Manfrotto BeFree Travel Tripod is the new compact, super-lightweight stabilization system from our favorite Italian manufacturers. Folded up, it’s only 40 cm long (just under 16″ for those of us not using the metric system), and reaches heights of just under 6′ fully standing. Despite its portable size, it can hold gear that weighs up to 8.8 lbs., and its patented leg angle selectors quickly allow you to select between two inclinations offering maximum versatility for camera positioning. Its built-in ball head and snap-on plate system make positioning and locking in your camera a breeze, and right now it’s got a $25 mail-in rebate through August 31, 2013. This is the perfect tripod for vacationing photographers, street photographers, or anyone else that wants a uniquely heavy-duty portable tripod. Check it out:

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