If you are a walker a photographer then this is the piece of kit you cant be without the hama alpenpod is a monopod and a walking stick in one not only that it also has a host of other useful features rrwhen used as a monopod the alpenpod can be adjusted from 67cm to 141cm it features a built in compass has anti shock spring cushioning and weighs in at only 360grrthe tripod head that can be tilted forward up to 90 degrees there is an ergonomic handle with a hand loop on one end with a