The Evolution mount is 16 pounds and its tripod is 13 pounds, but the mount has an internal battery so you don't have to cart a power source. You could use it with your existing 8" SCT optical tube.
The Ioptron Minitower is a bit lighter and would have more clearance for a refractor.
You probably need to figure out which mount suits you before deciding on a scope since portability is so important.
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