>>685636not him, but I carry one of these on motorcycle trips:
http://www.amazon.com/Pedco-UltraPod-Lightweight-Camera-Tripod/dp/B000ANCPNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455133126&sr=8-1&keywords=ultrapodYou can set it up on the ground or strap it to a tree or fence post with the velcro strap. It's really strong and stable, even when used with a heavy DSLR. You need to get a little inventive when using it since it doesn't hold the camera very high off the ground when used in "regular tripod mode" but being able to strap it onto a nearby tree branch makes it pretty versatile.
