I highly recommend an Avalon T-Pod - incredibly sturdy with large load capacities, beautifully machined, but still remakably light, plus a useful carryl handle and threaded holes for adding accessories. Folds away into the supplied padded carry bag and is perfect for portable setups. They are now making Baader-branded ones as well.
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/e...um-tripod.html
http://www.avalon-instruments.com/products/t-pod-tripod