# Packable Globetrotter Camera Tripods The Peak Design Travel Tripod Folds Down to be Ultra-Compact By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-tripod References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/peak-design-travel-tripod-pro-performance-travel-tripod-yet-half-the-size/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/travel-tripod-by-peak-design?token=a2eedd93&utm_campaign=6eba9f0c&utm_content=link&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_source=kickbooster-direct) Photography tripods are notorious for being quite large and cumbersome, which is something that the Peak Design Travel Tripod aims to change to support the capabilities of avid travelers. Positioned as one of the more efficient tripods on the market, the unit is capable of being set up for use in just three quick movements to let photographers easily mount their DSLR, point-and-shoot camera or other device. The tripod comes in aluminum and carbon fiber material options to suit different needs or preferences. The Peak Design Travel Tripod is expertly designed to collapse down from a full-size solution into a unit that's about the size of a standard water bottle to make it highly applicable for avid travelers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 12% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-compact Tripods:** The demand for ultra-portable tripods that are convenient to use while traveling is high. Innovations in this area can include lighter materials or more efficient designs. - **Quick-set-up Tripods:** Photographers would appreciate more tripods with quick and intuitive set-up mechanisms. Innovations in this area can include improved lever systems or magnetic locks. - **Material Innovation:** Tripod manufacturers should explore the use of new materials that can withstand regular and rugged use while being lightweight such as graphene-based or bio-materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** The demand for travel-friendly camera stands is accelerating, leading innovators to develop smaller, more durable and lightweight products. - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** Tourism has become heavily reliant on social media, and travelers are more interested in finding compact and versatile photography gear while on their trips. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The need for lightweight, portable and easy-to-assemble photography accessories for outdoor inspired activities has created an opportunity for tripod-making innovators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Durable Travel Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heipi-travel-tripod.md) - [Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-mobile-tripod.md) - [Portable Tripod Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifootage.md) - [Modular Quad-Function Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-tripod.md) - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.md) - [Versatile 30L Travel Back Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30l-travel-pack.md) - [Smart Technology Travel Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-tripod-1.md)