For those of us, who owns a small digital camera and wants to have something to rely on while taking the photos, there is a solution. Gorillapod created by Intro 2020 is a tripod that climbs, well... almost.

Here what they say about it:
It’s lightweight, compact, portable, bendable, wrappable and it’s a tripod!
The Gorillapod firmly secures your compact digital camera to just about anything – anywhere and everywhere! It wraps around posts, trees, and railings, even sides of rocks, to form a stable anchor for compact cameras.
The Gorillapod has legs that can be contorted into various positions, made possible by ball and socket type joints that bend and rotate 360 degrees. The Gorillapod also doubles as a standard mini tripod with rubber grips on the feet.
It is supplied with a quick release plate that can be clicked into position and the release button can be locked for added security.

Source: PhotographyBlog.com