Pedco UltraPod 3 Compact Tripod with Phone Mount

The Pedco UltraPod 3 is an ultralight, multi-use tripod rated for up to 10 lbs, designed to hold cell phones, POV sports cameras, camcorders, binoculars, spotting scopes, compact DSLRs with shorter lenses, and any device with a standard 1/4 inch-20 female thread. A spring-loaded phone mount and a removable hook-and-loop cinch strap are included in the box, making the UltraPod 3 ready to use on a flat surface or lashed to a post, tree limb, or railing without additional accessories.

10-Pound Capacity in a 4.7-Ounce Package

The UltraPod 3's ball head assembly uses upgraded materials that push its safe load rating to 10 lbs, a meaningful ceiling for a tripod that weighs less than five ounces and folds to 7.25 inches. That capacity covers not just phones but binoculars and spotting scopes, which matter on a trail or at a campsite where glassing terrain is part of the day. The tripod does not require a separate head or adapter; the ball-and-socket mount is built in and adjusts to any angle without removing the device from the mount.

Two Ways to Set Up, One Strap Included

Fold-out legs with non-slip rubber feet let the UltraPod 3 stand on any reasonably flat surface: a tailgate, a rock, a picnic table. When a flat surface isn't available, the included 13-inch hook-and-loop cinch strap wraps around a post, railing, or tree limb and holds the tripod in place. The strap is removable, so it doesn't add bulk when it isn't needed. Both setups use the same ball head, so repositioning the camera or phone takes seconds without tools.

Universal Phone Mount Included

The included spring-loaded phone mount fits phones up to 3.5 inches wide and offers two mounting positions. It attaches to the tripod's standard 1/4 inch-20 thread, the same thread used by the rest of the UltraPod 3's compatible devices, so it can be swapped out for a camera or scope without a separate adapter. The mount is sized to fit large phones including the iPhone 8 Plus.

Features

• 10 lb safe load rating: upgraded ball head materials support cameras, scopes, and binoculars
• Included phone mount: spring-loaded, universal fit up to 3.5 inch phone width, two mounting positions
• Ball-and-socket head: 360-degree pan, plus or minus 90-degree tilt, plus or minus 20-degree angular adjustment
• Fold-out legs: non-slip rubber feet for stable surface placement
• Hook-and-loop cinch strap: 13-inch removable strap for attachment to posts, limbs, and railings
• Standard thread: 1/4 inch-20 female thread compatibility across all supported devices

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The UltraPod 3 suits overlanders, campers, and outdoor photographers who need a compact, lightweight tripod for phones, POV cameras, spotting scopes, binoculars, or compact DSLRs with shorter lenses, particularly where surface space is limited and strap-mounting to a railing, post, or tree is useful.

The UltraPod 3 is not designed for full-size DSLR cameras with long or heavy lenses, or for any device exceeding its 10 lb safe load rating. It does not fit devices without a 1/4 inch-20 female thread unless a separate adapter is used. The phone mount accommodates phones up to 3.5 inches wide; wider devices will not fit the included mount.

Common Questions

What devices does the UltraPod 3 support?

The Pedco UltraPod 3 supports any device with a standard 1/4 inch-20 female thread, including cell phones (via the included mount), POV sports cameras, camcorders, binoculars, spotting scopes, and compact DSLR cameras with shorter lenses, up to a maximum safe load of 10 lbs.

Does the phone mount come included, or is it sold separately?

The spring-loaded phone mount is included with the Pedco UltraPod 3 at no additional cost. It fits phones up to 3.5 inches wide, accommodates large phones including the iPhone 8 Plus, and offers two mounting positions on the tripod's standard 1/4 inch-20 thread.

Can the UltraPod 3 attach to something other than a flat surface?

Yes. The Pedco UltraPod 3 includes a removable 13-inch hook-and-loop cinch strap that wraps around posts, tree limbs, railings, and similar solid objects. The strap detaches completely when not needed, so it does not add bulk during surface-based use.

How does the ball head adjust, and do I need tools?

The UltraPod 3's ball-and-socket head adjusts to 360 degrees of pan, plus or minus 90 degrees of tilt, and plus or minus 20 degrees of angular movement. All adjustments are tool-free and can be made without removing the camera or phone from the mount.

What is the warranty on the UltraPod 3?

The Pedco UltraPod 3 carries a Limited 1-Year warranty.