ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tripod packing

Okay kiddo, so have you ever played a game of Jenga? It's where you stack wooden blocks on top of each other and try not to knock them over. Well, imagine if you had to pack a bunch of metal rods (called tripod legs) together so they don't fall over or bump into each other. That's what we call tripod packing!

When we pack a tripod, we want to make sure that all three legs are protected and won't move around too much. We start by straightening out each of the legs so they're not tangled up. Then, we put little caps on the end of each leg to keep them from scratching anything.

Next, we fold up the legs so they can fit into a bag or case. We have to be really careful here because we don't want the legs to bump into each other and get scratched or dented. So, we might put some foam padding in between each leg to keep them separated.

Once all the legs are neatly folded up and protected, we can start packing the rest of the tripod pieces. This might include the head (the part that holds your camera), any extra arms or attachments, and maybe even a little tool kit.

We pack everything really tightly so nothing moves around too much during transport. And voila! A fully packed tripod ready to go on your next adventure.