I had been just a big heavy tripod from Manfrotto (X055ProB with 808RC4 and quick-change system for the tripod head) and have after the last long tour with the tripod up my mind to get a smaller and primarily lighter tripod. A colleague of mine had the predecessor of Slik MINI GM and I have been impressed by the. So ordered the successor and yesterday he came to. Nearly 3.5kg lighter and also in the transport size only half the size it met all expectations. The tripod is stable, it carries 2kg without problems.
A small drawback is the attachment of the quick release plate on the camera. Without coin or screwdriver etc. you have no chance this be firmly affixed to the camera. But that's at the Manfrotto which I have no different and there is always mostly loose change while also not a big problem.
Definitely a great tripod for relatively little money! Highly recommended.