Kupo KSD-1680M Sandbags (Empty)

$20.00 /day

High-capacity saddlebag-style studio sandbag shell (delivered completely empty / un-filled), precision-engineered by industry-standard Kupo from professional 1680D Cordura nylon, now available for rental in Hong Kong. Features an oversized dual-wing layout with double-shielded internal zipper compartments and a high-tensile reinforced top webbing handle. Designed to be filled on-site with local sand, gravel, or water bottles, providing an ultra-lightweight, travel-friendly ballast solution for heavy wind-up stands and remote location sets. (Note: This rental listing covers the single empty fabric sandbag shell only.)

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The Kupo KSD-1680M Sandbag (Empty)—universally preferred by international travel crews, major cinema productions, and remote location teams as the ultimate Travel-Friendly Heavy Saddlebag Shell or Un-filled 20kg Ballast—is an exceptionally pragmatic safety asset designed for mobile gaffers, key grips, and large production crews, making it a high-frequency selection for equipment hire in Hong Kong. Meticulously constructed from professional, industrial-strength 1680D Cordura nylon fabric, this heavy-duty dual-wing bag is delivered completely empty and weightless, allowing crews to easily pack, transport, or ship dozens of high-capacity stabilizers to location without consuming shipping weight quotas.

When executing an equipment hire for demanding international commercial shoots, destination cinema campaigns, or remote outdoor sets in Hong Kong, avoiding heavy logistical freight charges while maintaining maximum on-set safety is a critical financial and operational rule. The empty KSD-1680M solves this effortlessly. Once on set, production assistants can fill its symmetrical twin compartments with locally sourced sand, gravel, pebbles, or even standard water bottles to achieve up to a massive 20kg anchoring mass. Its double-shielded hook-and-loop closure over internal heavy zippers ensures a completely leak-proof seal, allowing crews to secure heavy wind-up stands, rolling combo columns, and large boom arms with absolute confidence.

Applicable Scenarios:

Ultra-Lightweight Logistical Air Travel: Packs completely flat and weightless into standard checked luggage for international crews flying into Hong Kong for heavy continuous lighting setups.
On-Site Custom Weight Scaling: Allows teams on location in Central or rural country parks to dynamically adjust the ballast weight from 1kg up to 20kg depending on the specific support requirements.
No-Mess Indoor Water Bottle Ballast: Functions perfectly inside premium office spaces or luxury hotels by filling the oversized zippered pockets with standard mineral water bottles, avoiding granular leaks entirely.

Lightweight Flat-Packing Shell Geometry: Delivered completely empty and weightless, packing down perfectly flat to streamline luggage packing and eliminate heavy freight transport costs.
Heavy-Duty 1680D Cordura Fabric Build: Premium high-density ballistic nylon core maximizes tear resistance, physical wear durability, and long-term rental stream stamina under extreme payloads.
Double-Shielded Leak-Proof Enclosure: Features internal heavy-duty mechanical zippers protected underneath thick industrial hook-and-loop security flaps to guarantee zero fill leakage.
Reinforced High-Tensile Webbing Handle: Extra-strength structural webbing strap allows staging assistants to easily lift, transport, and adjust heavy ballast positioning safely on set.
Up to 20kg Volumetric Load Capacity: Oversized dual-wing internal pockets accommodate up to 20kg of loose dry sand or gravel comfortably when fully packed.

Kupo KSD-1680M Cordura Saddle Sandbag Shell (Delivered Completely Empty) x 1
(Note: This rental listing covers the standalone empty fabric sandbag shell only. Loose sand, gravel, wind-up stands, combo stands, and lighting fixtures are available for add-on rent separately at our Hong Kong studio.)

Q: Is this sandbag pre-filled with sand, or is it delivered empty inside this rental listing?
A: This specific listing is for the completely empty / un-filled version of the Kupo KSD-1680M. It does not contain any sand or weight ballast when handed over. If your production team requires sandbags that are already pre-filled and calibrated to a heavy 20kg weight right out of the case, please switch to our pre-filled listing: Kupo KSD-1680M Sandbags沙包 (20kg).
Q: Why would a production team choose to rent an empty sandbag instead of a pre-filled one?
A: Empty sandbags are the ultimate secret weapon for international crews flying into Hong Kong or teams hiking out to remote exterior locations. Pre-filled bags are incredibly heavy and costly to transport over long distances or check onto flights. By renting empty shells, you can transport them effortlessly and fill them on-site using cheap local sand, gravel, or standard water bottles, saving immense physical energy and logistics budget.
Q: What materials can I use to fill this empty sandbag on set, and will it leak?
A: You can comfortably fill it with dry sand, small pebbles, gravel, or metal shot. If you are shooting inside a clean corporate office or a high-end luxury hotel and want to avoid any possibility of a mess, you can simply slide standard 500ml water bottles into the zippered compartments. Thanks to its ultra-tough 1680D Cordura fabric and double zipper protection, it guarantees absolute leak-proof containment.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in HK.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.