The Git-Lite filled Kinesis SafariSack 4.2, in khaki, is a rugged bean bag for supporting a DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera on surfaces such as the ground, a car door (with the window open), a chair, a table, or a tree limb. It is quicker to use than a tripod. The bag has a zippered compartment packed with a lightweight filler called Git-Lite. Git-Lite provides better support than Kinesis buckwheat hulls yet has half the weight of poly. It was originally designed for tactical (rifle) shooting bags.

The SafariSack 4.2 can be used in three modes: flat, saddlebag-style, and ballast. In saddlebag-style, two cinch straps are used to set up the SafariSack folded in half. (In this mode, it's recommended to only fill the bag about 2/3 full.)  A camera can be snugly cradled on top when the bag is placed over a car door or used on the ground for additional elevation. In ballast mode, the SafariSack is attached to to your tripod or light stand to increase stability when using long lenses or in windy conditions.

The SafariSack 4.2 is made from a combination of 400-denier and 420-denier Diamond Ripstop nylon fabrics. These tough fabrics are supplemented by SlipNot, a rubberized-type fabric. There's also a sewn-in hand strap. Also, a separately-sold Kinesis Y208 quick-release extender strap can be clipped to the hand strap of the bag to be used as a shoulder strap, or in order to use it as longer tie down when securing the bag to the top of a vehicle.

Use on Ground, Car Door, Tree & More    Use Flat, Saddlebag-Style, or as Ballast    Lightweight Git-Lite Filler

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you attach two together to make it larger?

A: Yes, two can be attached to each other to make it bigger.

Q: 2. Does this come with a shoulder strap?

A: Unfortunately, no, there are no shoulder straps included with the purchase of the Kinesis Safarisack 4.2 Beanbag Camera Support (Buckwheat Hulls Filled, Black), B&H # KIR428. If you need a shoulder strap, the Kinesis Y315 Padded Shoulder Strap, B&H # KIY315, or the Kinesis Y515 Heavy-Duty Padded Shoulder Strap, B&H # KIY515, would be the straps that would be compatible for use with the Kinesis Safarisack 4.2 Beanbag Camera Support.

Q: 3. I want to use this for another bag. in terms of weight,how much do you get in this bag ?What is the weight of the hulls

A: The Weight would be approximately 18 oz (510.3 g)

Q: 4. How well will this work on my door window lower half way? I shoot birds and wildlife from my vehicle with a 400mm.

A: I bought this for a safari in Africa and did not like it. It wouldn't stay in place over the window and was always slipping. All the other people on the safari had something like the Naturescapes SkimmerSack or Lenscoat LensSak and seemed quite happy with them. I will order one of those next time.

Q: 5. Should I remove the hulls from the plastic bag they come in?

A: In theory, allowing them out of their original plastic packaging would likely allow the buckwheat hulls to shift freely in Kinesis Safarisack 4.2 to conform to some surfaces better, but in practice, we have found that there are sometimes advantages to keeping them in their packaging.

Q: 6. How much does this weigh when filled with git-lite?

A: Kinesis lists the SafariSack 4.2 as weighing 2 lbs 10 oz when filled with git-lite.

Q: 7. Is the fabric on the bottom of the bag really grippy on a partially open car window? Most windows today are curved on top, not flat, so bag-type supports often slip down on the curve. Will this bag stay put?

A: From our experience with this product, the rubberized material on the bottom is quite grippy, but your overall experience might depend on the weight/force exerted on the bag, as well as the severity of the incline of your window. In ideal circumstances though, it would work well over a window and even on the polished metal of your car's roof or hood.

Q: 8. How many pounds of rice, beans, etc., are needed to fill up the beanbag?

A: Weight will depend on the material you are using but the LensCoat LenSack Beanbag Camera Support will hold 0.971 gallon (3.675 liters) of the material.

Q: 9. How much does 1 cup of this product weigh?

A: One cup is approximately 3 oz.

Q: 10. how much does the buckwheat weigh for the 4.2 bag?

A: Hi, the Kinesis Buckwheat Hulls for SafariSack 4.2 weighs about 1.125lbs.