The velbon up 400 monopod is an ideal travel accessory due to its slight stature and 4 part aluminium leg section despite weighing only 390g this monopod can extend to an impressive 160cm and hold a maximum of 15kg on its unc 14 head screw when you are done using the velbon up 400 it collapses down to a modest 51cm easily small enough for most compact suitcases