MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag

Simple and effective: the MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag at a glance

Sometimes you don’t need a high-tech carbon monster, but simply something that works reliably. That’s exactly where the MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag comes in: a compact, robust bean bag tripod that stabilizes your camera when a classic three-legged tripod simply isn’t an option. Whether in the car, on a rock, on a tree stump or directly on the forest floor, the V Bean Bag keeps your camera steady so you can fully concentrate on the moment.

Thanks to its clever double-cushion design, the bean bag creates a stable support that adapts to the surface instead of fighting it. Used horizontally, it supports your camera-lens combination so you can align it precisely at a right angle. Set up vertically, it supports long telephoto lenses and makes positioning on a branch or in an open car window much more relaxed. No fiddling, no wobbling, just a steady viewfinder image.

Bean bag with inlet, thought through down to the last detail

The V Bean Bag comes with a separate mesh inner bag, a breathable inlet that makes your life much easier. You fill the inner bag, not the outer bean bag – that may sound trivial, but in practice it’s worth its weight in gold. For cleaning, you simply remove the inlet, empty it, rinse it if necessary and let it dry. If the filling ever gets wet, it dries significantly faster in the mesh inlet than if everything were permanently sewn up.

We recommend plastic granulate as filling. You’ll need about 2 to 3 kilograms for this bean bag, depending on how firm or soft you want it in the end. With plastic granulate, the bean bag keeps its shape but still adapts well to uneven surfaces. And just to be clear, because this is often overlooked: the bean bag is delivered unfilled. You decide yourself with what and how full you want to fill it.

Low-angle photography when you really need to get down low

Especially for low-angle photography, the MR JAN GEAR V Bean Bag shows what it can do. You simply place it on the ground, put your camera on top and immediately have a stable, low perspective – perfect for wildlife, macros, low-angle landscapes, or when you want to photograph animals at eye level without having to lie completely in the dirt yourself. Well, most of the time, anyway.

With its dimensions of about 23 x 23 cm and a filled height of roughly 8 to 10 cm (depending on the filling level), you get a pleasantly wide contact surface. This provides stability without the bean bag feeling bulky. You can control the height and firmness via the filling quantity: a bit less filling for more flexible adjustment, a bit more for a tighter, higher support.

Ideal for travel: small, light, unobtrusive

When you’re on the go, the V Bean Bag is almost a little insider tip. Unfilled, it weighs only about 125 g including the inlet. That’s practically nothing in your backpack or carry-on luggage. You can fold it flat, stash it somewhere between clothes or in your camera bag, and hardly notice it while traveling. Only at your destination do you fill it – with plastic granulate, rice, beans or whatever is available. That way you’re not lugging unnecessary weight around.

Filled with plastic granulate, the bean bag weighs about 2.5 to 3 kg. That sounds like a lot, but it makes perfect sense for a stable support for larger lenses. At the same time, it remains compact enough to take along in the car, in a hide or on a hike without any trouble. This makes it truly ideal for travel for mobile nature photography, safari tours or spontaneous trips.

Made in Europe, robust materials, fair production

The MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag is made in Slovakia and therefore rightly bears the label Made in Europe. You can also see this in the choice of materials and workmanship. The outer fabric is made from a water-repellent material blend with about 65 % Polyester und 35 % cotton. This combination provides a good balance of robustness, weather resistance and a pleasant feel.

The neutral camouflage print helps you avoid drawing unnecessary attention in the field – a real plus, especially for wildlife or nature photography. You place the bean bag on a tree stump, rock or in the grass, and it blends discreetly into the surroundings. At the same time, the material is chosen to withstand typical outdoor stresses: dust, moisture, rough surfaces – basically everything you encounter outside.

Versatile applications, from car window to tree stump

The V Bean Bag is deliberately designed so that you can use it in very different situations. In the car, you simply place it in the open window, rest your telephoto lens on it and have a stable, low-vibration support for wildlife observation or landscape shots from the vehicle. Especially on safari or when driving through nature reserves, this is incredibly practical.

On rocks, stones or tree stumps it works in a similar way: you quickly adjust the bean bag, place your camera on it and have a steady, secure base. Even on uneven ground, the camera remains stable because the bean bag conforms to the shape. When you stand it up vertically, it supports long telephoto lenses particularly well and makes positioning on branches or other narrow supports easier. Used horizontally, it serves as a comfortable, compensating base for camera and lens, allowing you to align them precisely at the desired angle.

Technical data of the MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag

So you have everything at a glance, here are the most important features summarized:

• Product type: MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag
• Tripod type: bean bag tripod for camera and lens support
• Design: double-cushion construction for horizontal and vertical use
• Material: water-repellent material blend (approx. 65 % Polyester / 35 % cotton)
• Print: neutral camouflage print for discreet outdoor use
• Dimensions: approx. 23 x 23 cm
• Height when filled: about 8 to 10 cm, depending on filling level
• Weight unfilled (incl. inlet): approx. 125 g
• Weight filled with plastic granulate: approx. 2.5 to 3 kg
• Scope of delivery: bean bag with separate mesh inlet, unfilled
• Production: manufactured in Slovakia, Made in Europe

The MR JAN GEAR Bean Bag V Bean Bag is therefore a very flexible, low-angle and mobile alternative to a classic tripod and is particularly suitable for nature photography, wildlife, travel and all situations in which you want to work quickly, quietly and stably without having to set up a large tripod.