I like the tent spike idea. The rock in the bag seems to work also. I would just have the bag touching the ground. I rarely do photography in the wind. All you have to do is try to nudge the weighted tripod it does not move. About a year ago I bought the very long set of spikes for my gitzo cf tripod, and I have not been weighing the tripod much since that purchase. Now to find a good light-weight spike.
I have had several 4x5 cameras and by far my Chamonix 45 F2 is my favorite. Sturdy and very easy to work with. I bought mine used here on this forum and it was "like new". I have had several tripods as well and finally bought a Giotto CF that works for my LF, MF and digital cameras. I agree you would probably want at least 4-5 film holders.
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