Eckla filling "Gran" plastic granulate for mini bean bags

Eckla Filling "Gran", plastic granulate for Mini Bean Bags

Sometimes it’s the inconspicuous things out in the field that make the crucial difference. The filling in the bean bag, for example. If you’ve ever sat in the rain with a clammy, heavy bean bag, you know exactly what we mean. This is where the Eckla Filling "Gran" comes into play, a robust plastic granulate developed for mini bean bags that simply doesn’t get fussy when it gets damp, cold or dirty.

The pack contains 500 g of filling granulate. That may not sound spectacular at first, but in practice it’s a very pleasant, easy-to-dose amount that lets you bring your Mini Bean Bag precisely to the desired weight. Step by step, not all at once, just the way you like it and according to your setup.

Moisture-resistant plastic granulate instead of natural filling

While beans, rice or peas absorb humidity over time, swell up, clump together and in the worst case even spoil, this polypropylene plastic granulate remains completely unimpressed. No risk of mold, no unpleasant odor, no need to replace it after a few trips. You fill your bean bag properly once and then you’re set for a long time.

Especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors, maybe sitting in the car in drizzle or lying by the lakeshore, this is a real advantage. The filling does not absorb moisture, dries quickly and does not change its weight. Your bean bag remains predictable, stable and reliable.

Material properties of the Eckla Filling "Gran"

The Eckla Filling "Gran" is made of moisture-resistant polypropylene. This material is light, dimensionally stable and at the same time flexible enough to adapt very well to the shape of your bean bag and to the contact surface. Your equipment, especially heavy telephoto lenses or binoculars, will rest calmly and securely.

• Filling granulate for bean bags made of polypropylene
• Insensitive to humidity and water
• No spoilage as with natural materials
• Weight per pack: 500 g

We think this granulate is something like the pragmatic counter-design to classic natural fillings. It may not look spectacular, but it works day after day, trip after trip, without any fuss.

Advantages of the Eckla Filling "Gran" for outdoor use

If you work with a bean bag, you’re probably aiming for stability, repeatability and reliable handling. That’s exactly what this plastic granulate delivers. It doesn’t clump, it doesn’t rot, it doesn’t attract moisture and it doesn’t noticeably change its volume. Even if the bean bag is lying in damp grass or cools down in the trunk, the filling remains even and easy to shape.

You can also fine-tune the filling quantity very precisely. Thanks to the 500 g units, you can vary the total weight of your bean bag for different uses. A bit lighter for short trips, a bit heavier for the hide tent or a stationary setup. You decide how sluggish or how mobile your setup should be.

Recommended filling quantities for bean bags from Mr. JanGear

So that you don’t have to experiment for long, we’ve compiled the recommended filling quantities for various bean bag models. This allows you to plan quite precisely how many 500 g packs you will need.

For bean bags from Mr. JanGear, we recommend the following filling quantities with Eckla Filling "Gran":

• MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag LITTLE DRUM: 1 kg filling granulate
• MR JAN GEAR V Bean Bag: 2.5 to 3 kg filling granulate
• MR JAN GEAR Cover Bean Bag: 1 to 2 kg filling granulate
• MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag BIG DRUM: about 2.5 kg filling granulate
• MR JAN GEAR Two Legged Bean Bag: about 6 kg filling granulate

Depending on your personal preference, you can of course vary a little. Some prefer a slightly lighter filling for more flexibility, others deliberately like it heavier to achieve maximum stability. The values given are a very good starting point.

Recommended filling quantities for bean bags from LensCoat

The Eckla Filling "Gran" is also an excellent match for the popular bean bags from LensCoat. The plastic granulate filling ensures that the bean bags retain their shape while remaining pleasantly adaptable.

For bean bags from LensCoat, the following guideline values apply:

• Lenssack: 4 kg filling granulate
• Lenssack Jr: 2 kg filling granulate
• Lenssack Pro: 6 kg filling granulate
• Lenssack Pro Jr: 4 kg filling granulate

With these quantities you achieve a very well-balanced ratio of stability and handling. If you frequently work with large telephoto lenses, it can make sense to stay at the upper end of the recommendation to get the steadiest possible image.

Recommended filling quantity for bean bags from Eckla

Naturally, the Eckla Filling "Gran" also fits perfectly with the bean bags from their own range. For the Eckla Eagle, a certain filling quantity has proven particularly effective.

• Eckla Eagle: about 2.6 kg filling granulate

With this quantity, the Eckla Eagle gets a stable, substantial weight without becoming unwieldy. The bean bag rests steadily on car doors, window sills or railings and offers your cameras and lenses a reliable support.

Conclusion on the Eckla Filling "Gran" for Mini Bean Bags

All in all, the Eckla Filling "Gran" plastic granulate for Mini Bean Bags is a very well thought-out, durable solution if you don’t want to constantly refill or replace your bean bag. You get moisture-resistant polypropylene granulate in 500 g units that neither spoils nor swells and is suitable for a wide variety of bean bag models.

So if you’re looking for a clean, long-lasting and low-maintenance filling that reliably stabilizes your equipment and is unimpressed by capricious weather, this filling is an extremely sensible choice. Perhaps not spectacular, but exactly what you really need for everyday use outdoors.