Handheld Shots -- When hand holding a shot that normally requires a tripod, try shooting several frames with motor drive on its fastest setting. The first picture is often blurry - like a single shot would have been - but subsequent shots are more likely to produce a satisfactory result.
Light (But Sturdy) Tripod (add weight on site) -- Buy a light aluminum tripod with a center post. Drill a hole through two sides of post bottom. When you set the tripod up for a shot, put sand, rocks, etc. into a plastic bag, then put the plastic bag into a nylon stuff bag (perhaps the bag you carry the tripod in). Hang bag from the center post. Note - replace the tripod's "cheap" head with a good ball head.
String "Tripod" -- Equipment required:
- a thumb-screw that fits your camera's tripod connector
- 4 to 6 feet of string
- a stick about 1-1/2” to 2” long
Tie one end of the string to the screw and the other to the stick. Attach the screw to the camera mount, drop the stick on the ground and step on it. Roll the stick with your foot to wind up the string while holding the camera in shooting position until the string is tight. Adjust the string to your preferred length and re-tie it. Place your legs apart a comfortable distance and step on the stick. Pull up with camera, tightening the string. Take a breath, hold it, and press the shutter release. (Note: using a longer stick with string going to both ends and placing both feet on the stick may be helpful.)
Stability in Sand -- Get three tennis balls, cut a "X" in them and put one on the bottom of each tripod leg. They will prevent the legs from sinking into the sand and stabilize your tripod. As an added measure, you might want to punch holes in each of the 4 "flaps" (with an awl, nail, etc.) and run a string thru the holes and tighten the string to help hold the balls on the legs.
Monopod -- A monopod can be a great solution for many photographers. A "walking stick" monopod with a reasonable quality ball head on top can be a great tool unless you: (a) use slow film, (b) need slow shutter speeds for low light or blurring motion. Backpacking stores will usually carry one or two brands.
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