One leg, for the places where three are not allowed · review
A light aluminum monopod that folds to 16.75 inches and weighs 0.59 lb, with a foam grip and a spike foot, for about $22. It is rated for 5 lb.
At 0.59 lb, it is the lightest monopod on this shelf.
Rubber for floors, spike for grass.
5 lb. A declared load is a static figure: what the support holds without slipping. It says nothing about vibration, wind or what the head can hold once tilted.
Cameras use a 1/4-20 tripod thread; larger heads and sliders often use 3/8-16. A reversible screw or an adapter lets one support take both.
A monopod takes the weight of the camera and steadies the up-and-down axis, which lets you use a slower shutter speed than handheld. Plant the foot slightly in front of you and lean the pole back toward your body to form a stable triangle with your feet. It still needs a hand on the camera at all times.
Screw a small ball head or tilt head onto the 1/4-inch thread to change angle without moving the pole. The 3/8-inch adapter fits larger heads.
| Height | 62 in |
|---|---|
| Folded | 16.75 in |
| Weight | 0.59 lb (268 g) |
| Load | Up to 5 lb |
| Thread | 1/4 in, with a 3/8 in adapter |
| Grip | Foam, with wrist strap |
| Foot | Non-skid rubber with retractable spike |
| Amazon reference | B077T3G4K3 |
| EAN | 0841507107874 |
Altura rates it at 5 lb, enough for a camera and a mid-size lens.
No. Screw the camera on directly or add a ball head.
Altura describes it that way, with a rubber foot and a retractable spike.
At $22, it is the 1 cheapest of the 7 models in this category published here.
7.8/ 10
A light, cheap travel monopod.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Height | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Photo 62-inch Monopod | $22 | 62 in | Up to 5 lb |
| K&F CONCEPT MS16 63-inch Monopod | $22 | 63 in | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| NEEWER TP41 61-inch Monopod | $26 | 67.5, 94, 123 and 155 cm stops | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| NEEWER TP42 66.5-inch Monopod | $34 | 57.5-169 cm (22.6-66.5 in) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $22 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Travelers and hikers who want a light monopod for a mirrorless or small DSLR.
Amazon reports what buyers took in the month before this page was last checked: at least 400.
The figure is a floor, rounded by Amazon, and read through Keepa — it says what buyers picked, not what a maker claims.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
63 in · five sections, flip locks · 17 in folded · 10 kg (22 lb) load · metal spike and rubber foot · 1/4 and 3/8 in interfaces · anti-slip padding, wrist strap
A five-section aluminum monopod rated for 10 kg (22 lb), folding to 17 inches, with a rubber and metal foot, sold by K&F Concept for about $22.
Best for: Event and wildlife shooters with heavier lenses who want a cheap support.
≈ $22
159 cm (62.6 in) · folds to 43 cm (16.9 in) · 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) · five sections, twist locks · 15 kg (33 lb) load · 1/4 and 3/8 in · wrist strap, rubber grip
Manfrotto’s light travel monopod, rated for 15 kg, with twist locks and a convertible 1/4 to 3/8-inch screw, sold by Amazon.com for about $45.
Best for: Travelers who want a brand-name monopod that handles heavy zooms.
≈ $45
57.5-169 cm (22.6-66.5 in) · four sections, twist locks · 456 g (16 oz) · 10 kg (22 lb) load · interchangeable rubber and steel feet · silicone grip · 1/4 and 3/8 in
A 66.5-inch aluminum monopod rated for 10 kg with interchangeable feet and a silicone grip, for about $34. It has 48 ratings at 4.9 stars.
Best for: Travelers and creators with action cameras or mirrorless bodies.
≈ $34
Each amount in a write-up is what the listing showed when that page was written. The figure next to the product is pulled in as you read, and it is the one that counts.
