Review on Gitzo GT1545TUS Lightweight Traveler Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod - Silver & Black: A Versatile Travel Companion by Megan Lucas

I love this tripod so much. It is lightweight and folds to a size suitable for small aircraft transportation. It is excellent at dampening vibrations and is easy to fold and unfold. Unfortunately it broke after a short use. Repaired under warranty, returned after a little over a month. If you're buying one, I recommend holding onto your leg while you twist to stretch and compress your legs so the torque doesn't break the connector. So some tripod parts are 5*, some parts are 1*.