I have a Uniloc 1600 which is very versatile and remarkably sturdy. It is also relatively inexpensive. My Uniloc is 8 years old and going strong, albeit with a replacement bent bolt and locking handle. I would avoid the Benbo Trekker. I owned one and it was poorly made and not sturdy. It ended up in a land fill after 18 months of amateur use. Manfrotto get good reviews and are well priced.
You will also need a head. A Manfrotto 488 is well made and some people here have recommended it.
Check Bird Forum and you should find some good discussions on tripods.
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