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Sirui
SIRUI Traveler X-III
Carbon legs for weight-conscious hikers.
72Bird
4.3· 184 Amazon ratings
$119.00
Price checked Oct 22, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 22, 2026Price checked Oct 22, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 91 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Weight-conscious hikers wanting a 2.1 lb carbon tripod with a 360-degree panoramic ball head at $119.00.
Skip it if
You run a heavy scope; buyers flag stability, weight rating, and the one-twist locking mechanism. A ball head pans less smoothly than a fluid head when tracking with a scope.
Max height
60 in max
Weight
2.1 lb
Head type
Ball head (360° pan)
Material
Carbon fiber
Buyers praise
- Weight
- Tripod Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Compact
Buyers flag
- Locking Mechanism
- Leg Design
- Sturdiness
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Skip it if
You run a heavy scope; buyers flag stability, weight rating, and the one-twist locking mechanism. A ball head pans less smoothly than a fluid head when tracking with a scope.
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Max height
60 in max
70.7 in max
Folded length
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29.1 in folded
Weight
2.1 lb
4.7 lb
Load capacity
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33 lb capacity
Head type
Ball head (360° pan)
Ball head (dual-axis)
Material
Carbon fiber
Aluminum
The BirdingScore, unpacked
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Owner satisfaction65/100
Field value89/100
Specifications
- Max height
- 60 in max
- Weight
- 2.1 lb
- Head type
- Ball head (360° pan)
- Material
- Carbon fiber
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Sirui)Show
- Compact and Lightweight Tripod: The tripod for camera weighs only 2.1lbs. It saves weight by using carbon fiber material and integrating the locking of the legs. Reverse folding carbon fiber tripod fits in your backpack for traveling.
- Innovative Quick Extend/ Retract Legs: Only one twist lock to fully extend or retract 5 sections within 2 seconds, save more time to capture the shooting and hunting moment.
- Removable & Reversible Center Column: Comes with segmented center column for height extension, low-angle shooting and macro photography. Twist off the upper part to get a short column for ground shots.
- 360° Detachable Ball Head: The panoramic ball head can swivel 360° and tilt 90° smoothly for any angle of shot. The 360° panning base with scale for easy and precise shooting. The included bubble level keeps the horizon level.
- Wide Compatibility with 1/4" Screw: The travel tripod is designed with a 1/4" quick release plate, widely compatible with Canon Sony Nikon Fujifilm DSLR camera, camcorders, sports camera, and mirrorless camera, 1/4" threaded screw hole cellphone holder (phone holder not included).
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