Production Sandbags for Lighting & Grip

Professional-grade weight bags for film, stage, studio, and live events. The Sandbag Store designs and manufactures heavy-duty sandbags trusted by grips, gaffers, camera crews, AV techs, and staging teams who need reliable ballast every day. Veteran-owned and USA-made, our production sandbags are built from Cordura® fabrics, reinforced webbing, and industrial stitching to survive constant set changes, travel, and repeat handling—without leaks, dust, or failures.

Sandbags Lighting & Grip Teams Need 

• Secure ballast for tripods
• Weights for C-stands & booms
• Clean bags for indoor studios
• Durable under daily abuse
• Branded to deter theft
• Easy to lift & place
• Rigging counterweights
• Professional on-set look
• Stackable for more mass
• Dust-free, electronics-safe
• Soft edges, floor-safe
• Long-life Cordura® shells

Recommended Bags for Lighting & Grip

Saddle Sandbags

The on-set standard: a simple two-pocket design with a center carry handle for quick pick-and-place on C-stand legs, tripods, light trees, and base plates. Affordable, stable, and made with a Cordura® outer plus internal moisture barrier for a clean, non-leaking finish.

Butterfly Sandbags

Edge-sewn handle creates a “winged” motion when lifted, so the bag releases cleanly from C-stand feet and booms. Ideal when fast resets and frequent repositioning are part of the day.

Dual-Handle Sandbags

Three-layer construction (padding, moisture barrier, ballistic nylon shell) with dual handles for controlled, ergonomic moves of heavier weights. Tough outside, soft to the touch—great around finished sets and gear.

DropWeight™ Rigging Sandbags

Purpose-built for hanging ballast. Stainless D-rings and a detachable strap (double D-ring tightening) make secure rigging fast. A self-standing round base keeps the bag upright during staging and load-in.

Circular Sandbags

Rounded, stackable weight bags that wrap around posts and stand bases for a low-profile, professional look. Available empty or pre-filled, with optional UV covers for outdoor sets and location work.

Ballast Sandbags

No-frills rectangular ballast: double-stitched, sewn-shut sides with an internal plastic liner and Cordura® shell. Rugged, simple, and dependable for general set stabilization.

Apex® Canopy Sandbags (Outdoor Grip)

Premium handled weights for outdoor canopies, pop-ups, and wind-prone wraps. Full-length wraps, hurricane straps, and D-rings give multiple securement options during exterior shoots and live events.

Steel Shot vs. Sand (When Compact Size Matters)

Many Lighting & Grip teams upgrade to steel shot fill for a smaller, denser bag that molds cleanly over stands and set pieces. Our shot-filled options are typically about one-third the volume of sand at the same weight, minimizing footprint and improving balance on narrow legs or booms.

• True steel shot, not punchings: Spherical media flows and conforms; punchings lock up and don’t shape well.
• Cleaner handling: Shot stays contained and reduces fine dust around lights, cameras, and electronics.
• More control: Lower profile improves weight placement on crowded floors and compact bases.

Why Production Pros Choose The Sandbag Store

Built for daily abuse. Our production sandbags use Cordura® shells, reinforced webbing, and industrial polyester thread to withstand drops, drags, and constant resets. Internal liners keep media contained for a clean studio environment.

Clean, sealed, and consistent. Filled options are sealed and leak-resistant with calibrated media for predictable sizing and weight. Empty options ship flat for fast deployment on location.

Branding that works. Single-color screen printing (and handle/webbing color choices) help deter loss and keep departments organized—your logo on every weight bag you own.

Fast, reliable logistics. In-house manufacturing and multiple shipping points mean most orders leave in 0–2 days. We offer free U.S. shipping and bulk/pallet solutions for large productions.

Complete selection. From quick-release Butterfly to hang-ready DropWeight™, compact Dual-Handle to clean Circular and rugged Ballast, plus outdoor Apex®—you’ll find the right weight bag for every on-set use case.

Deep-Dive: Lighting & Grip Use Cases 

C-stand and boom stabilization: Saddle and Butterfly bags are optimized for fast placement on feet and risers. Butterfly’s winged lift releases cleanly during resets. Shot-filled variants reduce bag size and improve balance on narrow stances.

Tripod and slider ballast: Circular and Ballast bags sit tight to legs and track supports; lower profile shot fill reduces interference with camera operators and dolly grips.

Rigging counterweights: DropWeight™ provides stainless hardware and detachable straps for safe, repeatable hanging ballast. A self-standing base improves staging efficiency during hang calls.

Exterior shoots & live events: Apex® canopy bags and Circular weights handle wind, signage, and pop-ups with a professional look. UV covers and UV-rated fabrics extend life on location.

Studio cleanliness & electronics safety: Sealed fill options and internal liners reduce dust near lights, lenses, sensors, and control gear—crucial for protecting high-value equipment and maintaining clean sets.

Department organization & loss prevention: Screen-printed logos and color-coded handles help crews identify ownership quickly and reduce walk-offs between departments or rental vendors.

Getting Started

Choose the bag style that fits your rigging or ballast task, select sand or steel shot fill (or order empty), and we’ll build and ship. Most orders leave in 0–2 business days, with free U.S. shipping and bulk options for large productions. Questions about weights, handle styles, or fill media? Contact us—our team will match the right weight bag to your exact on-set need.