I would like to highlight one monopod that I use quite often: the Velbon Ultra Stick Super 8. What I like about it, is that its just 26cm at the smallest, 156cm fully extended. As I use it to unburden my hand from the weight more than for stability, its actually perfect. I can put it on the ground or on my leg as I’m sitting. Helping me to keep the camera still while taking all those shots for focus bracketing.