I bought this monopod for a unique and personal hunting project. It is very light and takes up very little space. The adjustable three-leg base offers great versatility, allowing it to be used to support its own weight and a medium sized camera, or with the legs folded down it can be used as a traditional monopod. The twist locks are nice and give a positive feeling of movement when unlocking/locking. The shaft feels strong yet light. The top of the foam mounting grip provides a comfortable tactile feel when operating the camera. I particularly like the adjustable "pan" mode resistance of the top bracket. They can be high or low resistance (or anything in between) to provide the perfect amount of friction for your purposes. I didn't really use the bottom base adjustable tilt control as my needs require the monopod to stand upright. and always vertical, but it's nice to know it's adjustable if I need it. I'm also a big fan of being able to remove the base and use it as a desktop device for taking close-up shots for YouTube and the like. All in all it's a great piece of hardware and a must have for my setup. The included carry case and additional accessories only add to the quality feel of the product. While it's not the cheapest monopod out there, it's definitely worth the money and I would buy it again.