Travel Light with Light

When working in the studio one has the advantage of a controlled environment without the need to transport equipment from point A to point B.  Good studio equipment is quite heavy because it is heavy-duty. So how do you get the benefit of controlled studio light when you’re out at a location shoot?  One option is to place those smaller speedlights on travel-size tripods and hope the wind doesn’t blow them over because they cost around $400 each.