I went through this last year. i almost lost my gear cuz i used a flimsy tripod that couldnt handle the R6 weight. honestly, it was highkey scary seeing it wobble! * always hang ur bag for weight
* dont fully extend the legs basically, i use the Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Tripod with B-00K Ball Head. its light and cheap, but your going to want to be careful in the wind. gl

I went through this last year. Honestly, I settled on the Ulanzi & Coman Zero Y Lightweight Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod cuz it’s only 2.2 lbs and fits my carry-on easily. It’s highkey a steal for the price and handles my RF 70-200mm f/4 without any head drift... * Skip the center column to get better stability.
* Use a SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R6 Mark II 4153 to keep weight centered over the ball head. Works for me tbh!

In my experience, finding that sweet spot for an R6 Mark II is tricky cuz mirrorless setups can get front-heavy fast. I've tried many tripods over the years and honestly, the struggle with "boat anchors" is real. Here's what I recommend for keeping it under 3 lbs without the head drooping: * Peak Design Travel Tripod Carbon Fiber - Honestly, nothing beats this for packing. It literally disappears in a side pocket. The ball head is super quick to deploy, tho it feels a bit weird at first.
* Leofoto LS-224C Ranger Series Carbon Fiber Tripod with LH-25 Ball Head - If you want stability for long exposures, this is it. No center column means it's way more rigid, which is basically what you need for that RF 70-200mm f/4.
* Benro Rhino 08C Carbon Fiber Tripod with VX20 Head - A solid middle ground that handles the R-series ergonomics well. I'd probably go with the Leofoto if you're doing lots of long exposures... it's just more stable imo. gl!

Honestly I totally agree with the point about the L-bracket because mirrorless bodies like the R6II are so much smaller than old DSLRs that they get front-heavy way too fast with that RF glass right? I’ve been doing so much research on the different brands lately trying to figure out which way to go for my own kit and I noticed that 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey 2.0 doesn't get mentioned as much even though it's super compact and basically built for travel and I think it handles a lot of weight for its size? I'm still pretty new to all this but it seems like the market is split between the super high-end stuff like a Gitzo GT0545T Series 0 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod which is probably amazing but so pricey and the mid-range brands that everyone usually goes for. I’m also looking at the Vanguard VEO 3GO 235CB Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod because it comes with a smartphone adapter too which is kind of nice for behind-the-scenes stuff while you're waiting for a long exposure or something maybe? I'm not 100% sure if the leg locks are as fast as the Peak Design one tho.

@Reply #4 - good point! The L-bracket is definitely key for mirrorless ergonomics, but honestly, I dont think the Corey is the best move for technical work. Those 5-section legs are usually way too thin at the bottom for sharp long exposures, especially with that RF 70-200mm f/4 glass. Even a small breeze will cause micro-jitters. Basically, you want to look at the leg diameter and the apex design instead of just focusing on how small it folds. I have spent a lot of time comparing load specs and the Feisol Tournament CT-3442 Carbon Fiber Tripod is a much better choice for an R6 Mark II setup. It is only about 2.3 lbs because it skips the center column entirely, which makes it way more rigid. It fits in a standard carry-on easily if you reverse the legs. Another one to consider is the Sunwayfoto T2840CE Carbon Fiber Tripod. It has a 28mm top tube diameter which is really the minimum you want for real stability. Most travel tripods sacrifice way too much leg girth for portability, but this one stays under your 3 lb limit while being actually usable when you're out on a hike. Tbh, the lack of a center column is a game changer for keeping the weight centered.

Can vouch for this