I had a solo trip through the Swiss Alps recently and wanted something that would allow me to easily get into the photos of the gorgeous scenery without usual arm-length selfies. This worked perfectly!

Pros:
—it is compact enough to easily fit in a carry on or a daypack
—easy to set up with intuitive adjustment points
—the included remote worked flawlessly with my iPhone. Just switched it on and it immediately functioned to trigger the camera every time
—both lightweight and sturdy. An excellent balance both in stick mode and tripod mode

Cons:
—a bit of a struggle to get the tripod stable on uneven ground since legs aren’t independently adjustable
—the screw-in mount doesn’t have a very deep screw so it’s possible to inadvertently loosen too much and drop your phone. Need to be careful
—the closed legs make for a big handle in stick mode. Not bad for someone with larger hands but could be a problem if your hands are on the small side

Overall very, very happy with this tripod and it delivered just what I needed when I was on hikes alone or didn’t want to bother anyone else. Would highly recommend