> i have $300 for something actually portable. Honestly, i been using the Ulanzi & COMAN Zero Y Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with my a7C and it’s been solid. You dont need to spend $600 to get something light. It fits right into that $300 budget usually and weighs almost nothing. I took it on a hiking trip recently and honestly didnt even feel it on my pack. It folds down really small because of the triangular center column design. The ball head is actually decent for the price too. Its plenty stable for a setup like yours since the a7C II isnt exactly a heavy beast. Save the extra cash for your Iceland trip... you're gonna need it for the food prices there lol. Seriously happy with how it performs for the money.

Unfortunately, my cheap aluminum legs were a total nightmare in Iceland. Waste of space.

• Sirui T-025SK Carbon Fiber Tripod with B-00K Ball Head This one actually fits in backpacks.