sandbag recommendation - how heavy do I need?

[haring]

I have a Flashpoint Rovelight 600 monolight. I would like to take it to the beach for engagement photos and wedding photos.
The only problem is that it is a little bit top heavy. The battery is in the head unit itself.
I would like to use the light on a manfrotto light stand and a medium size softbox.

I am just wondering what size of sandbag do I need? What is your recommendation? We often shoot engagement sessions ans wedding portrait sessions on the beach. Wind is an issue.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Small enough to easily move when filled. You may need more than one bag.

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

I have a Flashpoint Rovelight 600 monolight. I would like to take it to the beach for engagement photos and wedding photos.
The only problem is that it is a little bit top heavy. The battery is in the head unit itself.
I would like to use the light on a manfrotto light stand and a medium size softbox.

I am just wondering what size of sandbag do I need? What is your recommendation? We often shoot engagement sessions ans wedding portrait sessions on the beach. Wind is an issue.

If you are going to be shooting on the beach, take along some supermarket plastic bags. Fill them with sand there and then — a time-honoured approach to stabilising things. No need for flashy commercial sandbags.

 

[haring]

If you are going to be shooting on the beach, take along some supermarket plastic bags. Fill them with sand there and then — a time-honoured approach to stabilising things. No need for flashy commercial sandbags.

This totally makes sense! I need to have some wipes as well the get rid of the sand from my hand before touching the camera...

 

[haring]

Small enough to easily move when filled. You may need more than one bag.

More than one bag is practical. Thanks!