Update: 5/5 Without me ever reaching out, the seller sent a message within 24 hours of my review posting explaining a bit more about the product, including the fact that the plastic leg clamps are covered by a 10 year warranty. This type of customer support is amazing. The seller initiated a full refund and said I could keep the item, encouraging me to provide more feedback in the future as I continue to use the product.

Original: 3/5 Stars. I got this tripod so that I could take better photos while traveling and hiking. Overall, I love this tripod!
Pros:
Versatile - This tripod is like a spider, I was able to use it on steep hills and at very awkward angles to get the photo I wanted.
Sturdy - The product is made out of a durable metal that I wasn't worried about breaking.

Cons:
The leg- locking mechanisms are plastic and seem like the most likely thing to break.

The product is not lightweight.

As I opened the product, the level from the top knob of the ball head fell off. Seems like it was just missing glue but was definitely worrying.

My biggest concern is the mounting mechanism that joins the ball head to the tripod itself. The smaller knob intended for horizontal rotation does not seem to loosen anything up, so I have to turn the entire orange piece if I need it to be pointed in the right direction. This often ends up loosening it's attachment to the tripod. I wish that there was a way to lock the orange piece onto the tripod in addition to the screw mechanism.

Inside of my package was a piece of paper saying that in exchange for a review they will send a $30 Amazon gift card. With this in mind, the tripod enters a low to mid range price point and excells within that category.

I like everything about this except the head.
First, the otherwise great instructions say nothing about how the head operates.
Second, if I loosen the collar nut to be able to rotate the head, it is immediately so loose that it wobbles. That in my opinion is the Most important function of the stand.
Third, it is very difficult to tilt the ball joint. It appears to have three functions: locked down, he-man and floppy. Without the leverage of a handle, as you see on many tripods, moving the head position is way too hard.
Now if the rotation issue was solved and smooth, then I could take a "˜set and forget' position on the rest but you have to leave a fair amount of time to get it dialed in each use.

This is close to being good but needs serious work on the head. Perhaps price point covers that lack. I certainly don't regret the purchase at that price.

One last thing, it may be that if I get a long rod with the correct thread, I could replace the existing tension knobs, effectively adding the handle that is missing. Just now thought of that. If I succeed and can edit this post, I'll update.

So easy to use and put away!!!!

This is such a great and high-quality tripod! It is exceptionally well-made, has dual-level bubbles, becomes a monopod, and even has foam grips on the legs for different shooting methods. I bought one for home and three for work. The case is well-made and stands up to the abuse. I also appreciate the second mounting bracket and the accessories, including a phone holder. The phone holder is big enough to accommodate my case and even can slide a light in on the top. I highly recommend this tripod!

I haven't taken this tripod out in the field yet, but the parts all seem to be well machined and it's the most versatile tripod I've ever owned. It's pretty easy to convert it to a monopod or turn the center column upside down without tools. The ball head is well constructed and the quick release plate seems sturdy compared to other QR tripods I've used. Removing it requires lifting it straight up off the base. It came with 3 hex wrenches to tighten up the legs if they get loose.

The instructions were very rudimentary, and I ended up taking off the wrong part of the center column when I first started playing with it. If you do that too, there are 2 plastic guide pieces that go on the column and fit only 1 way around a guide groove inside the tube, so it can be a little tricky to reassemble. In monopod mode, the padded handle is lower on the monopod than I'd like, but it's probably good if you use the monopod to shoot over a crowd. Besides the 3 hex wrenches (it would be nice if 1 wrench could fit all of the screws) included, there is a short center pole and a double ended screw for using it instead of the large center pole that comes preinstalled. There are no instructions at all about how to use those parts, and the case doesn't really have a secure place to keep them. I reinforced the bottom of the ziploc bag that came with the parts with duct tape (it was already torn in transit, but I'd recommend reinforcing it anyway if you plan to use it for storing the parts) and fit the bag with the wrenches, center pole, screw, and instructions in the bottom of the case and was still able to squeeze the tripod in. It also comes with a drawstring protective bag for the ball head, which is a nice touch.

Overall this seems like a nice quality tripod for the price. I took off 1 star for the poor instructions and lack of storage for the loose parts. It's also fairly heavy as tripods go, but that weight goes towards making it more sturdy and stable that it otherwise might be.