Walking around for 3+ hours yesterday with my wood Berlebach (spelling?) tripod in the heat just about did me in. I have three excellent tripods, all very heavy. I have an older Gitzo for example, built like a tank, which my 8x10 sits on, but you know something,after yesterday, I ain't gonna go anywhere with that sucker unless it is in a car.

I need something light weight - like a decent carbon fire tripod. I am looking for something that does not break the bank, it such a thing does exists, but at the same time I can use either my 4x5 (either my Tachihara or my Crown Graphic), or my Nikon D700. The irony here is, at least to me, I think my D700 with the 24-70mm zoom weighs more than any of my 4x5s. I have plenty of good heads that all fit on the standard 3/8th screw mount.

I walk / hike on both paved trails and dirt trails, with some very minor climbing (such as up 30 - 50 foot high river embankments, etc), so any suggestions greatly welcomed.

thanks ahead of time.