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The Joby Gorillapod is a lightweight flexible tripod. From the Joby website…

“The Gorillapod is the ideal camera accessory for photographers on the go. Throw it in your pocket or backpack and you’ll be ready for your next adventure! While the Gorillapod serves all the functions of a traditional camera tripod – steadying your camera under low-light conditions, taking timed group shots, etc. – it is the only tripod malleable enough to provide you with the perfect shot while wrapped around a tree branch, hanging from a pole, or perched on a jagged rock. The possibilities are endless!”

The Gorillapod is available in several colors and in three versions.

• Original - for point-and-shoot compact digital cameras weighing up to 9.7 oz (275 g)

• SLR - made to handle lightweight SLRs weighing up to 1.75 lbs (800 g)

• SLR-Zoom - for SLRs with zoom lenses and video cameras up to 6.6 lbs (3 kg)

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been using the Gorillapod Original to take macro pictures used on my food blog. Since my compact digital camera doesn’t have image stabilization, the Gorillapod has been fantastic at steadying the picture. It’s also great for taking group shots during a hike. Forget about rotating someone in and out of the shot to take the picture.

It’s a perfect gift for active people. Who wants to carry a big, rigid tripod around while you’re traveling? You won’t need to with a Gorillapod.

[Picture via Joby]