Bean-bag fillers (1 Viewer)

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biswasg

Gautam

• Dec 6, 2006

• #1

I have previously never used a bean-bag, relied on tripods. But on my next trip to the Sanibel islands, Florida, will be using a bean-bag bought from Wildlife supplies, UK. What is the best filler I can buy/use locally that will act as good and stable support in the bean-bag. Guidance based on personal experiences would be most useful.
Thanks

 

RoyH

Well-known member

• Dec 6, 2006

• #2

Bean bag filler

biswasg said:

I have previously never used a bean-bag, relied on tripods. But on my next trip to the Sanibel islands, Florida, will be using a bean-bag bought from Wildlife supplies, UK. What is the best filler I can buy/use locally that will act as good and stable support in the bean-bag. Guidance based on personal experiences would be most useful.
Thanks

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Hello Gautam

Try tic beans they are sold to racing pigeon fanciers for food they work very well, not expensive to purchase.

Regards, Roy.

 

Ragna

Well-known member

• Dec 6, 2006

• #3

I use hemp seed in mine,others use just bird seed can use some to attracted the birds.

 

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Dave Adshead

How much!

• Jan 4, 2007

• #4

I don't know if this is two late for you, but I use rice, but I kept the bean bag in the boot of the car which developed a leak. Yep, did that rice swell or did it swell.

Dave

 

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Rob Chace

Well-known member

• Jan 5, 2007

• #5

Another vote for rice.
Should be able to get that anywhere.
Regards Rob.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Jan 5, 2007

• #6

I use rice but it does make the bag pretty heavy.

 

Mynydd Merlin

Well-known member

• Jan 5, 2007

• #7

I use rice in my bean bag. It helps if you cook it (dry) in a microwave for 5 minutes - tends to reduce it's absorbancy in damp conditions.

 

mjmw

formally known as mw_aurora

• Jan 5, 2007

• #8

Another vote for rice and heavy is good for stability.

Mynydd Merlin said:

I use rice in my bean bag. It helps if you cook it (dry) in a microwave for 5 minutes - tends to reduce it's absorbancy in damp conditions.

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That is a good tip...going to try that!