Guess it depends on the weight of your camera and the size of lenses you plan to use with it. Maximum weight load was one of the things I looked for when reading reviews on the various tripods I looked at. However, think you need to work out the balance between what sort of solid platform it will offer against how far you are likely to have to carry it. On my large camera bag, which is like a rucksack, there is a rigging at the back where you can stow a tripod. I also have another canvas bag with a strap that I can use if I am only taking as small camera backpack out with me.