I use a Joby GorillaPod for backpacking and camping. Perhaps not as versatile as the MeFoto, but it offers simplicity. It's convenient in a city setting since you don't need to fumble around with setup.
I also have a Joby GorillaPod that I use when I don't feel like I will need a full size tripod, it's useful because I can just take the ball head off the MeFoto and use it on the Gorilla Pod. I also have a a Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod - for some reason, despite having the most minimalist photography set up possible, I own three tripods!

(24Lii, sigma 50A, 135L), and for the other ends of the spectrum, sigmaEX 14mm2.8 and sigmaEX 100-300F4.







I had it zipped up under my jacket, and even though I fell down who know's how many times (my first time skiing) it was great to have on me. I did get it a little wet after one big fall launched some snow under my jacket... thankfully the only issue seems to be that the power button is slightly sticky now, I'll have to look into cleaning it off.





