Since I have been frequently asked which Tripod I am using when travelling that is strong enough for bigger DSLRs.. It's this one:
http://goo.gl/Fzfktm
and for Germans: On my blog I ve written an article about it and also about the remote control I am using for night shots (With links) : http://marc-photographie.com/blog/
Camping under the stars in total serenity at Lake Powell / Utah