THE VELBON GEO POD N64 4-SECTION CARBON FIBER MONOPOD IS AN EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT CAMERA SUPPORT THAT EXTENDS TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 60.6" AND CONTRACTS TO JUST 19.5" FOR EASY STORAGE IN A CARRY-ON BAG OR LARGE BACKPACK.THE 1.1LBS GEO POD N64 MONOPOD IS IDEAL FOR SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE MOBILITY AS WELL AS STURDY CAMERA SUPPORT, SUCH AS NATURE AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY.