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Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag, Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon - (15 lb Capacity, Orange)

SKU: FPSBEO15 MFR: SBE-O-15
$13.99
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Key Features

  • Secure your photography equipment confidently with this 15lb capacity saddle sandbag.
  • Made with water-resistant Cordura nylon, this durable weight bag stands up to the elements.
  • Achieve balanced weight distribution on your light stands using this convenient saddle design.
  • Easy to transport and fill, this empty sandbag is a must-have for on-location photography.
  • The double zipper closure ensures your sand filling stays securely inside the weight bag.
  • Enhance your studio safety; use this reliable light stand sandbag for added stability today!
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MARK S : Using this with a C stand for Cinematography.CHRISTOPHER O : Description plus experience on sets.WILLIAM D : Good valueALEX O : Jeff Philips recommendationMICHAEL F : Safety first!RODERICK H : It is for student filming projects and I wanted something durable and able to hold a decent amount of pebble gravel in order to hold down light stands with reflectors on them.BRANDEN B : to weight down lightsEDGARDO C : I had previously purchased 2 of these and I need a couple more. I like them because of their high visibility in the studio when the lights are dimmed. Very well built also.MATT R : I have a 4' x 6' scrim that I'd like to use with this stand. Figure having the sand bag option was a good idea.GEORGE Q : Seth Miranda’s video on C stands.KALI R : Needed a sandbag for light stands as I tend to do a lot of outdoor shoots. This was recommended by many to purchase.Mark J : Ideal weightGREG S : I live in a windy environment and need a sandbag to secure flash stands. I have Flashpoint flashes and know their products to be sturdy and quality materials.LARRY O : Good price.KRISTI G : Because people make me nervous around my equipment. This is an added safety feature. You can find anything at a on location session to place in it as a weight.George E : For outdoor portraitsJOE R : I was in need of these to weigh down my standsJOHN L : Needed a sandbag and the price was right.MARSHALL M : I needed a reliable sandbag to hold down video equipment.Jesse O : I own one bag and needed (3) more to secure my gear.VENKY N : To keep the light stand stable indoors and outdoors.Patrick D : Price, color, durability.JAMES R : Looked like a good companion to the C stand I just gotTERRANCE K : Need these to prevent lights on stands from tipping over when shooting outdoors in wind.STANLEY P : To use as a counterweight for my softboxes.JOSEPH M : price and qualityKATHERINE G : I got some Neewer sandbags in the past and they would tear somewhat easily. I know I should pay for more durable and expensive bags but I'm hoping these will suffice. I just want a sand bag I can drop on the ground without worrying it's gonna tear. Fingers crosses on these. Also the orange is a plus to remind clients to watch their step.KATIE C : These have been on my "should buy" list for a while and decided to add them to my order.MATTHEW T : Sandbags can sometimes be filled with water bottles for lightweight transport and adding the weight at the location, if there is available water.RAFAEL M : I don't have oneJayjay M : adorama TVTIM H : priceDavid C : I've had too many strobes tipped over when the wind gets a hold on their modifiers, but these saddle sandbags have pretty much stopped that.CHARLES K : Recommended by friendGeorge S : Helpful tool.MONICA W : “Make sure my cstands doesn't tip over.”JOHN G : Good price.Craig H : wanted orange for visibility. Size is niceDARRIN H : Needed two bags. Good price.JAMES G : Because it's able to be filled and emptied, and the price is reasonable.DEAN P : I like that they stand out for the protection of others.DANNY D : Need a weight for my new C-StandJAMES S : The correct size for my needs and the orange color should be easier to see and may be safer.IVAN B : I saw someone using it on Youtube and it was also a bargin.BRAD N : priceJOHN D : These look to be well made and no matter how careful you or your subjects are around your lights, accidents happen. These can help reduce the risk of a stan tipping over due to bumps or the wind catching your umbrellas.Brandon L : I chose this so my strobe doesn't fall over, kinda self explanatoryKEVIN R : I need stability on a windy-ish day.LEWIS B : Size, color, and value.DAVID L : Easy to pack sandbags to weight down light stands and tripodSCOTT M : Must have to keep other gear I bought from crashing to the ground on-location

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Review Summary

2025-03-06T02:05:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Good butterfly bags

These are great bags. Seems that they are well made and will last awhile. Zippers and fabric are nice?? I opted to fill mine with steel shot for a heavier fill weight. The area between the zippers where the handle is stitched on is much wider than the on a traditional sewn-shut butterfly bag. This means they tend to hang a bit lower when saddled over a c-stand leg, or other object.

RANDALL K.

2025-02-25T09:35:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag

Great for throwing small barbells or ankle-weights into to weigh your lights-stands down. Well made, double zippered.

THOMAS A.

2024-01-05T08:07:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Weight baps

Works good !!!!!!

Ricky M.

2023-12-16T16:52:35

Rated 5 out of 5

The best fillable sandbag

The 18lb version is the one you want. It's a much better shape and size than the 27 and 35lb bags. Those are both useless on c stands as they sit on the ground rather than the c stand leg. 15lb bags are nice but just not quite heavy enough. All the bags are really nice quality and I haven't had any issues with them coming apart. I'll update if I end up having any problems with them.

ADAM O.

2023-08-24T11:14:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these

Very cool dual zip closures that keep sand from escaping. Great design-

ANNA D.

2023-02-22T05:51:20

Rated 5 out of 5

worth the wait

this was on backorder for two months and just arrived. the double zip feature made this worth the wait, it also feels very strong. i will definitely buy more in the future.

MICHELLE M.

2023-02-21T03:23:03

Rated 5 out of 5

No sand leaks!

Great design, have not had any sand leak out!

Jordan U.

2023-02-21T03:22:08

Rated 5 out of 5

No sand leaks!

Great design, have not had any sand leak out!

Jordan U.

2023-02-08T09:14:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Hold that tripod

Very tough bags. Strap allows tripod leg to be secure with weight inside tripod legs so you don't trip over them.

MARK H.

2023-02-01T00:51:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Bag It!

These are tough and work well. Use dry beans for light, tripods, and BBs for heavy tripods. Also, Velcro works well to attach them together around the tube leg; so that you don't trip over them.

MARK H.

2023-01-27T00:50:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Its all Quality

This was my first C-Stand purchase so I bought the extra 'accessories' like the sandbag. It's all quality. I'm happy with it. Now to go raid the neighborhood sandbox. lol

Matt R.

2022-08-21T09:28:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect size

Great quality, very handy size, filled it with 10 pounds of steel shot. I bought several of them in different colors.

RALF N.

2022-08-05T11:40:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag, Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon - 15 lb

Well made, durable, great for light stands.

Mark V.

2022-08-04T08:46:30

Rated 4 out of 5

Poppa?s got a new bag

Will do the job.

Tony C.

2022-07-11T12:13:29

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Bags, Almost-Perfect Design

These bags appear as advertised and work very well. Their design and material are both very rugged and leave much confidence in their use. The only detractor to this design is the secondary "inner" zipper that is placed in each compartment. While I understand the need for a secondary line of security for the sand, or in our case pea gravel, these zippers become increasingly difficult to access as the bag becomes filled, undermining their purpose. Otherwise, these bags are fantastic and we will continue to use them in our community film center space.

Andres S.

2022-05-09T08:41:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Orange sandbag

Great tough sandbag. Filled this with rocks. Should last many years.

Trenton R.

2022-04-08T09:14:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Also usefull as dumbbells !

Good sunbag, so far hasn?t try to murder me.

ROBERTO Z.

2022-03-25T08:25:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Great, price, seems quality.

Seems quality so far! Love the price. The double zippers are nice.

DELANY G.

2022-03-25T08:21:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Seems like a solid sandbag!

Seems great so far! Good price.

DELANY G.

2022-03-23T08:33:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Slim and afordable.

Very well made product.

ALEKSANDER C.

2022-03-23T08:33:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama reward points made is almost free buy

Very well made product. The color makes it more visible that is a safety

ALEKSANDER C.

2022-03-10T07:10:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy good looking workhorse.

Well made. Great color. Heavy when filled.

DON C.

2022-02-14T07:20:42

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

Bags are good, love the double zipper idea but some sand will ofcourse find a way out. Very durable fabric.

TASHYRA L.

2022-01-12T08:30:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Buena opcion

Tamaño practico y buen material

Eli G.

2022-01-12T07:56:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely a must have for tripods or lighting stands.

Filled with cheap sand from homedepot and what wonderful steady bags they make.

Mark J.

2022-01-04T07:51:58

Rated 4 out of 5

me funcionan muy bien

ya tengo como 20 de estos

EDUARDO P.

2021-11-18T07:08:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bags

Really great!

Ramon E.

2021-11-05T08:29:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Sand bag

Great product!!

ROBERT A.

2021-11-03T19:15:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Bags

Top quality.

Ramon E.

2021-10-31T17:58:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Sandbagging at it?s OK-est!

Seems rugged. Double zippers add strength and containment of your chosen ballast.

DENNIS G.

Flashpoint Sandbag Specifications

  • Load Capacity

    15.0 lb / 6.8 kg

  • Construction

    Cordura nylon

  • Style

    Saddle type

  • Closure

    Double zipper

  • Proofing

    Water resistant

  • Width of Handles

    1.5" / 4.0 cm

  • Dimensions

    17.8 x 11.0" / 45.0 x 28.0 cm

  • UPC Code

    192223077737

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3 Accessories for Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag, Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon - (15 lb Capacity, Orange)

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About Flashpoint Sandbag

FEATURED REVIEWS

Good design; holds more sand than specified

By ANDREW B.

The 5# bags hold more like 8-9 pounds of play sand, which make them a really good size. I'd rather have multiple 5# bags than a single 15#. It took me a minute to figure out the design, but there is both an inner and outer zipper, and then the flap folds down over the outer zipper. Shouldn't have any problem with sand leaking out.

Cheap, Essential with nice double zip feature

By WILL C.

The bag is made of thick durable material and it is double zipped to prevent any sand coming out. These bags can take a beating and get thrown around with no issues. I use them on c-stands and anything else that needs weighing down on set. I purchased these without sand and filled it myself.

Be prepared for any situation with the Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag in vibrant orange. Crafted from dense, water-resistant Cordura Nylon, this sandbag is designed to withstand the elements and endure the rigors of field or on-location work. With a generous 15-pound capacity, it can be filled with a variety of materials, from sand and soil to rocks or even old dumbbells, making it a versatile tool for any photographer, videographer, or outdoor enthusiast.

The Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag features a secure double-zipper closure, ensuring your contents stay put, even during the most demanding tasks. Its dual-handle design provides robust handling, allowing for easy transport and positioning. The saddle-style shape is perfectly suited for stabilizing light stands, boom arms, backgrounds, or other equipment, making it an essential addition to your gear collection.

Whether you're conducting a photoshoot in a windy location or setting up camp in the great outdoors, the Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag is a practical and reliable solution for anchoring your equipment. Its durability, versatility, and water-resistant properties make it a standout choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Flashpoint Sandbag Features

  • 15 lb load capacity
  • Saddle-type style
  • Double-zipper closure
  • Two strong, 1.5"-wide handles
  • Durable water-resistant cordura nylon
  • Takes sand, rock, soil, and other types of weight
  • Works with light stands, boom arms, and backgrounds

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Secure your photography equipment confidently with this 15lb capacity saddle sandbag.
  • Made with water-resistant Cordura nylon, this durable weight bag stands up to the elements.
  • Achieve balanced weight distribution on your light stands using this convenient saddle design.
  • Easy to transport and fill, this empty sandbag is a must-have for on-location photography.
  • The double zipper closure ensures your sand filling stays securely inside the weight bag.
  • Enhance your studio safety; use this reliable light stand sandbag for added stability today!

What's in the box:

  • 1 x Saddle Sandbag
  • 1 x Flashpoint Limited 1-Year Warranty