Twig Pod, a Tiny, Collapsible Monopod for Hikers, Beach Bums

The Twig Pod is a tiny, collapsible monopod for use in the great outdoors. Just like a tent pole, it breaks into sections which remain connected by a cable running through them. When you want to take a self portrait, or just a non-blurry picture, whip out the Twig Pod, assemble and jab into the ground. You now have a 25-inch camera stand poking out of the dirt.

The device folds down into four 8-inch aluminum sections and weighs just half a pound (around 230 grams). It also has a ball-head mount so once it is dug into the earth, you can twist the camera to point in any direction.

I'd like to see one of these that could also be used as a tent pole. I know 230 grams is light, but these things add up fast when you're hiking. If it could do double duty I'd certainly find a place for it in my rucksack. Or at least I would if I ever slept in a tent. For me a hike is the trip from the airport to the hotel or — if I'm really roughing it — from the bus station to the vacation rental apartment.

The Twig Pod is available now for $28.

The Twig Pod [Photojojo]

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