How do you set up your tripod?

[C. D. Keth]

Ever try hanging a weight from the bottom of the tripod center post? Anything from a bag of stones or sand, a jug of water . . .or even the camera bag can work. some tripods already have a hook down there.

I do that when I'm worried about wind or have to set the tripod off balance a little for some reason. I have a mesh bag I hang from the center and fill with rocks. I hang it and let the rocks just touch the ground so wind can't introduce swinging.