Not to disagree, but I’d skip the tripod first unless you’re doing *true* long exposures. For city travel I’m happier with:
- **Stability:** Sony GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip vs Leofoto MT-03 Mini Tripod — grip is faster; mini tripod is steadier but fiddly.
- **Power:** Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery vs Wasabi Power NP-FZ100 Battery 2-Pack — OEM is boringly reliable, 3rd party is cheaper.
- **Audio:** Rode VideoMicro II vs DJI Mic 2 — tiny + simple vs way cleaner speech.

> I’m putting together a lightweight Sony mirrorless travel kit (A7C + 28-60)… must-haves vs extra stuff

Ok so background: travel shooting usually dies from boring stuff… power + stability. Why it matters: once youre out all day, a dead battery or shaky night shot is literally the worst. For your situation, I’d buy (1) 2–3 extra batteries + a fast dual charger like Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger (be careful with random cheap chargers, I’ve had one get hot), and (2) a tiny tripod you’ll actually carry, like Peak Design Travel Tripod (Aluminum) or JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit. For quick video, I’d skip a mic and just pack a small deadcat like RØDE WS9 Deluxe Windshield… way less bulk. gl!

For your situation, I’d ask 2 quick things first: are you mostly shooting stills or do you care about clean audio for video?? And what’s your tolerance for carrying even a tiny tripod all day (like, are you cool with a mini one or you want full-height)? City travel IMO lives/dies on comfort: a comfy crossbody strap + a couple extra batteries + a tiny cleaning kit is BASICALLY mandatory (been there…). Then we can narrow what’s actually worth the sling space.

Seconding what folks said about power + stability. For tripods: Ulanzi Zero Y Aluminum Travel Tripod vs Sirui T-005SK Aluminum Tripod with B-00K Ball Head vs Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit — full-height is steadier (but heavier), GorillaPod is super sling-friendly but meh for long exposures (had issues w/ creep). Audio: skip tiny mics, just add Rycote Mini Windjammer for Sony ECM-LV1 if you use the stock mic. And dont cheap out on cards: SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I 128GB V30 U3. gl!

For your situation, I’d buy the boring safety stuff first… cuz unfortunately that’s what saves trips when things go sideways (dead battery, corrupt card, rain, etc.). Keep it sling-friendly and reliable.

- **Power + data insurance:** 2 extra OEM batteries (Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery) + a *second* memory card. I like SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I 128GB V30 U3 or Sony TOUGH SF-G Series SDXC UHS-II 128GB V90 if you’re shooting lots of video. Cards fail, it happens, and it’s brutal.
- **Tiny tripod that won’t annoy you:** Sirui AM-223 Carbon Fiber Tripod + Sirui B-00K Ball Head is small but still stable for night city shots. If you go cheaper, you’ll fight wobble and just stop using it (been there).
- **Weather + bump protection:** a simple Rainsleeve RS-1 Rain Cover and a couple OP/TECH USA Rainy Day Pack Cover Small-style covers for ur bag. Not sexy, but actually useful.
- **Quick audio fix:** Sony ECM-G1 Shotgun Microphone is tiny and decent. For wind, a basic foam + small furry cover is usually enough.

Stuff I’d skip early: variable ND filters (with 28-60 it’s kinda meh), big cages, and “fancy” straps unless ur current one hurts. gl!