Product Feature: Hitchhiker and Crazy Legs
Sometimes travel calls for us to scale down our gear and focus on the essentials. We all know having a tripod is a must for most photo and video applications. There are scenarios, however, where a full size tripod is simply too much or may not fit into your travel pack. That’s when having a small, compact, and portable tripod is essential. Our Hitchhiker and Crazy Legs tripods are an excellent solution to those that require stability in a small package.
This is a piece of gear you can bring almost anywhere! Perfect for shooting stills or video, the Hitchhiker is a great addition to any kit. It can be used as a miniature tripod by pulling the 3 legs into their outward position. Each leg can be extended into 5 different height positions providing you a max vertical height of 8 ½ inches. Given its height it's perfect for getting unique, low angle shots or simple tabletop head shots. It’s low-profile makes it easy to tuck away into a camera bag or slip into your carry-on.
Quickly fold the legs in and you’ve got a nice handgrip that makes for an ideal vlogging setup. Combine this with a head design that allows you to mount a mirrorless camera onto the tripod or a smartphone with the phone clamp and you’ve got a dynamic setup that’s perfect for the mobile creator.
A more “flexible” relative to the Hitchhiker, the Crazy Legs Tripod grants you incredible creative freedom with its ability to be mounted nearly anywhere. The bendable and twistable legs allow for convenient camera positioning in otherwise inconvenient locations. The total height of the kit comes in at just about 12 inches with a max payload of 3lbs 5oz.
Similar to the Hitchhiker, this tripod also features a dual purpose ball-head design that can be used to mount a camera or smartphone. The top portion of the smartphone clamp also features a built-in cold shoe mount allowing you to add a microphone or small LED light making this a perfect tool for vloggers.
Conclusion
Both of these tripods make great travel companions given their compact size and functionality. The leg design is the main distinguishing feature here as the ball heads are nearly identical. For some, the flexibility of the Crazy Legs will allow them to get shots otherwise impossible while others may appreciate the ease of use and consistency the Hitchhiker provides.
