My very kind daughter bought me a Platypod for Christmas, it lives permanently in my camera bag along with a ballhead. Though it does not take the place of my tripod all the time, I love the convenience of always having something to steady my camera on with me, without adding much weight to my camera bag.
Circling back to comment, after sending you a fav yesterday. :) Really nice lines and starbursts in this shot. Of course, I have to look up the Platypod.