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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (25 lb, Black, 6-Pack)

Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (25 lb, Black, 6-Pack)

B&H # IMSBFB256K
Key Features
  • Black Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$11995
Reg. $179.50
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (25 lb, Black)

Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (25 lb, Black)

B&H # IMSBFB25 MFR # SBF-B-25
Key Features
  • Black Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2995
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (20 lb, Black)

B&H # IMSBFB20 MFR # SBF-B-20
Key Features
  • Black Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2495
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (15 lb, Orange)

B&H # IMSBFO15 MFR # SBF-O-15
Key Features
  • Orange Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2195
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (15 lb, Black)

B&H # IMSBFB15 MFR # SBF-B-15
Key Features
  • Black Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2195
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (15 lb, Orange, 6-Pack)

B&H # IMSBFO156K
Key Features
  • Orange Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$9870
Reg. $131.70
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Matthews Boa Bag (10 lb)

B&H # MAWB10B MFR # 299887
Key Features
  • Uniquely-Designed Nylon Shot Bag
  • Wraps Around Stands and Tripods
  • Rubber Wrapped Grips To Prevent Slippage
  • Great for Portable Kits and Jibs
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$5000
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (35 lb, Black)

B&H # IMSBFB35 MFR # SBF-B-35
Key Features
  • Black Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$3395
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (15 lb, Caution Striped)

B&H # IMSBFCS15 MFR # SBF-CS-15
Key Features
  • Caution Striped Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2395
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (5 lb, Orange)

B&H # IMSBFO5 MFR # SBF-O-5
Key Features
  • Orange Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$1496
Reg. $19.95
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$4700
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (5 lb, Black)

B&H # IMSBFB5 MFR # SBF-B-5
Key Features
  • Black Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$1895
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (20 lb, Orange)

B&H # IMSBFO20 MFR # SBF-O-20
Key Features
  • Orange Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2495
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (25 lb, Orange)

B&H # IMSBFO25 MFR # SBF-O-25
Key Features
  • Orange Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2995
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Impact SSB-25 Saddle Shot Bag (Black, 25 lb)

B&H # IMSSB25 MFR # SSB-25
Key Features
  • Two-Sided Saddle Bag with Top Handle
  • Heavy-Duty, Durable Black Cordura Nylon
  • Water-Resistant Polypropylene Liner
  • Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
$6495
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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - (5 lb Capacity, Black)

B&H # IMSBEB5 MFR # SBE-B-5
Key Features
  • Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon
  • Double Zippered
  • Upper and Lower Nylon Hand Straps
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$1095
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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag Kit (18 lb, Orange, 6-Pack)

B&H # IMSBEO186K
Key Features
  • Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$5870
Reg. $77.70
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Matthews Boa Bag (5 lb)

B&H # MAWB5B MFR # 299886
Key Features
  • Uniquely-Designed Nylon Shot Bag
  • Wraps Around Stands and Tripods
  • Rubber Wrapped Grips To Prevent Slippage
  • Great for Portable Kits and Jibs
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$4700
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (20 lb, Caution Striped)

B&H # IMSBFCS20 MFR # SBF-CS-20
Key Features
  • Caution Striped Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2695
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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag Kit (15 lb, Black, 6-Pack)

B&H # IMSBEB156K
Key Features
  • Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$6995
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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - (15 lb Capacity, Black)

B&H # IMSBEB15 MFR # SBE-B-15
Key Features
  • Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon
  • Double Zippered
  • Upper and Lower Nylon Hand Straps
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$1799
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Neewer Heavy-Duty Sandbags for Light Stands, Boom Stands & Tripods (6-Pack)

B&H # NE66600134 MFR # 66600134
Key Features
  • Six 10 x 9" Sandbags
  • Each Supports up to 20 lb of Sand/Gravel
  • Heavy-Duty Nylon Material
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$3241
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Impact SSB-15 Saddle Shot Bag (Black, 15 lb)

B&H # IMSSB15 MFR # SSB-15
Key Features
  • Two-Sided Saddle Bag with Top Handle
  • Heavy-Duty, Durable Black Cordura Nylon
  • Water-Resistant Polypropylene Liner
  • Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
$4500
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Matthews Boa Bag (15 lb)

B&H # MAWB15B MFR # 299888
Key Features
  • Uniquely-Designed Nylon Shot Bag
  • Wraps Around Stands and Tripods
  • Rubber Wrapped Grips To Prevent Slippage
  • Great for Portable Kits and Jibs
See All Details
$6100
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Neewer Heavy-Duty Sandbags for Light Stands, Boom Stands & Tripods (2-Pack)

B&H # NE66600135 MFR # 66600135
Key Features
  • Two 10 x 9" Sandbags
  • Each Supports up to 20 lb of Sand/Gravel
  • Heavy-Duty Nylon Material
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$1299
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Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (25 lb, Caution Striped)

B&H # IMSBFCS25 MFR # SBF-CS-25
Key Features
  • Caution Striped Cordura Nylon
  • Rugged and Durable Assembly
  • Double-Zipper Design
  • Water and Weather Resistant
$2995
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Impact SSB-10 Saddle Shot Bag (Black, 10 lb)

B&H # IMSSB10 MFR # SSB-10
Key Features
  • Two-Sided Saddle Bag with Top Handle
  • Heavy-Duty, Durable Black Cordura Nylon
  • Water-Resistant Polypropylene Liner
  • Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
$3995
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Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - (27 lb Capacity, Orange)

B&H # IMSBEO27 MFR # SBE-O-27
Key Features
  • Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon
  • Double Zippered
  • Upper and Lower Nylon Hand Straps
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$1687
Reg. $18.95
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Using Saddle Sand Bags and Weight Bags as Counterweights

Saddle sandbags can function as counterweights for photo and video extension arms, tripods, and C-stands. There are three common types of filler for shot bags: water, sand, and buckshot. Some bags come without fillers, which is useful for video or photo shoots in nature when you don't want to carry prefilled bags.

 

Different Types of Weight Bags

Weight bags come in prefilled options that can weigh from 1 to 200 pounds. The bags feature vinyl, canvas, Cordura nylon, hemp, or polyester. Most feature leak- and water-resistant materials for use around electronics. Saddle sandbags have a flat middle with bags on each side, which are easy to sling over light stand extension poles or camera arms as a counterbalance. Water bags are simple to fill and empty, and are useful for weighing down lighting and studio equipment. Steadying tripods and other photo and video equipment helps you get the best shots possible, free of blurring or unintended movement.


Uses for Photography Sandbags

Boa, saddle, butterfly, and ballast bags are all suitable as counterweights for camera and boom equipment such as extension arms and poles. Circular sand or water weight bags are popular for weighing down tripods, as they offer stability for the center poles. Circular bags are also popular for steadying C-stands and lighting stands outside during windy weather. Place counterweights like saddle sandbags at the end of extension poles to balance the poles for camera equipment. This is particularly useful for continuous overhead shooting, as the opposite end of the pole can become heavy once the camera is on it. Adding counterweights also takes some stress from truss and pipe clamps, which could sustain damage if equipment doesn't balance properly.


B&H Photo and Video carries light stands, mounting hardware, and sandbags to help you expand your equipment. Browse a vast array of lighting, audio, video, and camera counterweights and find the right ones to keep your equipment balanced or steady during shoots.