Sand bags

[breakingcontact]

The only ones I'm familiar with are the GI type.

Any good source for these at a good price or tips for better (but not super expensive ones)?

 

[matefrio]

DIY out of some old jeans?

 

[Younggun]

I found some a long time ago at something like 5 cents each for GI type.

Downside: they were being sold by the pallet.

 

[benenglish]

Related to your other thread, don't go cheap on sandbags.

I've bought mine here:rests Sand Bags | Shooting Rests & Bipods at Sinclair Inc

ETA - Or were you asking about the kind of sandbags that reinforce levees?

 

[Younggun]

Crap, I thought we were talking about defensive positions and fortifications.

 

[benenglish]

OP is in the Preppin' area. I think I probably misunderstood.

 

[breakingcontact]

Ah, no problem. I'm not a bench rest shooter.

I'm looking for a good number of sandbags to fill up to stop incoming...flood water.

 

[TXDARKHORSE361]

These are right at about $0.50 each, $49.99 for 100 https://www.mainemilitary.com/productcart/pc/Military-Sandbags-100-Pack-262p2234.htm

 

[Sapper740]

I've been experimenting with sand bag longevity uinder the Texas sun. heat, and humidity after reading the book "Special Forces Camps in Vietnam 1961-70" by Gordon L Rottman. Burlap bags fall apart very quickly under conditions of sunlight, high heat and humidity as our SF guys found out in Vietnam so they capped their sandbags with concrete to to avoid the back-breaking labor of constantly replacing the bags. I've increased burlap sandbag longevity slightly by lining them with two garbage bags but don't expect to move them once the burlap starts to rot. Sandbags made from UV stabilized polypropylene last 2-3 times as long as burlap but are much more expensive. What one needs to consider is how long do they expect to need their sandbag bunkers? If you believe order will be returned within weeks of the shtf, then the cheaper burlap bags will suffice, if you believe it could be months or years, then go with polypropylene.

 

[shortround]

Burlap bags are best. They are made to be filled, then emptied when it is time to move forward.

For all of the "Doug Out Dugs" who want to hold on to their little piece of ground until they are over run, you better build your fortress with cinder blocks and reinforced concrete.

 

[Acera]

Sandbags are a best management practice at many construction sites to mitigate run off into the storm sewers. They can usually be found locally, stop by a neighborhood where homes are being built and ask the superintendent where he gets his. Probably locally, and usually real cheap.

 

[breakingcontact]

Sandbags are a best management practice at many construction sites to mitigate run off into the storm sewers. They can usually be found locally, stop by a neighborhood where homes are being built and ask the superintendent where he gets his. Probably locally, and usually real cheap.

Excellent idea.

 

[Younggun]

I don't remember seeing any burlap bags in Iraq. Just sayin.

 

[breakingcontact]

I don't remember seeing any burlap bags in Iraq. Just sayin.

"Permanent" vs temporary installations no?

 

[Younggun]

Guess that depends. How long till its permanent.

I'd say all were considered fairly permanent. Anything considered temp would probably just have concertina wire.

I don't see much difference in emptying. Untie the string and turn upside down.


If YOU plan on only a month or two, might as well save money I guess, but make sure they are t stored where they will rot. Burlap is pretty biodegradable IIRC. Made from plant plants.

 

[breakingcontact]

Eh. Not arguing one point or the other. Just asking.

Ill probably just start buying a few boxes here and there of the green type I used in the army.

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[rsayloriii]

1000 for $250 ... $.25 each:

1000 Green Sandbags Ties 14x26 Sandbag Bags Sand Bags Military Grade Flood | eBay

 

[Sapper740]

Burlap bags are best. They are made to be filled, then emptied when it is time to move forward.

For all of the "Doug Out Dugs" who want to hold on to their little piece of ground until they are over run, you better build your fortress with cinder blocks and reinforced concrete.

Good thing I'm a "Bunker Bob" then.

 

[STXdevilsquid]

Wish/wonder if you could buy those Jersey Berriers (think that's what they were called) we had in Iraq, they were awesome sand bags, fill them with a loader. They were like big sand bags and seemed to last a long time.

 

[TXDARKHORSE361]

Wish/wonder if you could buy those Jersey Berriers (think that's what they were called) we had in Iraq, they were awesome sand bags, fill them with a loader. They were like big sand bags and seemed to last a long time.

Are you talking about the Hesco's You could make anything you wanted out of those things