Not sure what is really the issue but just sharing my experience.
No matter how laychay, I still bring a tripod everywhere. Laziness means you may lose the opprotunities to capture certain images that required the help of the tripod. It's a choice you have to make. In situations like long exposure , night shot or even macro close up shoot, I highly doubt you can handheld in such situation.
To make things a little better for yourself consider a few options:
1. Get a lighter tripod eg. carbon fibre tripod. It really takes alot of weight away. Look at it as a long term investment, buy once & never have to think about it again.
2. Get a compact tripod if you dun want to lug around a big or heavy tripod. Sirui, Benro & Gitzo has got some CF tripod that is below S$200 & yet still can fit into my computer laptop bag.
3. Get a bag that has a compartment for putting the tripod. It should be secured tightly & not rock or swing around when you walk. if no budget, then get velcro straps to hold it dwon with the bag that you are using.
4. Weigh what are your common usage & buy the right tripod. Ask yourself :"Do I need different sizes of tripod or get a reasonable budget & size one that can serve you in most situations?" Personally, I have a rock steady tripod for heavier gear & a travel tripod for rough trips. But I ever carry the Gitzo 2228 up to Huangshan & SimaTai Great Wall, because the strong wind there just required the heavier & tougher tripod to do the job.
Joe Cornish ever said: " There's no lousy photographers, only lazy photographers." Check out his works. This UK National Heritage Trust designated Photographer lug around a easily 4 kg wooden sturdy tripod with large format camera system & trek to scenic landscape area for hours to bring us some of the most wonderful images of the coastal UK. He's a constant reminder to me that you don't want to miss out when the perfect image happens & you are not well equipped to capture them.
Check out his website:
www.joecornish.com
For me, tripod is a must when I travel, like oit or not, I carry it. So far, all images come back the way I want it. You can see the images I make at:
www.jeffryanstudio.com in the landscape category.