Tip #101: Sandbagging, Literally

When you work with backdrop stands, light stands, and tripods, you will find that most everything you touch is top heavy. The stands are light but strong but can tip over and damage equipment or, worse, your clients. The answer is simple. Add a sandbag to the base of the stands to provide more stability. I use saddlebag type bags that can hold up to 20 pounds of sand. I found that each side of the bag will hold 2 quart-sized, ziplock, plastic bags filled with sand. The addition of the plastic bag liners keeps the sand in place and off the studio floor.



I bought mine on Amazon. Be sure you get the sand, locally; otherwise, the shipping costs will be heavy!


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