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For "smallish" binoculars (I have a pair of 10 x 50 and a pair of 15 x 70), I find a monopod with a pan-tilt head is ideal.
In fact, for 10 x 50, I usually don't even bother with the monopod - I find that as long as I'm sitting comfortably (I use a sturdy folding canvas camping chair - the type with a stubby-holder in the arm rest), I can hand-hold them perfectly well. The trick is be seated comfortably, and to hold them gently at their balance point, which may be a bit further towards the big objectives than the "natural" grasping point. If they are well-balanced, you only need a very light grip, and this reduces fatigue. If you are holding them too close to the eyepieces, you have to hold them tight to stop them tilting downwards, and this increases fatigue and shakes.
The 15 x 70 are just a bit over my hand-held limit - I can almost manage the weight, but they start to shake after 5 seconds or so. With these sized binoculars, you just need something stable to take the weight, but preferably easily adjustable for height and inclination. A monopod allows me to sit comfortably in my camping chair, adjust the height to take the weight on the monopod, and then lightly hold the top of the monopod for a beautifully stable and comfortable view, anywhere from the horizon to the zenith. I find it much more convenient than any "fixed" tripod for this size binocular.
If you have a camera tripod with a pan-tilt head, you can try it out by just folding the legs together and using it as a monopod - but a purpose-built monopod is even more convenient.
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