Excellent tripod. Very good build quality and very sturdy. I use it for wildlife with a Nikon 200-500mm lens and a Nikon D3500 camera and it doesn't shake at all. Its weight doesn't bother me at all. And its great advantage is the ability to tilt the central column, very useful for macro photography as I also engage in that.

Very sturdy construction and at the same time flexible. Its strong point is the handle that can be horizontal, so you can take photos from top to bottom without the legs being visible.
The aluminum is a bit heavy, but not prohibitive for outdoor photography.

I have had it since 2015. It has endured countless "beatings" in adverse conditions, in saltwater, rivers, dirt, mud, rough rocks, etc. It has developed some issues with rust on the bottom where the screws and nails are inserted, but it still functions very well.
At the price I bought it (160€), to get something with similar features, you would have to turn to the Manfrotto 190, which costs 100€ more. The only good thing about Manfrotto (but infinitely important) is that there are spare parts available and you can easily get a part that is broken and replace it. In the case of Vanguard, I assume the alternative is to buy another tripod. One negative aspect is its weight (~2.5kg) and its size (~90cm minimum height), which makes it prohibitive for long hikes. Nevertheless, I highly recommend it!

From every perspective, it is an excellent product: very good build quality, easy to use, central column that offers the possibility of horizontal angle shooting, easy locking of the legs at three different angles, sturdy yet relatively lightweight, with its own carrying bag.
It has been voted by TIPA as the best photographic accessory in 2009, but it continues to be considered a top choice even today.
Obviously, it covers a specific range of needs - someone who wants something lightweight to carry with them daily would be better off looking towards Joby GorillaPod, as well as someone who wants to meet specific professional needs (supporting heavy weight, carbon-fiber construction instead of aluminum, etc.)
With a price of around 150 euros (the kit includes a head), it is an ideal solution for amateurs who are involved in macro photography, night shots, landscapes, etc., while offering features that one finds in much more expensive tripods.