The BEST Travel Tripod of 2023! The HEIPI 3-in-1 Travel Tripod!

** I forgot to mention that there is a phone mount built into the ball head of the tripod.

Warning to Your Viewers: I’ve been waiting for almost a month for an order of two additional quick release plates from Heipi Vision. Even though their product page indicates that they are “In stock, ready to ship”, the delay is very annoying. Contacting support results in links to track the package, which has been in transit from China forever. Buyer Beware.

Looks bigger than peak design. How does it stack up?

You couldn’t mention how much it weighs? I believe that is a significant detail on this item’s consideration.

If the price were exactly the same between PD CF and the Heipi (currently they are), would you pick one over the other?

700$

Have you found a way to stabilise the tripod by hanging a weight off the little metal L-shaped thing sitting under the ball head? I find it useless - you can’t get to it unless the centre column is fully extended and even then the horizontal bit is so small you can’t hang a bag off it and there’s no way to attach a carabiner. The tripod isn’t unstable but I do a lot of long exposures and if it is windy I like to make sure the tripod is as stable as possible

Thanks for the video, Chris. This is a well-designed tripod.

You have a good and clear voice. Good for video. I do think your lighting in this video could be a lil bit better. Keep up the good work 👌🏾

I have had the Heipi for a couple of months. I only use it on occasion with my "lightweight" kit (Sony mirrorless with the 2nd gen of their f4 "trinity"). I find it a bit finicky to use but that is probably because I need to break it in a bit. The ball head doesn't work well with my RRS base plate and L-bracket but it works fine with PD Capture Clips. (I use PD Capture plates a lot so this is a big plus.) I left the Heipi plate in the box but for those who don't use PD Capture it would work fine. I also sometimes swap out the Heipi ball head for my RRS BH-30. I am simply more accustomed to the RRS ball head and clamps and I don't want to drop some gear because I didn't get it seated correctly in the ball head due to my lack of experience. The only other issue I have is one I also had with the PD tripod (yes, I had that one, too). I shoot a lot with the tripod in moving water (streams, ocean, etc.) that can lead to vibration in the lower leg sections. In addition, I need more length for at least 1 or 2 of the legs than a tripod of this size can provide (sides of hills, 2 legs in the water and one out, etc.). So it is not my primary tripod. But for some use cases it is fine.

Came late to the party and I could only order it with 10% off but I really didn’t mind as I was about to order the Peak Design in aluminum (no way I was paying 650 bones for the carbon fiber version) when I caught whiff of the HEIPI and after seeing as many reviews as I could, it was a no brainer to buy it. It’s being delivered tomorrow and I can’t wait to start using it!! Good review Sr. Thank you!!

A tripod, in a bag, in a bag, in a box, in a box! ;)

All kidding aside, I'm a KS backer and have it. So far, so good and I like it. The center column design is what peaked my interest after owning the Peak Design tripod for a couple years now (also an original KS backer). I'm still putting it through its paces and time will tell which one I'll keep vs. sell. My #1 goal for them is ability to travel.... both packability & weight are critical and as long as everyone understands neither will be as stable as a full (heavy in comparison) CF tripod, then either could be a great choice.

For simple value for your money spent, the HEIPI wins in my book, although the PD is a bit smaller and weighs a tad less. My only complaint about the PD is the last section of its legs are so thin that they are mostly unusable. Not the case with the HEIPI.

Tip... get a Leofoto QS-45 quick release set and extra plate... allows you to swap the head between the main and mini tripod legs quickly (no need to unscrew/re-screw).

Wow; worth taking a closer look!

What a nifty tripod!!! 👏🏻