I got a 001B Manfrotto Light Stand – This is one of the lightest light stands around and it folds really small – perfect for travel. It is also tall enough to do well in most indoor situations. For outdoors, however this is not my initial choice, I’ll be using VALs (Voice Activated Lightstands) in case I need to use a flash outdoors. I also leave the umbrella adapter on the stand.
I did make a small hack and drilled a hole at the “base” of one of the tripod legs. This will allow me to attach a carrying strap to the stand – more on that in just a bit.
Next I have my umbrella – it is a Westcott’s convertible double-fold umbrella. It’s no wonder that as a long time strobist this is my umbrella of choice when traveling. The fact that it double folds is a big ease on the pack size and for most day to day situations it is perfectly fine.
