# One-Legged Camera Stands The Twig Pod is Light and Easy to Carry Around on Trips By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twig-pod References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/06/07/twig-pod-ultra-lightweight-monopod/) & [photojojo](http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/twig-pod/) Summer is a time for outdoor activities, vacations and more, and you will not only want to capture all those precious moments, you will want to be in them as well -- enter the Twig Pod. This handy [monopod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-gpvpt3-multifunction-shooting-grip) allows you to [prop up your camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clips-camera) all by its lonesome so that you can join your loved ones in the photo. Considering that the Twig Pod has only one leg, it is much more convenient to lug around on your trips abroad or even in your own city. The 25-inch long pointed metal stick, which weighs less than half a pounds, folds into an [easy to carry 8-inch package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-folding-table). Priced at $300, the Twig Pod may seem a little pricey, but the memories might be worth it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **One-legged Camera Stands:** New trend in camera accessories for capturing memories while being in the moment. - **Lightweight Travel Accessories:** Trend in producing lightweight travel accessories that are easy to carry and convenient to use. - **Foldable Devices:** Trend in designing electronic devices that are foldable and compact for easy transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Camera and Photography:** There is an opportunity for camera and photography businesses to expand their accessories line with one-legged camera stands. - **Travel and Tourism:** The Twig Pod could disrupt the travel and tourism industry by providing a unique way for tourists to capture their travel experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Twig Pod could inspire the consumer electronics industry to develop more compact and foldable devices for easy transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Click Lifting Monopods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifting-monopod.md) - [Shapeshifting Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-tripod.md) - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md) - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.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) - [Portable Tripod Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifootage.md) - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Camera-Mounted Boom Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-pole.md)