Vanguard SB-100 Stone Bag
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I'm not sure what the limit is, but I can usually fit 5 to 10 pounds of stones in there without difficulty. In practice, I mostly use it as a "spare shelf" for various items. Material that is both durable and long-lasting.
This bag was designed to hold a tripod and does a fantastic job. I fill a plastic bag with rocks, dirt, and even food cans, and call it a rock bag. It maintains the stability of my tripod. Because of the pole in the middle, using it on a light stand would be difficult. Instead, I'd consider investing in a sandbag. Search for sand bags on Amazon; you'll find plenty of options. best of luck
Overall height is 7", but it appears that it is only 1. 5" - You could wrap it around a tube with a diameter of 75 inches safely.
Underneath an outdoor easel, I use my Stone Bag. It connects to the tripod (which is essentially a camera tripod), and I use it to store my painting supplies. So I'm not sure how much weight it's supposed to support, but a couple of bricks would certainly fit.
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Just take care! Take extreme caution when putting weight into this device and for how long. I thought it was a fantastic idea until I noticed that my tripod was beginning to bend. Something that hangs from the tripod's center, rather than the legs, is ideal. It continues to function properly. You simply cannot put a lot of weight in it (depending on your tripod).
I'm hoping to reduce my reliance on the lens between my knees waddle that I've become so adept at. What a treat it is to have another hand! During weddings, I keep lenses, caps, extra batteries, and chapstick in mine, which is very handy (basically a coffee table attached to your tripod!). I wish it could also hold my coffee! Lololol.
For my Gitzo Mountaineer tripod, I needed a rock bag. My Gitzo tripod has a center column and is very lightweight. In high winds, I needed a rock bag that could work with the center column down. As you can see in the photos, there is enough room between the center column and the rock bag to add a rock or other equipment to help stabilize the tripod. I like how the tripod is folded in the second photo while the rock bag is still attached.
Adding weights to a tripod to stabilize it for photography is a simple process. Three velcro collars are used to secure the item - Each leg gets one. The velcro collars slide down to the lock that secures the extended upper leg on my Benro Carbon tripod, which makes it a little clumsy to use. It's an inconvenient design because it's difficult to put on and off as needed depending on the situation; I leave it in place and worry about catching it on brush when walking with the tripod in the field. Regardless of this flaw, using rocks weighing about 5 pounds to stabilize the tripod works well. When doing long sessions of field photography for birds, it is especially useful for long exposures of stars, landscapes, and other subjects. It also serves as a convenient "shelf" for storing wallets, keys, camera accessories, and other items. The material quality appears to be of good quality, but only time will tell.
I've had this for three months and use it with my telescope to hold the power cables, cameras, and parts while I'm viewing or photographing with it. The tripod leg span can be adjusted by adjusting the straps. It keeps everything away from grass dew, dirt, and bugs. I put a few pounds in the bag with no problems, but I did make one change. The Velcro straps are too short for the 2" diameter tripod legs; they reach, but not far enough for me. So I went out and bought VELCRO Brand ONE-SIZE. I cut three 4" long strips from WRAP Tape 1" x 5' Roll, Black, available on Amazon, to extend the straps, and I couldn't be more pleased. At Star Parties, I receive more praise from other astronomers. It's very practical and stylish.
This is one of those items that I didn't realize I needed until I received it. I now keep it on my tripod at all times, and I can even fold up my tripod without having to remove the bag. It's well-made and light. br>br> br>br>My goal was to have a place where I could set things up when I went out at night for astrophotography. I keep my intervalometer, lens cap, battery, and other small items in the bag on the tripod, and I've even stowed a lens there when needed. The only caveat is that you must be careful not to trip over your tripod and knock items out of the bag. br>br>In any case, it's a fantastic addition to my gear collection, and I'm glad I got it.
I was blown away by how well this kept my light tripod from swaying excessively. You can throw some rocks in there, but don't put too much weight in there or the tripod legs will be strained. Wrapping the velcro around the tripod legs is a breeze. It can also be used as a small bag to hold your phone or accessories when you are in the same spot for a long time. I use an external battery pack to keep my camera and devices charged, and I find that this works well to keep them off the ground. This is an excellent item.
Its size makes it suitable for a variety of tripods. The quality of the materials used and the overall structure are excellent. Velcro straps are used to attach the tripod leg to the tripod. This is a flaw. With the Velco, there are two issues. It begins by gathering anything it comes into contact with. Second, it restricts the amount of weight that can be safely placed on this apron and expect it to hold up. On the plus side, Velcro allows for quick attachment and detachment from the tripod. br>br>OK for small items such as a lens cap or filter case.
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