Travel mount for both stargazing and terrestrial

[grjsk]

After what feels like ages without clear skies, I'm contemplating to use my 70mm scope for terrestrial views as well. I would also like to get a tripod that I can put in a backpack to bring on hiking trips. I have been looking at something like this:

https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p8275_TS-Optics-Optics-A284FMO-Aluminium-Tripod---Height-145-mm-to-1670-mm.html

It says it can handle 15 kg, but what is the maximum weight you would put one something like this with both stargazing and bird viewing in mind?

I'm also unsure about the mount head. Something like this is an option:

https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p9334_TS-Optics-Tilting-Head-and-Altazimuth-Mount-for-photo-tripods.html

Small, lightweight. Sturdy enough for a sub 2 kg scope I would assume, but without slow motion. Another option is something like this:

https://www.365astronomy.com/365Astronomy-AZ5-Versatile-Vari-angle-Micro-Motion-Alt-Azimuth-Telescope-Mount-HEAD-ONLY.html

It's bigger, heavier (1,9 kg), but it allows both paning around and slow motion. 

Do any of you have any experince with any of these?

[Victor Boesen]

I have the alt az mount head from TS and I'm really satisfied with it. I use it with my evostar 72 and it holds it really well. It is a little shaky when using high mags and especially when there's a little wind but on my manfrotto tripod it's a great addition to my travel kit.

Below is a video I made on it when I just got it. I'm planning to make another video at some point which will be a general review of the scope, mount etc.

 

[RT65CB-SWL]

Assuming your OTA/eyepiece/accseesory combo is not to heavy, I use a a ball-head with my Manfrotto 055B tripod, (image below)...

 

...though I do like the TS AZ6 mount/head.