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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura)

    • Original: $13.95
    • Save: $1.39
  • Price: $12.56
  • B&H # IMSBE5O
  • Mfr# SBE5O

Product Highlights

  • Two Wings
  • Double Zippered
  • Hand Strap

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Impact Sandbags come in a variety of shapes and weights. They are used for securing the bases of light stands and set walls. This Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura) has two wings, to allow draping over light stand legs. Each side of the bag has a hand strap for easy handling and hanging on hooks.

This is an empty sandbag, with a double zippered closure. Fill it with sand or small rocks upon arrival at location, and empty it at the end of the shoot -- no heavy shlepping or high shipping expenses.

Outer shell is water resistant, heavy duty cordura nylon, inner shell is gauge polypropylene.
Handles on both sides are heavy duty polypropylene with a military style sewn box and cross for extra strength.
Weight 5 lb (2.3kg)

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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura)
 
4.8

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (25)
  • Long-lasting (11)
  • Attach securely (8)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Good color value (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General purpose (12)
    • Indoors (9)
    • Outdoors (7)
    • Studio (5)
    • Night time (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Pro photographer (8), Semi-pro photographer (7), Professional (3), Semi-professional (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (15)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 26 customers

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    5.0

    I wish I got the bigger bag

    By B&HFrank

    from Steveston B.C.

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Good Color Value

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Outdoors

      Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

      The bag is great I only wished that I got the next size up.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      can't beat the price

      By eir

      from mexico

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use

        Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

        just get them if you need them, they're great.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Why gamble with your gear...

        By Shakti

        from Charlotte, NC

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attach Securely
        • Durable
        • Long-Lasting

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use

          Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

          I have at least six sandbags ranging from 5 pounds to 25 pounds. Tripods, lightstands... who in their right mind would risk having their gear topple? Invest in some sandbags they're worth the money.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Pleasant surprise

          By Rio

          from New Mexico

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Good Color Value
          • Long-Lasting

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • General Use

            Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

            Surprised that this lower cost option bag was sturdy and well stitched. The double zipper design is great and the mechanical operation of the zippers was smooth and easy. Handle is well designed. Put plastic bags inside this bag, then filled with sand. Expected lower price meant less quality. NOT so. Great bag. As good as they get.

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            • No

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            5.0

            must have

            By dcall

            from las vegas nv

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Durable
            • Long-Lasting

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • General Use
              • Indoors
              • Low Light
              • Night Time
              • Outdoors
              • Special Events

              Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

              great to hold down your stands & lights.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Must have to booms

              By RodneyT

              from Kettering, OH

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attach Securely
              • Durable
              • Long-Lasting

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • General Use

                Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                Great use for booms and weighing down the light stand

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                5.0

                Nice Quality

                By FilmLady

                from pensacola, fl

                Verified Buyer

                Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                I like the quality of the bag and the double zipper. These are good for smaller lights.

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                5.0

                Pretty small

                By poker punk

                from san francisco, ca

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Long-Lasting

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use

                  Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                  solid bag, works great but it is only 5lbs. A great bag to have in the bag. Dual zipper system is a great feature. Well constructed bag.

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                  • No

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                  4.0

                  Just right

                  By JL

                  from Iowa

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • General Use
                    • Indoors

                    Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                    This sandbag is just right for indoor use with light-weight light stands. Not recommended for heavier lights or outdoor use in windy conditions. Easy to transport - full or empty.

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                    • No

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                    4.0

                    Works Well

                    By Adam Redding Photo

                    from Toms River, NJ

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Indoors

                      Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                      Works well with smaller stands for lighting or to hang for extra weight for a tripod. Product is made out of good sturdy material and well made zipper. I used zip-loc bags filled with kitty litter for the filler. Bag weighs in at 4.5 lbs filled with this material.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Impact makes great bags!

                      By Jon

                      from Atlanta, GA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Good Color Value
                      • Long-Lasting

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoors
                        • Outdoors

                        Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                        I have various sizes of this brand; these are the perfect compact sandbags. Double zipper, durable, don't trip over me orange color!

                        I use heavy chain instead of sand. It's perfect, no mess, dense and compact! The bags are currently loaded with 11 - 15 lbs. of chain and only half full!

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Good weight

                        By BIngo

                        from WNY

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Attach Securely
                        • Durable
                        • Good Color Value
                        • Long-Lasting

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • General Use
                          • Indoors
                          • Low Light
                          • Night Time
                          • Outdoors
                          • Special Events

                          Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                          You NEED sand bags. If you made it this far, just drop a couple in your cart. Cheap and simple. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Durable and easy to fill

                          By DNR

                          from Austin, Texas

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Attach Securely
                          • Durable
                          • Good Color Value
                          • Long-Lasting

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Indoors
                            • Outdoors

                            Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                            Didn't want to lug around my heavier sandbags, but still wanted some added stability for my portable lights...these are perfect.

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                            • No

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                            4.0

                            Good weight for light stands

                            By Pennington

                            from Scranton, PA

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • inexpensive
                            • Portable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Indoors
                              • Outdoors

                              Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                              Got this to use with light-weight lightstands and a boom. I often use them outdoors and was tired of having every little gust of wind blow them over. The Impact Sandbag was about the cheapest option, but it works very well at adding stability to the stands. Two Sandbags would really be ideal, or maybe if this one held a bit more weight. But overall I've got no complaints - it does the job and looks like it should last.

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                              5.0

                              Made in the USA

                              By TNExposure

                              from Johnson City, TN

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                                  A great sandbag for the money. I filled mine with BBs. I would buy more products from this manufacturer.

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                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  I love em!

                                  By MajorDan

                                  from Tucson, AZ

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable
                                  • Long-Lasting

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                                      I ordered six for my studio and put them to use immediately. They work great for the light stands and background stands. I plan to order at least 4 more.

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                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Great product

                                      By Duck man

                                      from Wilkes-Barre, PA

                                      About Me Semi-Professional

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Durable

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Studio
                                        • Traveling

                                        Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                                        One of my better bags. I took the liberty to use steel shot in this one and it is holding up great.

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                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        Work great

                                        By NITeRAM

                                        from Kansas City, MO

                                        About Me Professional

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Durable
                                        • Easy To Use

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Location shoots
                                          • Traveling

                                          Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                                          Used to anchor mono light stands when shooting on location. Also used to anchor background stands and prop stands. Filled with sand, but steel shot would probably work better.

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                                          5.0

                                          Just right

                                          By Jeff

                                          from Ithaca

                                          About Me Semi-Professional

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Durable
                                          • Easy To Use

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                              Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                                              I wanted a few small sandbags to use with a few small lights I have and these bags are the perfect size. Sturdy, and easy to use with a double zipper to keep the pockets closed.

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                                              5.0

                                              Small sandbag

                                              By Keen Imagery

                                              from Central NJ

                                              About Me Professional

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Reliable

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Studio

                                                Comments about Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 5 lb (Orange Cordura):

                                                Nice small sand bag. I have a bunch of these.

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