it is exactly what the name says: travelscope.pros:+ good quality. most of the parts are made out of metal (you expect that from a celestron)+ light and tough. just take the bag and go.+ very very cheap. probably the best price/quality ratio (it was 44)+ i liked the fact that it comes with the backpack, which by the way, it is not of an amazing quality but is functional+ all parts come in protectiv