I'm looking for a light stand that I can use outside. I have one already, but looking for something a little more rugged, with bigger wheels. I've looked on various websites and can't find what I'm looking for. I thought about designing one myself.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

well the first thing you're going to want to do is DUMP the whells. DO NOT use wheeled lightstands outdoors. they will fall over even MORE easily if the wind catches softboxes or whatever is on the stands. what you need is a good sturdy stand, preferrably with an adjustable leg, and SANDBAG those mothers to the ground. no wheels.

Bogen/Manfrotto makes some wonderful equipment... stands included. I personally have a Bogen 3071, which doubles as a boom stand. The wheels are removable and it's super strong. Only drawback now is it looks like B&H no longer sells the 3071 by itself.

I can't imagine using wheeled light stands outside... and with the background in your avi being a rocky beach, it's perfect.. can you imagine trying to roll lights around on a wet rocky beach?? ;-)

The Avenger line from Manfrotto is what you want. And sandbags.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6782...ight_Stand.html

Well, I saw another photographer using a wheeled based system. He had 2 big wheels (not the standard studio big wheels, but outdoor wheels) and one tripod leg.
Plus, he had sandbags to way it down. When he moved, he just tilted the system on the 2 wheels and off he went. It seemed really effective and efficient.

This is what I am looking for. I want something easy to move with, instead of the regular light stands, that I have to take down and put up again.

I actually emailed the photographer (after spending about an hour or two remembering his company name that was on the back of his SUV). This is what he said:





Looks like I have some building to do!!

ummm good luck then...

honestly i've never heard of anyone doing this... just seems heavy and awkward..... not something I'd recommend but okay.

try the manfrotto (Bogen to you yanks) 3363 - has detachable wheels and it'd be my pick for a heavy duty stand.

Jonathan

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1133...ight_Stand.html

This is a great stand. It is made by Bogen. and at only $78 it is a screamin deal.

Well, I don't think I need a huge stand. Just a standard one. I'll use sandbags or battery bags to hold it down.
The other photographer's stand didn't look heavy at all. Plus, he wasn't using heavy studio lights. I think it was just one Quantum Qflash, similar to this one.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5542...5D_R_Flash.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1133...ight_Stand.html

This is a great stand. It is made by Bogen. and at only $78 it is a screamin deal.

This one is only 5 lbs. and is super sturdy. 10ft 8ins is pretty much perfect for most applications.

+1

I have a couple of lighter light stands (very portable and useful indoors with hot shoe flashes, a la Strobist/OneLight) but this is the one I take outdoors.