Promaster LS-CT コンパクトトラベルライトスタンド

This thing folds down so compact that I can toss it in my camera bag without a second thought. The built-in stabilizer at the base makes it far more steady than I’d expect for a 16-inch stand. Perfect for quick location shoots where every inch of space counts.

I wasn't expecting such a small case to hold something this sturdy—the shorter collapsed length is a game-changer for my packed camera bag. The extra stability is a nice bonus over larger stands I've used before.

Finally a light stand that actually fits in my camera bag—the 16-inch collapsed size is a game changer for travel. Despite being compact, it feels remarkably stable once set up, even with a decent sized speedlight on top.