For travelers interested in nature photography or photographing the night sky, investing in a good camera tripod is key.

Need to steady your camera or binoculars on the go? We've rounded up the best travel tripods for astrophotography, wildlife photography and more, great for capturing February's Lynx constellation.

Top 3 picks If you're short on time, use our quick round-up below for an overview of the the best travel tripods. Use the links to jump to our full write-ups for more in-depth coverage.

And portability is critical, we've also got a guide to the best travel tripods. Kimberley Lane is a landscape & seascape photographer living in South Wales. Originally using photography as a way ...