Sandbags/Weight Bags
Matthews Boa Bag (15 lb)
- Uniquely-Designed Nylon Shot Bag
- Wraps Around Stands and Tripods
- Rubber Wrapped Grips To Prevent Slippage
- Great for Portable Kits and Jibs
Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag Kit (27 lb, Orange, 6-Pack)
- Cordura Nylon
- Rugged and Durable Assembly
- Double-Zipper Design
- Water and Weather Resistant
Cambo RD-1295 Empty Counterweight Bag (20 lb)
Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - (35 lb Capacity, Black)
- Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon
- Double Zippered
- Upper and Lower Nylon Hand Straps
ORCA OR-83V Vertical Sand/Water Bag
- Easy, Lightweight Transport When Empty
- Ideal for Travelling & Location Shoots
- Sold Empty, Fill with Sand or Water
- Ideal Counterweight for C-Stand
ORCA OR-83 Sand/Water Bag
- Easy, Lightweight Transport When Empty
- Ideal for Travelling & Location Shoots
- Sold Empty, Fill with Sand or Water
- Ideal Counterweight for C-Stand
ProX Double-Zipper Saddlebag Sandbag (Empty, 55 lb Capacity)
- Empty Bag
- Holds up to 55 lb of Sand
- Dual Interior Compartments
- Double Zipper System
Matthews RoadBags Sandbag (35 lb)
- 28 x 15" Unfilled Dimensions
- Double Touch Fastener Closure
- Leak-Proof Fillable Pocket
- Integrated D-Ring for Hanging
Kupo Sandbag (35 lb Capacity, Black)
- Cordex Textured Nylon Bag
- Saddle Bag Design with Top Handle
- Ships Empty, Can Fill with Sand or Shot
- Stabilizes Light Stands or C-Stands
PortaBrace Heavy-Duty Sandbag (15 lb, Blue, Empty)
- Heavy-Duty 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon
- Leak-Resistant Double-Stitched Design
- Easy Grip Nylon Handles
- Durable Nylon Webbing
MOVE'N SEE Manfrotto Saddle Sandbag for Pix4Team Heavy Stand (22 lb, Empty)
Westcott HurleyPro H2Pro Weight Bag
- Provides 8.7 lb of Weight
- Refillable Water Reservoir
- Large, Easy-Close Lid
- Zipper Connects Multiple H2Pro Bags
Galaxy Audio Saddle Bag Sand/Water Bag
Kupo Sandbag (50 lb Capacity, Black)
- Cordex Textured Nylon Bag
- Saddle Bag Design with Top Handle
- Ships Empty, Can Fill with Sand or Shot
- Stabilizes Light Stands or C-Stands
Kupo Shot Bag (15 lb, Black)
- Stabilizes Light Stands or C-Stands
- Bag Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
- Used as Counterweight on Boom Arms
- Made from Cordex Textured Nylon
Global Truss Sandbag (Black, 25 lb)
Impact SSB-35 Saddle Shot Bag (Black, 35 lb)
- Two-Sided Saddle Bag with Top Handle
- Heavy-Duty, Durable Black Cordura Nylon
- Water-Resistant Polypropylene Liner
- Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag Kit (35 lb, Orange, 6-Pack)
- Cordura Nylon
- Rugged and Durable Assembly
- Double-Zipper Design
- Water and Weather Resistant
Kupo Shot Bag (25 lb, Black)
- Stabilizes Light Stands or C-Stands
- Bag Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
- Used as Counterweight on Boom Arms
- Made from Cordex Textured Nylon
Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (15 lb, Caution Striped, Set of 6)
- Set of 6 Filled 15 lb Sandbags
- Caution Striped Cordura Nylon
- Rugged and Durable Assembly
- Double-Zipper Design
Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (20 lb, Caution Striped, Set of 6)
- Set of 6 Filled 20 lb Sandbags
- Caution Striped Cordura Nylon
- Rugged and Durable Assembly
- Double-Zipper Design
CineGearFactory Empty Saddle Sandbag (13.2 lb)
- 1000D Nylon Fabric Construction
- Weight Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Strong Carry Handle
- Empty for Travel, Fill on Location
CineGearFactory Empty Saddle Sandbag (32 lb)
- 1000D Nylon Fabric Construction
- Weight Capacity: 32 lb
- Strong Carry Handle
- D-Rings for Hanging
Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag (5 lb, Orange)
- Orange Cordura Nylon
- Rugged and Durable Assembly
- Double-Zipper Design
- Water and Weather Resistant
Phottix Stay-Put Sandbag II (Medium)
- Holds up to 13.2 lb
- Ships Empty
- Zipper Openings
- Saddlebag Design
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.