Portable light modifiers for a Godox AD360II while backpacking
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I’m looking for a compact travel-friendly diffuser/modifier for a bare-bulb flash, specifically the Godox AD360II. I’ll be backpacking for several weeks and want something portable for location portraits, but I care a lot about light quality and would carry a bit more if the results are much better. I may also bring a small light stand.
My goal is soft light outdoors, though I know size and efficiency matter when working in daylight. Are there any practical portable options for a bare-bulb flash besides a collapsible umbrella? I’m also open to simple DIY solutions if they travel well.
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I mount Godox AD200 on Bowens mount adapter (with a handle) and slide a 24"x24" Godox square softbox on the adapter. If you can manage to mount AD360ii on Bowens adapter, this solution might work.
If my camera is on a tripod, I can hold the softbox where I want and trigger my camera remotely alternately an assistant can hold the softbox while I shoot.
These softboxes are portable - you can fold them away (although they are somewhat clunky), don't have screws or need setup. Just unfold them and slide them on to the bowens adapter and you are good to go.
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For travel, the most practical options from the replies are:
- A small collapsible softbox on a Bowens-style adapter/handle, if you can adapt the AD360II. One example mentioned was a 24x24-inch square softbox. It folds down reasonably well and gives softer, more controlled light than a bare bulb or simple cap diffuser.
- A diffusion panel on a grip arm. Outdoors, it can be smarter to diffuse or block the sun rather than trying to overpower it. This can give very soft light with less strain on your flash.
- Ultra-light DIY diffusion, such as a white plastic bag or cotton wadding spaced in front of the flash with a straw or toothpick. These are cheap and packable, though they’re less controlled and less efficient than a proper modifier.
If soft quality is the priority, the biggest modifier you can realistically carry will usually look best. For backpacking, a collapsible softbox or diffusion panel is the best balance of portability and light quality; DIY options are the lightest backup.
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