<p>Katie, I think the tripod you point out looks a bit plasticky - I would go for something a bit more solidly engineered. You don't need something that's so heavy that it's a pain to carry, just one that's reasonably solid.<br>
I don't agree with the silly comment that it's better to handhold than use a lightweight tripod. Even a relatively lightweight tripod is better than no tripod at all - just be sure to use it with care and use mirror lock up, and a cable release.</p>