Have the Grip of a Gorilla

When you’re overseas exploring new terrain you never know when you’ll need to hunker down and take a photograph. The problem is not all places provide even ground to place a traditional tripod, leaving you with wonky pictures to send back home. The GorillaPod fixes that by creating moveable legs you can place just about anywhere.

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The joints of the GorillaPod are flexible and able to wrap around objects, meaning you adjust them to sit on rocks, grass or even wrap around a tree branch for a sweet overhead shot. The rubberized foot grips keep them in securely in place while you run for the pose and the original pod can support up to 7 times its own weight.

The tripod comes in traditional sizes as well as micro, and specific forms to accommodate heavier lenses like SLR-Zooms. It’s a pretty spectacular piece of equipment that opens up a whole new world of options for creatively framed pictures.

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It stands at just less than six inches overall, so it won’t take up a ton of room in your luggage or your pack, which is perfect for travel photographers constantly on the go. Whether you’re an amateur or a seasonal pro, we think this thing can come in handy.

The original model currently retails online for only $19.95.