Manfrotto MM294A4 294 Aluminum 4 Section Monopod
Like most Manfrotto products, this monopod is really good quality and nice to use.    Height and weight:  Exactly as advertised, I measured both. I am 5'10\\" and with a Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head installed, my Canon 60D DSLR viewfinder is just above eye level. Without the head, the viewfinder is just below eye level. The weight makes it really easy to carry around, though I do wish it was a bit more compact. Overall though, it is a pretty good balance of weight, height, and capacity.    Stability and feel: