Joby
Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit
$179.95Cheaper
Released 2017
Best Tripods · head-to-head
Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit is cheaper at $179.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Gitzo
Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
$899.95
Released 2014
Which is better: the Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit or Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod?
The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit is the cheaper at $179.95. The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit | Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.95 MSRP, includes BallHead 5K | $899.95 Current retail, legs only |
| Brand | Joby | Gitzo |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Material | aluminum | carbon_fiber |
| Max height (in) | 15.2 | 65.2 |
| Folded length (in) | — | 22 |
| Max load (lb) | 11 | 48.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| Leg sections | — | 4 |
| Head included | Yes | No |
| Release | — | twist_lock |
Sources — Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit: joby.com (verified 2026-06-19). Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod: gitzo.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit and Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Material: Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit aluminum vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod carbon_fiber
- Max height (in): Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 15.2 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 65.2
- Max load (lb): Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 11 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 48.5
- Weight (lb): Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 1.6 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 3.7
- Head included: Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit true vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod false