I've got 3 different Slik models, but prefer the now discontinued 500G for backpacking as it's the lightest of my three (you can find them on ebay occasionally).
But I think it's hard to beat the Slik Sprint Pro III EZ. I prefer a pan head over a ball head, but you do pay a small weight penalty for it.
L-R, Slik Sprint Pro EZ Gen-I (2lb 13oz), Slik 500G-7 (1lb 5.1oz), Slik 150 (2lb 5.2oz):
Sprint Pro III EZ:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...nqPHT5wIVmh-tBh2oBQLuEAQYBCABEgL40_D_BwEThe Sprint Mini III... sub 2lbs:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1478441-REG/slik_611_890_sprint_mini_iii_bk.html/specsA super buy on of the Slik 150:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...nqPHT5wIVmh-tBh2oBQLuEAQYAiABEgKqy_D_BwEA good deal on a used 500 (needs cork/rubber skid plate on mounting plate):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SL...2?hash=item2d03bef78e:g:yIUAAOSwcOBePjytGreat buy on a Slik CF model:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1363621-REG/slik_615_567_pro_724cfl_carbon_fiber.htmlMan, this thread got me carried away looking at newer Tripods...