Choosing a tripod is one of the most important things for a photographer. After all, tripods are pretty big investments and truly affect the outcome of low light or long exposure photography. Our top overall pick for travel tripod is the Peak Design Travel Tripod. For photographers who need a compact tripod, the MeFOTO Backpacker is a top pick. For serious photographers needing stability for very heavy gear, FotoPro tripods are industry standard.