Congrats on the RX100, its a beast of a little camera. I have been using one for years and honestly, I am always a bit paranoid about it tipping over because those tiny tripods can be really flimsy. If you are doing long exposures at night in Europe, you need something that wont shake the second a breeze hits it or someone walks past your table. In my experience, the Sony grip you mentioned is way overpriced for what it actually does. You are basically paying for the brand name and some buttons you might not even use that much. For a much better budget-friendly option that I trust more, I really like the Ulanzi MT-08 Extendable Desktop Tripod. Its super cheap, usually around 15 to 20 dollars, and it doubles as a handle for vlogging. It feels surprisingly solid for the price, though I always make sure the legs are fully locked out before I walk away from it. If you want the absolute most portable thing for a small sling bag, definitely check out the Manfrotto Pocket Tripod Large Black. This thing is clever because it basically folds flat against the bottom of the camera. I keep mine attached almost 24/7. It is perfect for those group shots or setting the camera on a stone wall for a night shot. Since it is metal, it feels a lot safer and more stable than those cheap plastic legs. Honestly, spending 100 bucks on a Sony grip when you can get a safer, more versatile setup for way less is the way to go for backpacking.

I have been down this rabbit hole so many times with my own RX100 and honestly, spending a ton of money on the official Sony grip is kind of a waste when there are better practical options out there. For backpacking, you want something that basically disappears in your bag but actually works for those night shots. If you are on a budget but want something solid, look at the Ulanzi MT-08 Extendable Mini Tripod and Handle. It is basically the Swiss Army knife of tiny tripods. It is super cheap, usually under 20 bucks, and it extends so you can use it as a vlogging handle or get a bit more height for group photos. It fits perfectly in a small sling and weighs next to nothing. Another one I swear by for travel is the Pedco UltraPod Lightweight Camera Tripod. It does not look fancy, but it is super light and has a built-in velcro strap. That strap is a total game changer in European cities because you can just strap your camera to a bridge railing or a fence for those long exposures when there is no flat ground nearby. Pro tip for those night shots: even with a tripod, the RX100 is so light that pressing the shutter can cause a tiny bit of blur. Always use the 2-second self-timer so the camera has time to settle after you touch it. It makes a huge difference. Enjoy Europe, it is gonna be an epic trip!

Ngl, I'd check out the Joby GorillaPod 325 Magnetic Mini Tripod. It handles 325g easily and those magnetic feet are clutch for sticking the RX100 to street poles for steady night shots.

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