Meet Your Lightstand's New Best Friend

Multi Functional Ballast System

The Gear-Anchor System

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High Quality Components

Custom Nylon Webbing Grip.

Top Quality Custom Tri-Carabiners.

Unbreakable D-Rings.

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Field Tested for 2 Years.

Used on Hundreds of Photo Shoots. In Studio and on Location.

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Always There for You

Use What You Got

Any camera bag can attach in various ways. Customize the included Anchor Strap perfectly to fit your camera bag.

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3 Liter Bottles

3.5 Pounds

Wouldn't it be better to have 3 bottles of clean water on a location shoot rather than carrying around pounds of sand.

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Air is Good

Double-Lined

The bright OJ makes finding tools or batteries easier than if it were black. The pocket of air between the two fabrics adds a layer of insulation.

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Triangle is the strongest shape

Aluminum Caribiners

Carabiner clip is made of high-quality aluminum alloy, ensuring corrosion resistance and wear resistance for long-lasting use. Auto-Locking Design.

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Bad ASS

Reflective Thread

Because It looks cool.

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  • Center yourself:

    Traditional sandbags place weight on a single tripod leg, creating an uneven center of gravity. The Gear Anchor changes everything. By centering the weight directly at the base of your stand, you achieve unparalleled stability – it's simple physics.

  • Universal Compatibility:

    Works with any photo or video stand:

    C-stands

    Aluminum & steel light stands

    Carbon fiber light stands

    Any photo or video tripod

  • Customizable Weight:

    Water bottles (ideal for location shoots)

    Other gear (batteries, clamps, mini ball heads – maximize your load)

  • Stays Clean:

    The Gear Anchor Pouch never touches the ground, keeping your ballast clean and your setup professional.

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SMART SIMPLE STRONG SAFE SECURE SILENT

Specifically designed for ease of use, multi-functionality, and durability.

No Velcro!

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3.5 lbs

Just Add Water

Three water bottles provide 3.5 pounds of centered weight. Use two pouches for a 7-pound anchor

8.34 Pounds

1 Gallon Water Jug

Enougn for most location shoots

The Forces at Play

  • By adding weight to the base of the light stand, you effectively lower the overall center of gravity of the system (stand + equipment + added weight). This makes it more difficult for the combined center of gravity to shift outside the base of support.
  • The added weight increases the inertia of the system. Inertia is the resistance of an object to changes in its state of motion. With higher inertia, the light stand is less likely to be affected by external forces like wind or accidental bumps.
  • The added weight creates a counter-torque that opposes the torque caused by the weight of the equipment at the top of the stand. This helps to balance the forces and prevent tipping.

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Designed by a Photographer for Photographers

Our Fearless Leader is Jay Lawrence Goldman. Also known as @photomacgyver. A seasoned photographer with over 30 years of experience across a wide spectrum of photographic disciplines.