The Manfrotto MKBFRA4 bra Befree travel tripod comes packed in a fairly compact case (approximately 42x14 cm) with strap therefore. The bag is made of a sturdy nylon fiber, is slightly padded and water-repellent. The design is (as always) a matter of taste, I for my part would have been happier without the signal red insert.
The tripod itself makes an excellent impression. Both visually and haptically convinced the tripod. The aluminum parts are kept in a shiny black; There are inscriptions and screws in silver and some red splashes of color. Everything can look very sophisticated.
With the help of the enclosed instructions, the tripod is set up quickly. The quick-release fasteners for leg snippets are working properly. There are two preset detents for the angle of the legs. Moreover, everything is individually adjustable.
Pulling out of the center column should try with good judgment and caution first. Although the tripod looks pleasingly stable even at full extension, but eventually pushes all logically to its physical limits. Heavyset telephoto lenses need was certainly a firmer stand.
The ball head with lock like it very much. It can be easily and smoothly positioned and lock, bit fiddly I find attaching the quick release plate on the stand. This would have been a bit easier for me.
For using the key for locking a small lodging option in the carrying case would have been nice.
For the price you wanted, I would have expected a small bubble level for alignment.
Conclusion: Overall a nice and functional lightweight travel tripod with restrictions on the stability. Who called heavyweight lenses and full-format cameras his own, but should look for alternatives.
