Ok so for travel Osmo stuff, I’ve been reallyyy satisfied with JOBY GripTight ONE GP Stand — it’s a chunky little grip + tripod, no wobbly spaghetti legs, and it kills hand fatigue. If you want more stability, Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod is stupid solid for the size (about $25–$35). For comfort, add PGYTECH Camera Hand Strap… wait no, the PGYTECH Quick Beads Strap is the one I actually prefer. Works well, no complaints. gl!

Hmm, I’ve had a different experience than the “mini tripod grip” route tbh — for Osmo travel/street stuff, the wobbly/hand-fatigue combo usually gets solved better by going *slightly* bigger + more trustworthy locking. After a few years of shooting, I stopped trusting the tiny ballheads/skinny legs… unfortunately had a couple near-drops when someone bumped my setup.

If you want one thing that’s compact but actually stable, I’d look at SmallRig Mini Tripod with 1/4" Screw (Tabletop Tripod) — it’s not the lightest, but the stance is way less sketchy on uneven sidewalks/cafe tables. For the grip/fatigue part, PGYTECH MantisPod 2.0 Tripod (Standard Version) is kinda the sweet spot: it’s a grip, mini tripod, and does weird angles safely without you death-gripping the handle for 30 mins (at least thats what worked for me).

Also quick safety tip: whatever you pick, add a simple wrist lanyard to the Osmo/handle. People underestimate how fast sweaty hands + crowds = expensive oops. What Osmo model are you on (Pocket vs phone gimbal)?

Exactly what I was thinking

+1 to reply #1 — gotta know Pocket vs phone gimbal cuz mounts differ a ton. Assuming Osmo Pocket-ish:
- Ulanzi MT-16 Extendable Mini Tripod Selfie Stick: cheap, light, surprisingly stable… but the legs are kinda narrow.
- DJI Osmo Pocket Expansion Kit: better fit/ergos, less wobble, unfortunately pricier for what it is.
- PGYTECH Mini Tripod: sturdier feel, folds small, but a bit heavier.
For fatigue: add a thicker grip sleeve or a side handle; skinny sticks kill hands lol. gl!

TL;DR: Before I toss recs—what exact Osmo is it (Pocket vs Mobile/phone gimbal), and do you want the mini tripod to double as a selfie stick?

I feel u, my hands tap out around the 20–30 min mark too. Also, what’s your “compact” limit… like pocketable, or just small in a sling? With those two answers I can point you at a solid mini tripod + rubberized grip combo that won’t wobble and stays under $120.