So I finally pulled the trigger on the Canon R8 because I wanted that full frame look without the massive bulk of the R6 or R5 but now I am hitting a wall with accessories. I am leaving for a trip to Japan in three weeks—mostly Kyoto for the temples and then some night shots in Tokyo—and I really need to dial in my setup like yesterday. I am trying to stay under 500 dollars for both a tripod and a bag if possible but I can stretch it a bit if the quality is actually worth the jump.

I have been looking at the Peak Design travel tripod because of the size but man that price tag for the carbon one is just painful. I saw the aluminum version but then I read a few reviews saying it vibrates too much in the wind and since the R8 doesnt have IBIS I am worried my long exposures are gonna look like mush. I also checked out the Ulanzi Zero Y which looks similar and is way cheaper but some people on YouTube say the center column is annoying to use and the legs feel a bit thin. I am just confused if I should go for something super light or if I will regret it the second there is a breeze.

For the bag I am even more lost. I want something that looks like a normal backpack so I dont stand out too much on the subway. I saw the Wandrd Prvke 21L and it looks cool but is it too big for just the R8 and maybe two lenses? I am mostly carrying the 24-105 STM and the 35mm prime. I was thinking about a Peak Design sling but I am worried my shoulder is gonna be killing me after walking 20,000 steps a day around Tokyo. Maybe a smaller backpack is the way to go?

Does anyone have a setup they love for the R8 specifically since it is such a small body compared to the other R series? I want to keep things light but still functional for some night photography...