The Ocean Traveler is not only the world’s first Stainless Steel tripod, actually it is the world’s first tripod specifically developed to challenge extreme climates and adverse elements. It is derived from the exclusive Limited Edition 90th Anniversary Titanium Traveler of which it carries the same design and manufacturing technology. The Ocean Traveler combines new features expressly developed for difficult environments, rich in salty water, sand, mud and high humidity levels with the compactness of the Traveler family. This unique combination makes the Ocean the ideal travelling companion for photographers who operate in these climates. Gitzo Ocean Traveler castings are made of uncoated Stainless Steel and manufactured with a unique process to guarantee high precision and ultra thin components. A special surface treatment, normally used for surgery equipment, completely closes any porosity at microscopic level ensuring to eliminate any anchoring point for corroding agents.