Would something like this be interesting?

I do a lot of hiking with camera equipment, and all the weight savings I get with my camping gear are taken away by bulky, heavy photography gear. I've even got a carbon fiber tripod, but it all adds up.

So I was thinking, would something like this be interesting?

Carbon fiber tripod with detachable legs. Two legs can be detached and used as hiking poles, albeit somewhat thick hiking poles. They can also be used to set up freestanding tents like the Tarptent. Or the tripod itself could be the frame for some kind of weird teepee thing.

The third leg can be converted into something like this: http://bushhawk.shopol.com/Item/BH-320D.htm

So you've got a fully functional lightweight tripod that can be used for serious SLR photography. Instead of just being a uni-tasker, the legs can be used for hiking poles, tent poles, and an SLR rifle mount contraption (extra option for those who want it).