MR JAN GEAR Beanbag LITTLE DRUM

MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM, compact bean bag for low‑level photography

With the MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM you get an amazingly versatile bean bag tripod in your luggage that appears almost inconspicuous at first glance, but really proves its worth in practice. The drum shape is deliberately chosen to be somewhat unusual so that your camera rests stable and solid without constantly having to be rebalanced. Especially for low‑level photography, when you are working close to the ground, lying in a hide or want to be at eye level with your subject at the edge of the forest, this small bean bag plays to its strengths.

The LITTLE DRUM is so compact that you can practically always have it with you. It takes up hardly any space in your backpack, fits sideways into many camera bags and, if necessary, can simply be clipped to your belt or placed in the lid of your backpack. Once filled, however, it provides a surprisingly stable support for camera, telephoto lens or binoculars. No big fuss, no complicated setup, just put it down, place the camera on it, align, release.

Simple and good! Uncomplicated handling in everyday photography

The name really says it all here: the MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM is deliberately kept simple so that you can concentrate on your subject and not on your equipment. You fill the separate inlet at home in peace, close it properly and place it in the bean bag, done. If necessary, you can adjust the filling quantity to make it a bit softer or firmer, depending on how you prefer to rest your camera.

We recommend plastic granulate for filling, because it is light, dimensionally stable and insensitive to moisture. For this bean bag you need approximately 1 kg of filling material to achieve a pleasant mix of stability and flexibility. The bean bag is delivered unfilled so that you can decide for yourself which material and which weight is best suited for your purposes. This way the LITTLE DRUM remains feather‑light during transport and only becomes a robust support point on site.

Bean bag with inlet, flexibly fillable and easy to clean

The scope of delivery includes the actual bean bag and a separate inliner or inlet made of mesh liner. This inlet is designed so that you can easily fill it, empty it again and also clean it if necessary. Especially if you are outdoors a lot, perhaps in damp or dusty conditions, this is a real advantage. You do not have to wash the entire bean bag, but can specifically remove the inlet and take care of it.

The inlet reliably keeps the filling material inside, while the outer shell consists of a water‑repellent material mix. This keeps the granulate in place, the bean bag retains its shape and you can quickly position it again and again. This separation of shell and filling makes the LITTLE DRUM easy to maintain in the long term and saves you time and nerves in the long run.

Made in Europe, solid workmanship with a well‑thought‑out design

The MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM is manufactured in Slovakia and relies on a robust material mix of about 65 % Polyester und 35 % cotton. This combination ensures that the bean bag is hard‑wearing, durable and at the same time pleasant to handle. The surface is designed to be water‑repellent so that moisture, morning dew or a brief rain shower do not immediately become a problem.

The subtle camouflage print is deliberately kept neutral. It is unobtrusive, does not reflect and blends well into natural environments – ideal when you are out in nature photography and do not want your equipment to stand out in the field like a colorful foreign object. The seams are made sturdy so that the bean bag reliably retains its shape even with frequent use, transport in a backpack and changing surfaces.

Optimal for travel, light, compact and always at hand

With a diameter of about 16 cm and a filled height of approximately 6 cm, the LITTLE DRUM is deliberately kept small. Unfilled, it weighs only around 100 g including the inlet and is therefore optimal for travel. You can easily stow it in your hand luggage, carry it in your camera bag or leave it in the car as a backup without it weighing you down.

Filled with plastic granulate, the weight is around 0.6 kg. That is enough to create a stable support surface for your camera, but still light enough to cover longer distances on foot. Especially if you hike a lot, go on photo trips or want to travel with light luggage, this bean bag is a very practical alternative to a classic tripod, which is often bulkier and heavier.

Bean bag tripod for low‑level photography and flexible supports

The MR JAN GEAR LITTLE DRUM is designed as a bean bag tripod primarily for low‑level photography, but is equally suitable as a flexible support on walls, car roofs, window sills or fence posts. Thanks to its round drum shape, it adapts to different surfaces and offers your camera a calm, cushioned support. This helps reduce vibrations and achieve sharper results even at longer exposure times, provided you release the shutter carefully.

The hook‑and‑loop strap on the underside is particularly practical. With it you can fasten the bean bag to branches, railings, fence posts or other suitable structures or at least secure it additionally. This way it is less likely to slip when you realign the camera or rotate the lens slightly. In situations where a classic tripod is too conspicuous, too bulky or simply cannot be set up, you can quickly attach the LITTLE DRUM and get started.

A small drum‑shaped bean bag with many possible uses

Whether in a hide, in the car, in a hunting blind or simply in a meadow: the LITTLE DRUM proves useful almost everywhere. You can use it as a stable base for a small ground tripod, place it under a telephoto lens to relieve the front element, or use it as an improvised support on uneven surfaces. The round shape is not a gimmick, but practical because it adapts well to different support surfaces.

The bean bag is also interesting as a base for accessories such as the Ecklasphere or similar ground tripods. Thanks to its compact, defined shape, it offers a secure, slightly elevated platform on which additional equipment can be mounted. In this way, a small, inconspicuous bean bag becomes a very flexible system for low‑level shots, macro photography or wildlife photography at eye level.

Technical details at a glance

To help you better assess how the MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM fits into your setup, here are the most important technical specifications in compact form:

• Tripod type: bean bag tripod for low‑level photography and flexible supports
• Diameter: approx. 16 cm
• Height when filled (depending on filling level): approx. 6 cm
• Weight unfilled (including inlet): approx. 100 g
• Weight filled with plastic granulate: approx. 0.6 kg
• Shell material: water‑repellent material mix of approx. 65 % Polyester und 35 % cotton
• Design: neutral camouflage print for inconspicuous use in the field
• Filling: supplied without filling material, plastic granulate is recommended (quantity about 1 kg)
• Inlet: separate mesh‑liner inlet, easy to fill, empty and clean
• Production: made in Europe, manufactured in Slovakia
• Underside: hook‑and‑loop strap for fastening or securing to branches, fence posts and similar structures

Scope of delivery and practical usage notes

The scope of delivery includes the MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM and the matching inliner. Neither filling material nor the accessories shown, such as ground tripod, clamps or cameras, are included. The bean bag is always supplied unfilled so that you can freely choose the filling material and adapt the total weight to your needs.

For a balanced combination of stability, moldability and weight, we recommend plastic granulate. It does not clump, absorbs hardly any moisture and remains dimensionally stable even with frequent use. With about 1 kg of granulate you achieve a very practical filling quantity with this model. If you prefer to travel lighter, you can fill in a little less and leave the bean bag somewhat softer, which has a positive effect especially on uneven surfaces.

Conclusion for your everyday photography

If you are looking for a small, lightweight and yet surprisingly stable bean bag tripod that is particularly suitable for low‑level photography, nature and wildlife shots, the MR JAN GEAR bean bag LITTLE DRUM is a very sensible addition to your equipment. It is optimal for travel, easy to handle, can be filled flexibly and, thanks to its drum shape, can be used in many different ways. Not a high‑tech gadget, but a well‑thought‑out tool that reliably has your back out in the field while you focus on your subject.