Digital gadgets and accessories for the budget traveller from Globe Trotsky.

Digital gadgets and accessories for the budget traveller

Having carried my trusted but sturdy Manfrotto tripod and monopod around most of Europe as a football photographer, I know how awkward gadgets and accessories – particularly on budget airlines where baggage allowance and weight are paramount.

With my recent move into vlogging I wanted to update my gear to something a bit more portable without sacrificing reliability.

My new Manfrotto Element is less than half the weight of my old tripod and small enought to fit perfectly into (my girlfriend’s) carry-on suitcase. Result!

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