Travel friendly tripod for star adventurer

[Nerf_Caching]

Hi all. So I'm planning on buying a Skywatcher star adventurer to place my evostar 72ed and dslr on and I'm looking for an inexpensive, travel friendly tripod that could hold the load of the scope and mount. I am aware that FLO sells a tripod for the SA for 55 pounds, but does anybody know of any alternatives? I plan on fitting the tripod in a suitcase if that helps, thanks in advance!

[thomasv]

I use the velbon dv-7000n, and think it's excellent, very solid with the centre column brace. Obviously take the fluid head off, which is then wasted, but still good value I think just for the tripod.

 

[baggywrinkle]

I use the Skywatcher tripod and extension. Works perfectly well for me. Light too. https://www.tringastro.co.uk/skywatcher-star-adventurer-tripod-15995-p.asp

If you need to stabilize it more then add a weight to the tray. Collapses nicely to fit in a suitcase or strap to a rucksack.