Home > Consumer Reviews > Trek-Tech TrekPod GO! Monopod/Tripod/Hiking Staff Multi-Use Tool for Image Stabilization for Digital Camera, Video Recorder and Other Optical Devices

I bought this Trekpod Go in Oct. The monopod is pretty light and very handy as it can be seperated into parts. However, the tripod cannot handle the weight of SLRs eventhough the manufacturers claim to support upto 9lbs.
I have used this but because of the legs being very thin, it shakes for slightest wind. When mounting an SLR its always good to use cable release.
Its a very good investment and is a good spacesaver while travelling.

It holds your camera with a good grip, and it is easy to walk with. Easy to arm, but don't be too confident as it is not too strong to support yourself. The locks on the telescoping mechanism are not strong enough to support weight)

I recently bought this from Optics Planet through Amazon. When you assemble this product, you do get feel of a solidly built product. I used it on a recent trip to Yosemite. It worked well as both a hiking stick and a tripod. Ofcourse it can not be compared to a real tripod in terms of stability but who wants to carry a tripod up the vernal falls trail.I found couple of areas that could be improved. The ring that screws tripod section to the main staff becomes loose during the hike. I am afraid, if you do not tighten this screw regularly during a hike, it will get damaged. Also if you take pcitures in portrait mode, one needs to use the heavy force magmount and that too can get loose sometimes with a heavy camera.

I'm an amateur photographer who shoots friend's wedding for ... free. I used to carry both tripod and monopod and I ended up using none. Tripod is too bulky and heavy. The monopod is not flexible enough; I hate to remove/install screw mount every time I switch between portrait and landscape.

Pro:
- Multi-purpose Monopod/Tripod/Hiking staff
- MagMount/AR is cool

Cons:
- a little bit expensive but I think it's worth it.
- tripod mode is not as stable as real tripod but I don't take picture in high wind so I'm OK.

I was extremely pleased when I received my "GO" stick. Very impressed with the quality of the product. Everything works like it's supposed to and does it well. A very versatile piece of equipment that has become a valuable part of my camera "stuff". I was tempted to chop off a half star for the stiffer price, but, in reflection, I think it was worth it. I haven't tested it with a heavier DSLR, but it works well with my lighter camera. I was not expecting the Tripod feature to be heavy duty, but it is sturdy enough to be useful. Would like to see a 1/4-20 stud on the lower tripod section so I could mount my camera as a mini tripod; but can't have everything. OEM people at Trek Tech very responsive and helpful with my questions.
Now I have to learn how to use a "hiking stick".