The Best Plein Air Easel of 2023

PAINT ANYWHERE YOU LIKE - This all in one pochade box was designed for travel from sea to summit and anywhere in between. With a standing tripod, it can be used as plein air like a french easel. With the rubber bumpers on the bottom, it can be used as a small table easel for studio use as well. Its versatility enables you to paint anywhere you like.

PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR PAINTING. This potable Pochade box features 3 large compartments with 2 removable divider slats for adjust compartments sizes, spacious enough to carry all the essentials for a day of field painting. And it is not cumbersome and heavy like a French easel, So you can keep your things organized and travel light, enjoy the breeze and have fun painting.

TRANSPORT YOUR WET PAINTINGS WITH EASE - The bottom contains an adjustable wet panel storage area which allows you to carry 3-4PCS wet panels of any size from 8" x 10" to 9" x 12" during travel. This Pochade leaves you with no need for a wet panel carrier as the panels can be stored conveniently and securely behind a sliding magnetic door. This babe's convenience and flexibility will leave your fellow Plein air painters impressed and green with envy.

Universal Tripod Mounting Plate - This Pochade box comes with a 1/4" tripod socket, which is standard for camera tripods. This means that all camera tripods can be used with this small art easel. N.B: We highly recommend the ones with quick release tripod adaptors because they will make putting the Pochade box on and off the tripod a lot easier.

INFINITE RANGE OF ANGLES - Thanks to the hinged adjustment arm the lid can be held at any painting angle, and would even go completely flat for watercolor painting. The star knobs on the arm make the adjustments super easy.

The pochade boxes are built with strong finger joint construction using, poplar, maple, and Baltic birch components. A beautiful cherry stain and lacquer finish transform these painting tools into pieces you will treasure.

All adjustments of the canvas holders and lid angle arm are controlled with easy to adjust plastic star knobs. Far superior to the common wing nuts found in many plein air easels the star knobs are easy to grip and result in much tighter holding power.

The Medium pochade box include a removable tempered glass palette ideal for oils and acrylics. The finish provides an easy to clean finish and the light birch color is good for color mixing.

The canvas holders are designed for ease of use and versatility. Both panels and stretched canvas can be held between the holders. Two star knobs in the rear of the lid adjust the height of your canvas. The maximum height of the M box is 15 inches; the L box is 17 inches. Any width within reason can be accommodated on both boxes.

The included brush tray is a pleasure to use. It stows away perfectly on the back of the lid with the help of two magnets. During painting it slips over the right side of the palette box and stays put with another pair of magnets. There are indents for seven brushes and a flat area for holding palette cups of painting medium or thinner.

The SoHo Scout Pochade Box makes it easy for any painter to paint outside; Carefully designed to carry your supplies in a professional, lightweight box, the mahogany stained and lacquered wood box has brass plated hardware giving this pochade box a wonderfully elegant look; Quick and easy painting set up

Accommodates two 1/8" to 1/4" panels or friction-holds stretched canvas up to 7/8" deep; Will close with any size panel up to 9x12"; Accommodates panels up to 12" wide and 18" tall; An infinite range of painting angles

Varnished sliding wood palette 9-3/4" x 13" inches and removable clear acrylic palette 9-3/8" x 13" inches both included; Fold-out side tray for extra painting space; Six holding holes for artist paintbrushes; Larger storage compartment can hold paint tubes up to 75ml; Smaller storage compartment for other painting supplies

Patented brass sliders integrated into the lid of the box; Removable and adjustable shoulder strap; Leatherette handle; Sure-lock angle hinge

Measurements: Overall size of the box when closed: 13-3/8" x 10-1/2" x 4-1/4"; Box Height Open: 12"; Side Tray: 8-3/4" x 5-7/8"; Under Palette Storage total: 12-1/2" x 9-1/2"; First compartment: 12-1/2" x 7-1/4" x 1/2" deep; Second compartment: 12-1/2" x 2" x 1/2" deep; Removable Adjustable Strap: 20" to 37-1/2"; Weight: 5.4lbs; 90 warranty

Materials: The u.go Anywhere Pochade Box is made using Baltic Birch wood, while stainless steel and aluminum accents provide strength where needed most. All hardware is non-corrosive. The Baltic Birch is hand sanded and finished with New Wave proprietary wood finish for maximum durability. The finish on the pochade box easel is non-porous, dense, and resistant to water as well as standard artist solvents and mediums. In addition, the finish is crack resistant, chip resistant, and non-yellowing.

Design: Rare earth magnets are used for closure, panel/canvas holder, removable side wall for palette cleaning/replacement, and accessory side tray attachment. Friction hinges with a sturdy 180° range of motion allow you to position the pochade box as vertical or horizontal. Compatible with universal 1/4" tripod mounts making it perfect for use as a tripod painting easel. The plein air easels have a smooth exterior free of protruding wood or metal components allowing for quick and easy storage.

Palette: Each u.go Pochade Box comes with a high density plastic painting palette included. Oil paints can be removed with solvents, and dry acrylic paint peels off. Paint dabs can be stored on the palette when the lid is closed due to a recessed palette and recessed lid on the art easel box. Horizontal set up can be used as a watercolor easel tabletop.

Surfaces: The Maximum Recommended Painting Surface is 9" Vertical. The teeth on the stainless-steel panel holders can hold panels as thin as 1/16" and stretched canvas up to 3/4" thick. The paint easel is ideal for 1/8" panels ensuring an ultralight setup. Side trays and glass palette accessories available for the painter’s easel.

Dimensions: Measuring 8.4"x11.25"x1.25" the mid-size portable easel (Item #00702) is ultra-lightweight at 2.1 lbs, with palette included. While lightweight for use as a travel easel and plein air easel, the u.go Anywhere Pochade Boxes are sturdy easels for painting.

Materials: The u.go Anywhere Side Tray is made using Baltic Birch wood. The Baltic Birch is hand sanded and finished with New Wave proprietary wood finish for maximum durability. The finish on the side tray is non-porous, dense, and resistant to water as well as standard artist solvents and mediums. In addition, the finish is crack resistant, chip resistant, and non-yellowing.

Design: The side trays can be used to hold paint brushes and your medium cup, or can be used as a palette for additional mixing space. Strong rare earth magnets connect the Baltic Birch wood tray to a stainless-steel frame, while the frame can be secured to the plein air pochade box. The birch is hand-sanded and finished with New Wave proprietary wood finish for maximum durability.

Compatibility: A great addition to plein air supplies, Anywhere Side Trays are compatible with the u.go Anywhere Pochade Boxes. The 4"x11" side tray can be used with all models but is recommended for the 11"x14.5" plein air easels.

Included: Each package includes one wood tray, one stainless steel frame, and one u.go Cinch. The cinch is made from silicone for tray storage and other uses. Made by New Wave in Pennsylvania, USA.

Dimensions: Measuring 4"x11", the large size side tray (Item #00707) is ultra-lightweight at 0.50 LB.

The Sienna tripod comes with a precision machined ballhead

Sienna legs can be independently locked into place at 3 different angles

Tripod height can easily be set by a flip of the quick lock leg levers

A hook located on the bottom allows you to hang a bag or backpack

Tripod comes with a shoulder strap and carrying case

PAINT ANYWHERE YOU LIKE - This all in one adjustable pochade box was designed for travelling.With a sturdy aluminium tripod,it can be used as Plein air like a french easel for outdoor painting.With the rubber bumpers on the bottom, it can be used as a small tabletop easel for indoor studio use as well. Its versatility enables you to paint anywhere you like.

LARGE STORAGE SPACE-This Pochade box features three parts large storage space with removable dividers.Including one wood palette by sliding and a paint brush holder.You can aslo carry 3-4pcs in size 8" x 10" to 9" x 12" canvas panels at the box bottom.

EASY ANGLES ADJUSTABLE- The hinged adjustment arm beside the porchade box can be adjusted to any painting angles,even flat for watercolor painting.The star knobs on the anti-rust arm make the adjustments super easy and firm.

ATTACH YOUR POCHADE BOX FASTER AND EASIER -Travel Aluminum Tripod and Quick Reales Plate are special designed for this Plein air painting. The snap-in quick-release plate makes assemble pochade box on and off tripod a breeze.The release plate is quite match with the head of the tripod which is very sturdy in holding your pochade box firmly,no slipping or wobbling.

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:MEEDEN Plein Air Painting Easel comes with a detailed instruction brochure and assembling video attched in our listing for how to easily assemble your new easel box. All assembly tools are well-packed in the package.If any questions, please do not hesitate to contact MEEDEN Service Team by customer service email address.If at any time you are dissatisfied with the product quality or any question,We can guarantee you the best customer service.

Our new Slide Out Shelf adds lots of room for your palette knife, brushes, or paints.

Palette has a built in value scale

SLIK U8000 Tripod has a wider stance and offers better stability.

Vertical mount lessens "top-heavy rocking" found in pochades

Super Lightweight 8.5# / Easily adjusts for sitting or standing.

Net Weight: 5.0 lbs.

Maximum canvas height of 17"

Plate, Tripod and Supply Box are not included

Closed Dimensions: 14 3/4" x 11 1/4" x 2 3/4". The box has a palette area of 12" x 10"

Strong Construction, Ergonomic Star Knobs, Lid Adjustment Arm, Tempered Glass Palette, Canvas Holders, Brush Tray, Tripod Mounting

A classically designed large plein air French style field and studio sketchbox easel that converts into a high tripod painting stand easel with a storage drawer. A natural wood colored easel box that's oil finished. Made with hand sanded high quality aged Beechwood that's grown in Germany. Also includes a 18 inch wooden painters palette.

Sturdy lightweight tripod sketchbox easel that can be adjusted to any incline angle position depending on the need, and will accommodate a canvas up to 34". Easel folds down to a compact box with a leatherette carry handle and a shoulder strap. Use the easel as a canvas carrier too by attaching them on the outside of the folded easel.

Storage sketchbox is divided into a 4 compartment interior with 3 removable dividing slats for adjusting compartment sizes, plus a bonus storage area below the drawer. Store and organize sketch pads, paints, brushes, markers, pens, paper and other essential art supplies. It's deal for keeping yourself organized while painting, drawing and sketching.

Folded Dimensions: 17" wide by 22" deep by 6.5" high, easel adjusts up to 72" in total maximum height. Adjustable easel legs with sturdy rubber feet. It's a durable user friendly art, studio and sketchbox easel that's great for use by kids, beginners, students, as well as for advanced artists and professionals.

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