Peak Design · Updated June 2026
Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum: price, specs & release date
Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: precision-camera.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum is listed at $399.95 on precision-camera.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 11 tripods (median $199.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 22/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest tripods: Neewer TP08 77" 2-in-1 Aluminum Tripod and Monopod with Ball Head — $49.99
- Best for Well-made, stable, compact and lightweight; Unique, considered design that folds down very small.
- Skip if Expensive even in the aluminum version is a dealbreaker.
Is the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum a good buy?
At $400, the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum is #9 cheapest of the 11 tripods we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its folded length of 15.5 in is the lowest of the 11, its leg sections of 5 is the highest of the 11, and its max height of 60 in is below the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum
One whitelisted hands-on review survived verification: TechRadar's James Abbott (Feb 2024), which covers both trims and addresses the aluminum model directly. He calls it well-made, stable, compact and lightweight with a unique, considered design that folds down to the size of a soda can, while flagging the high price, the novel fixed ball head, and the older-style clip leg locks. The aluminum trim keeps the tripod lightweight and saves money versus the carbon-fiber version.
Based on 1 review · 2024-02-24
Tested by TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Well-made, stable, compact and lightweight
- Unique, considered design that folds down very small
- Aluminum stays lightweight and saves money versus carbon fiber
Commonly flagged
- Expensive even in the aluminum version
- Novel ball head takes getting used to
- Snap/clip leg locks rather than twist locks
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source comparison is possible: only one whitelisted hands-on review (TechRadar) survived verification, so there is no second source to agree or disagree with. No lab measurements were carried in the draft for the aluminum trim.
The sources (1)
The Peak Design Travel Tripod is well-made, stable, compact and lightweight, so it provides all of the key attributes photographers typically look for in travel tripods.
The aluminum model is still lightweight despite the legs being made of heavier material, so this remains an option worth considering if you can't afford the carbon fiber version.
But that's still a high price for an aluminum travel tripod.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399.95 MSRP, includes ball head |
|---|---|
| Brand | Peak Design |
| Released | 2019 |
| Material | aluminum |
| Max height (in) | 60 |
| Folded length (in) | 15.5 |
| Max load (lb) | 20 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.4 |
| Leg sections | 5 |
| Head included | Yes |
Source: precision-camera.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by bhphotovideo.com. Specs verified: max 60 in, folded 15.5 in (official figure), weight 3.4 lb, load 20 lb, 5-section aluminum cam (flip) locks, integrated Compact Ball Head included. Official Peak Design / precision-camera / B&H all list $399.95 (the $379.95 seen at some 3rd-party sellers is a sale price).
Is the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum worth it vs cheaper tripods?
Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum against its closest cheaper and pricier tripods on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Material | Max height (in) | Folded length (in) | Max load (lb) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum this | $399.95 | aluminum | 60 | 15.5 | 20 | 3.4 |
| Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head | $259.95 | aluminum | 59.4 | 15.8 | 19.8 | 3.5 |
| Peak Design Travel Tripod — Carbon Fiber | $599.95 | carbon_fiber | 60 | 15.5 | 20 | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum?
One whitelisted hands-on review survived verification: TechRadar's James Abbott (Feb 2024), which covers both trims and addresses the aluminum model directly. He calls it well-made, stable, compact and lightweight with a unique, considered design that folds down to the size of a soda can, while flagging the high price, the novel fixed ball head, and the older-style clip leg locks. The aluminum trim keeps the tripod lightweight and saves money versus the carbon-fiber version. Praised: Well-made, stable, compact and lightweight; Unique, considered design that folds down very small; Aluminum stays lightweight and saves money versus carbon fiber. Flagged: Expensive even in the aluminum version; Novel ball head takes getting used to; Snap/clip leg locks rather than twist locks. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum cost?
The Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum has a US price of $399.95 (MSRP, includes ball head), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum compare on price?
At $400, the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum is #9 cheapest of the 11 tripods we track, where the median is $199.95.
When was the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum released?
The Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum was released 2019.
What are the Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum's key specs?
Peak Design Travel Tripod — Aluminum (Peak Design): material aluminum, max height in 60, folded length in 15.5, max load lb 20, weight lb 3.4. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $399.95 at precision-camera.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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