Smartphone Vlog Tripod Kit VK-20 Advanced Version

SmallRig VK-20 Vlog Tripod Kit — a pocket tripod for content-creating nomads

The gist: A compact tabletop tripod and phone clamp combo built to travel light while still rigging up mic and light accessories for on-the-road video.

• Telescoping tabletop tripod: Three retractable legs extend for tabletop or low-angle shots, then collapse small enough for a daypack.
• 1.5kg / 3.3lb load capacity: Confirmed on SmallRig’s spec sheet — enough to hold most phones plus a clip-on lens without tipping.
• Dual cold shoe mounts: Attach a shotgun mic and an LED light at the same time, useful for run-and-gun travel vlogging with unpredictable lighting.
• 360° rotating grip: Swap between portrait and landscape instantly for Reels/TikTok versus YouTube-style clips without repacking.

Newsshooter’s spec rundown of SmallRig’s vlog kit lineup confirms the 1.5kg/3.3lb load rating and the easy-to-retract phone-holder design that lets you swap phones quickly between shots.

Best for: traveling creators who want one small kit that doubles as a tripod and handheld rig. Skip it if: you need a full-height standing tripod — this is tabletop-scale. Runs ~$25 — check the current price before buying.