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Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag, Water-Resistant Cordura Nylon - (27 lb Capacity, Orange)

SKU: FPSBEO27 MFR: SBE-O-27
$16.87
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Key Features

  • Secure your photography light stands with this durable Flashpoint saddle sandbag.
  • Water-resistant Cordura nylon keeps this 27lb capacity weight bag protected.
  • Easily fill this empty sandbag with sand for balanced, reliable support on set.
  • Get a secure hold for your equipment; double zipper closure keeps sand safely inside.
  • The 1.5" handle makes setup easy; use this weight bag for various light stands.
  • Compact storage when empty; this weather-resistant sandbag is ideal for travel.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?EDGARDO C : I need more weight than the 15lb ones I have.CRAIG G : To keep a Stand with a Flash and Softbox from falling over.KEITH D : It needed to weigh down the scrim.BRITTANY C : I have used these before and they work greatJD S : to hold down light stand.JUSTIN D : Weight capacityWILLIAM P : Might need these every now and thenTIMMY W : Photography business!JEREMY L : So my light does not fall and breakCATALINA A : I really wanted a 20 lb bag. Since I purchased two 18 pounds, I decided to get one thta is a bit heavier. Sometimes when shooting outdoors, it can get windy and it's good to have a little more weight. I love the orange color too. Not everyone has them and they are easy to spot. ;)DEXTER T : Re-ordering this item because it was perfect when used with 5 and 10 lbs gym weights instead of sand.DEXTER T : I chose this because of the orange color and that the item looks like I could place same metal weight instead of sand.

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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

    27.0 lb / 12.2 kg

  • Construction

    Cordura nylon

  • Style

    Saddle type

  • Closure

    Double zipper

  • Proofing

    Water resistant

  • Width of Handles

    1.5" / 4.0 cm

  • Dimensions

    27.3 x 11.0" / 69.3 x 28.0 x cm

  • UPC Code

    192223077775

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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.

An essential tool for photographers and videographers, the Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag in vibrant orange is designed to secure your equipment in both indoor and outdoor settings. Crafted from high-density, water-resistant Cordura nylon, this durable sandbag ensures your gear remains stable and secure, regardless of the environment.

With a generous 27-pound capacity, this versatile sandbag can be filled with a variety of materials such as sand, soil, rocks, or even old dumbbells, providing a flexible solution for anchoring your equipment. The double-zipper closure ensures the contents remain securely inside, even under demanding conditions.

Featuring a saddle-style design, this sandbag is ideal for use with light stands, boom arms, backgrounds, and other photography or videography equipment. The two robust handles provide a secure grip, ensuring easy transportation and positioning.

Whether you're shooting in a studio or on location, the Flashpoint Empty Saddle Sandbag is a reliable choice for maintaining the stability of your equipment, helping you capture the perfect shot every time.

Flashpoint Sandbag Features

  • 27 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 light stands with this durable Flashpoint saddle sandbag.
  • Water-resistant Cordura nylon keeps this 27lb capacity weight bag protected.
  • Easily fill this empty sandbag with sand for balanced, reliable support on set.
  • Get a secure hold for your equipment; double zipper closure keeps sand safely inside.
  • The 1.5" handle makes setup easy; use this weight bag for various light stands.
  • Compact storage when empty; this weather-resistant sandbag is ideal for travel.

What's in the box:

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