The Avalon Traveler is designed to fit into a standard equipment case. Crafted of aluminum, this Avalon boom pole is designed to meet the needs of ENG and DV Camera crews. It comes factory wired with a high-quality internal coiled cord and a sturdy male XLR receptacle conveniently mounted with a bottom exit. It also features high-reliability collars and a unique "captive collet" coupling system that allows the telescoping sections to lock in place securely and easily. Collapsed it is 1' 8" in length and extends to 6' 7".