Tether Tools Dual Wing Sand Bag (25 lbs / 11.4 kg)

The Tether Tools Dual Wing Sand Bag is a versatile and essential piece of equipment for photographers and videographers, designed to provide stability and counterweight for a variety of studio and on-location setups.

Key Features and Specifications:

• Weight Capacity: It can hold up to 25 lbs (11.4 kg) of weighted material.

• Ships Empty: The sandbag is sold and shipped empty for convenience and to reduce shipping costs. You can fill it with your choice of weighted material, such as sand, pea gravel, or metal shot.

• Dual Wing Design: Its "saddlebag" style design with two separate compartments allows it to be easily draped over a stand's leg, a boom arm, or other support structures. This design helps to distribute weight evenly and provides a secure, non-slip hold.

• Durable Construction: The bag is constructed from tough, black Cordura nylon and features double-stitched seams for enhanced strength and durability, ensuring it can withstand rugged use on a set.

• Versatile Mounting Options:

  • Saddlebag style: Drape it over the legs of a light stand or tripod to prevent them from tipping over.

  • D-Ring: A built-in D-ring allows you to hang the bag from a tripod's ballast hook or a J-hook on a backdrop stand.

  • Strap Handle: A convenient strap handle makes it easy to carry and position the sandbag.

Common Uses:

• Stabilizing Light Stands: Its most common use is to add weight to the base of light stands, especially when using heavy modifiers or working in outdoor, windy conditions.

• Tripod Stability: Hanging the sandbag from the center column hook of a tripod provides a low center of gravity, which helps to increase stability and reduce camera shake, especially for long exposures.

• Counterweight: It's an effective counterweight for boom arms, C-stands, and other equipment to balance a load.

• Camera Support: The saddlebag design can also be used to securely nest a camera and lens for low-angle shots or on uneven terrain, providing a stable platform for unique perspectives.

• Securing Backdrops and Set Walls: Sandbags are also used to weigh down the bases of backdrop stands or to hold down set walls and other props.