3 Legged Thing Winston 2.0
Score: 100/100
Peak Design TT-CB-5-150-AL-1
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Winston 2.0 carbon-fibre tripod delivers a towering 194 cm height and a massive 40 kg load capacity while remaining lightweight at 1.73 kg (legs only). Its modular design offers versatile configurations, though it is less compact and its twist-locks are stiff.
The Peak Design Travel Tripod (Aluminum) delivers pro-level stability in an ultra-compact package, folding down to a water-bottle size while supporting up to 20 lb of gear. Its cam-lock legs, reversible center column, and built-in phone mount make it ideal for travel, but the single-ring ball head and required hex key can be a learning curve.
| Attribute | 3 Legged Thing Winston 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
40 kgbest | 9.07 kg | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.73 kg | 1.56 kgbest |
194 cmbest | 152.4 cm | |
23.1 cmbest | 14 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | 61.2 cm | 39.1 cmbest |
3 | 5best | |
9best | 5 |
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| Attribute | 3 Legged Thing Winston 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
Load & Capacity(1) | ||
Maximum Load Capacity (kg) | 40 kg | 9.07 kg |
Size & Weight(4) | ||
Tripod Weight (kg) | 1.73 kg | 1.56 kg |
Maximum Height (cm) | 194 cm | 152.4 cm |
Minimum Height (cm) | 23.1 cm | 14 cm |
Folded Length (cm) | 61.2 cm | 39.1 cm |
Head(1) | ||
Head Type | ball | Ball head |
Legs(4) | ||
Number of Leg Sections | 3 | 5 |
Leg Lock Type | twist | Cam-style |
Center Column Type | removable reversible | Reversible with hook |
Foot Type | rubber | TPU |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Construction Material | carbon fibre | Aluminum |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 9 | 5 |
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Professional reviewers uniformly commend the Winston 2.0 for its towering height, exceptional load capacity, and innovative modularity.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, emphasizing the tripod's stability, ease of setup, and the freedom provided by its extensive height range, while most common complaints revolve around the stiff twist-locks and fiddly centre-column removal.
Professional reviewers praise the tripod's innovative, space-efficient design and benchmark-setting compactness, awarding it top scores for build quality and quick setup while noting the single-ring ball head's limited precision and lack of panning.
Everyday users consistently commend the tripod's portability, stability with heavy DSLR setups, and the convenience of the built-in phone mount, though some find the hex key requirement and ball-head tension adjustments cumbersome.
“Fits in my hydration pack like a water bottle.”
“Stable with my Nikon D850 and 70-200mm lens.”
“Love the built-in phone mount - super handy for vlogging.”
