A second recommendation for Feisol brand. I have the biggest one, the 37mm leg diameter "Elite" CT3472, and it is a pleasure to use a 400mm lens on it. I really like this tripod. The "Tournament" CT3442 is the next size down in the line-up, with 28mm diameter legs, and I imagine that its construction is just as nice as its big sibling. In fact, I have been thinking about getting a CT3442 and Arca-Swiss P0 if I start doing more demanding back-country hiking trips longer than 1 weekend.