Vanguard VEO 2 CM-264
£110/$130 www.vanguardworld.co.uk
It’s amazing that this Vanguard monopod is constructed from carbon fibre, given its affordable price. Equipped with a spiked rubber foot for extra balance, as well as a hand strap and carabiner hook for easy transportation, the Vanguard VEO 2 CM-264 is also one of the most lightweight monopods of its class on the market, weighing just 436g. With a 6kg of capacity it’ll handle most DSLR and mirrorless setups, and its extension height of 160cm is more than adequate. PROS Superb build quality; spiked rubber foot CONS Lower max capacity; long packed length