Just another suggestion before you go out and buy your best tripod,
make sure you find the LIGHTEST and the BEST tripod you CAN AFFORD.
Sorry for the capitals
.. I just like to emphasize the importance of it.
If you don't like carrying flash around, you won't like to carry heavy tripod around even more.
I have a good & stable tripod but not lightweight enough for me to carry around.
That makes me regret the purchase a bit but at least I'm happy because that's the lightest & best tripod I can afford
If I could afford more, I'll definitely buy the lighter one.
Now I found out that I like shooting outdoor portrait more so the tripod is hardly used.