Monopods are surprisingly useful. Seriously! We know from experience that once you own a monopod, it's something you just can't live without. Why? Here are some examples: Say you're on an outing where you need just a little lightweight stability, such as a wedding, sports event, or graduation; the MeFOTO WalkAbout Monopod is made for precisely that, walking about while taking photos or video without the hassle of setting up a tripod. And if strolling is on your agenda, it converts to a walking stick!\n\nPortable\nWhen compacted, the WalkAboutmeasures 18.1" in length, making it small enough to carry just about anywhere.\n\nExtendable\nDespite it's small size when compacted, the WalkAbout extends over 5 feet.\n\nSupports up to 30.9 lbs\nWeighing less than 2 lbs yetstrong enough to support a full DSLR and larger lens.\n\nCan be a Boom\nPlace a mic on top of the WalkAbout to help record audio.\n\nUse it as a "Light stick"\nGet your flash off-camera and in all the right places.