REVIEW: Alla Prima Pochade Box Easel - "The Blackfoot"

Review of the blackfoot pochade box easel for plein air painting by Laurel McBrine.

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[laurelalanna]

Hi Carolyn,

Glad you found it helpful! Another option, more compact is a "lite" version with separate panel holder + carry paint tubes in separate tupperware container. I really like my version which fits in a daypack. My tripod is a carbon fibre (Velbon, I think) pretty compact and light, but the least expensive version

[laurelalanna]

Thanks, woodlist for your comment! I have been having lots of fun with it!

[TheFutureLooksGrimm]

Looks well made. Very nice. Lots of nice adjustments

[laurelalanna]

@TheFutureLooksGrimm Thanks for your comment, I agree it is very nicely put together and I especially like how the strong magnets snap everything into place.

[laurelalanna]

Thanks for your comment. I will keep this one as I do really like it, but I am glad you have created something that works best for you. I have several different setups and I rotate,depending on the situation. All the best, Laurel.

[woollyblue]

Hi thanks for your video review. I'm looking for my first pochade and your film really helped. How do you like it? Do you have any other brands of pochades? what kind of tripod do you use? THANKS!!!

Carolyn

[woodlist]

Just like my daughter opening her presents at Christmas.. Boxes, packaging everywhere and anywhere! Well I guess you cleared up afterwards! Hope you get loads of fun-time from your pochade.

:)

[jholdway]

sweet box



[laurelalanna]

@icthruu4evr It is actually pretty good - I carry it along with my tripod and other supplies in a day pack. You can get a less bulky version custom made, without the drawer and that only carries two panels, if you want something more compact.