https://www.techradar.com/news/best-travel-tripod > Whether it's a weekend city break or a longer trip away, if you're taking your camera, then a tripod is an essential item of kit to take with you. Without one, you won't be able to capture those striking early morning or low-light images, where a solid support is essential. > Standard size tripods are fine if you haven't got to walk far or are prepared to lug it around, but they're cumbersome when you're away from home, which is where travel tripods come in.