopro/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steveunderwood/pakpod-tripod-with-ninja-feet-for-smartphone-gopro) Using a [traditional tripod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifting-monopod) when out on an adventure just isn't conducive to capturing quality footage or to traveling light, which is why the Pakpod is here to save you the hassle. Designed to be used with your [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-fluid-pro-ai) or smartphone, the Pakpod is crafted from the same material that bike helmets are made from to ensure that it won't break while you're out traveling the world. The secret to the Pakpod's success is the locking feet that it features; each foot has a locking mechanism that will secure it to almost anything from sand to grass and everywhere in between. This allows the Pakpod to be used in a variety of different scenarios while out in the wilderness or even at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adventure Photography:** The versatile Pakpod tripod enables high-quality footage capture in adventurous scenarios. - **Travel-friendly Tripods:** The Pakpod offers a lightweight and portable tripod solution for on-the-go photography. - **Flexible Tripod Design:** The Pakpod's locking feet provide stability and versatility for various shooting environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** The Pakpod tripod can disrupt the outdoor adventure gear industry by providing a compact and durable tripod solution for photographers. - **Photography Equipment:** The innovative Pakpod tripod presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography equipment industry, catering to the increasing demand for versatile and portable tripods. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The Pakpod tripod can tap into the smartphone accessories market by offering a specialized tripod solution for smartphones, catering to the needs of mobile photographers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Shapeshifting Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-tripod.md) - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.md) - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Durable Travel Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heipi-travel-tripod.md) - [Portable Tripod Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifootage.md) - [Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-mobile-tripod.md) - [Supplemental Photography Tripod Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-pocket.md)