Instead of tripods, I'm using some very long shower curtain rods.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L43HT2E/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

and pipe clamps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5M39AW/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_1

It works like a charm, easy to set up and move if needed, and is a lot more compact than using a tripod :)

I'm using these shower pole shelves without the shelves attached, and these pipe clamps. The stations don't weigh that much, I always thought those Support bars were too heavy duty for what is needed. Had these up for 2ish years without issue.

Of you have a pole or in my case a curtain rod you want to attach a base station to you can use one of these.

I actually use two of them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5M39AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_htJ7Fb84E5XPK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I bought these (not Amazon, Walmart, though you may be able to find similar there) with these clamps for my apartment setup. The trays are optional to attach to them. Works well and haven't had any issues with them.

This is what I use on round curtain rods.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5M39AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_htJ7Fb84E5XPK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I have these: https://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-1-support-cargo-bar-66172.html with the Lighthouses mounted on these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5M39AW

Went with this option because my walls are stone, I don't have a masonry bit or drill and this is infinitely more portable. So far they've been up for over a month with no issues.