Saddle Sandbags For Photography - 15 lb Weights / Ballast

Weighted Sandbag Ballasts For All Your Camera Equipment!

Weigh down photography equipment with Saddle Sandbags! Use these 15 lb sandbag weights to hold down light stands, tripods, backdrops, props, and a variety of other production or camera equipment.

Our weighted bags come prefilled with 15 lbs. of sand and have up to a 25 lb. weight capacity! You can easily add or empty sand from the bag with the double zipper closure. They have reinforced seams to prevent sand from leaking out, are water resistant, and have single-sided built in handles. Get them wholesale as low as $17 each, they really are the perfect photography sandbags.

Please Note: We have a 3 day handling time.

Specs

Material: Nylon
Size (Dimensions): 23 inch length x 10 inch width
Handles (Dimensions): 11 inch.
Handle Material: Nylon
Closure: Double Zipper
Color: Black
Filling: Sand
Weight: 15 lbs.
Weight Capacity: 25 lb.
Refillable
Water Resistant
Reusable - Machine Washable

Features

15 lb. Weighted Sandbag: Already pre-filled with 15 lbs of sand. These sandbag weights come ready to use.
Great For Light Stands & Tripods: The saddle sandbag design helps to effectively hold down and stabilize a variety of production and camera equipment. Perfect for windy or conditions with uneven ground.
Heavy Duty: Able to hold gravel or rocks without breaking. These sandbags have reinforced stitching that makes them extremely heavy duty and tear resistant. They have a weight capacity of 25 lbs. Can be filled with sand, gravel, or other heavy materials such as lead shot or steel pellets.
Water Resistant: Use these sandbags in a variety of weather conditions.
Refillable Sandbags That Won't Leak! These sandbags have a double zipper closure and can easily be emptied and filled back up with sand, gravel, rocks, etc. They are perfect travel sandbags for photography.
Portable & Travel Size: Our refillable sandbags are the perfect size for travel. They have a single sided handle making them easy to pick up and carry.
Also Used For Signs & Outdoor Equipment: Use these at the base of a variety of signs and posts to prevent them from getting knocked down by the wind.

FAQ

What are sandbags used for in Photography?

Sandbags are used as ballasts in photography to provide stability and support to equipment such as light stands, tripods, and backdrops. Here are some common uses of sandbags in photography:

Stabilizing Light Stands and Tripods.
Anchoring Backdrops
Supporting Props
Balancing Strobes

How do you use sandbags for a tripod?

Here are some steps to use sandbags for a tripod:

First determine the weight of your tripod. Then choose the appropriate size and weight of sandbags you’ll need to provide stability.
Place the sandbags on the legs of your tripod, by either wrapping the sandbag around the leg or placing it on top of the foot.
Secure the sandbags to the tripod leg with a clip or strap. This will prevent the sandbags from sliding down the leg or moving around during the shoot. Then adjust the sandbags as needed.

Why use saddle sandbags for photography?

Saddle sandbags are used to add stability to photography equipment, such as light stands and tripods. They are most helpful in windy or uneven shooting conditions, to help prevent the equipment from tipping over. Other uses for these sandbags are to anchor backdrops or props in place.

What are the benefits of using saddle sandbags?

Use saddle sandbags to improve stability and safety for your photography equipment. Just fill them up with sand, pellets, gravel, etc, and adjust them as needed.

How do you fill saddle sandbags?

Use a funnel to fill saddle sandbags with material. Make sure you don’t fill past the sandbag’s weight capacity.

How do you use saddle sandbags?

Use saddle sandbags by placing them over the legs of a light stand or tripod, or drape them over a backdrop stand. Then secure them in place using clips or straps. Make sure to distribute the weight evenly across the equipment.