The little carbon fiber Benro/Leofoto/Newer are decent. I have a little benro.
There is nothing magic, the more it weighs the more stable it is.
There is a cool new Slik tripod that doesn’t have leg locks, they pull and twist. Can’t remember the name but it was light and seemed taller for the weight.
I always have a Joby Gorillapod and a bluetooth keyfob shutter controller in my pack - not sure if that's the kind of thing you are looking for or not.
The Benro line is great. Here is a link to see one that would be a great option. Use promo code promo24 at checkout and you get 10% off on any benro product