The tripod is very stable when it is mounted with phone or camera standing on desktop or ground, because the tripod is very large and has non-slip silicone pads at the bottom of each foot, the bottom of the stick has additional ABS supports to connect each foot. After Being folded, the long selfie stick is just 13 Inches. So it can be easily packed in your bag, or Backpack without taking up more space. Perfect choice for Travelling, Hiking and Camping. Very Sturdy Design