For travelers interested in nature photography or photographing the night sky, investing in a good camera tripod is key.

The Manfrotto MPCOMPACT-BK monopod works great with DSLR, GoPro or 360-degree cameras. It comes with a clever design that lets you quickly turn it into a camera monopod or a selfie stick.

Any photographer worth their salt knows the value in having top tripods. A good, solid camera tripod can’t be matched even by the most advanced of image stabilisation systems; and with megapixel ...

We’ve tested tripods of every size and design. In our experience, the best travel tripods combine a lightweight build and compact proportions, without sacrificing that all-important stability.