A Ready To Go Water Barrier!
Get sandbags installed 10X faster and set up a water barrier in just minutes with Water Activated Sandless Sandbags (also known as flood bags) There’s zero work required, once the water hits the sandbag the sandbag expands to create a water barrier and protect against flooding. They work great for flood protection and erosion control applications.
At Sandbaggy we want to ensure all our sandbags are built to last and able to accomplish just what you need them for! We’ve constructed our Sandless Sandbags to be extremely tough. They are 2x thicker than the competition and can be dropped 40+ times without any damage to the bag! Plus, they arrive ready to go, and once installed last 3-6 months (they have a storage life of 5 years). Our sandless sandbags are made in the USA.
More options available: 5 ft Long Water Activated Sandbags
How do water activated sandbags work?
Our Water Activated Sandbags contain superabsorbent polymers (gel) within the outer shell that expand as they absorb water. This makes them much easier to use and handle than a traditional sandbag. You can easily stack multiple bags on top of each other.
For the 14" x 26" sandbags, just put them in a bucket of water or spray them with water and they’ll expand to their full size (3.5 to 4.5 inches tall) within 3-7 minutes.
For the 5 ft long sandbags, put them in a bucket of water and let them fill up. Then when they are full, take them out and spray them with water and they’ll expand to their full size (3.5 inches tall). This whole process should take about 10 minutes.
Specs
- Size(s) (Empty Bag):
- 14 in. x 26 in.
- 6 in. x 60 in.
- Activated Size:
- 14 in. x 26 in. x 4.5 in. (ranges from 3.5 - 4.5 inches tall)
- 6 in. x 60 in. x 3.5 in.
- Weight (s)
- 10 oz (0.63 lbs)
- 16 oz (1 lb)
- Activated Weight: up to 30 lbs
- Absorbs: 4 Gallons of water
- Outer Material: Polypropylene
- Inner Material: Super Absorbent Gel
- Inflation Time:
- 3-7 minutes
- 10 minutes
- Country of Origin: USA
- Not Compatible with Salt Water
- Lifespan:
- 5 yrs storage life
- 3-6 months once activated
Features
- Made in America: Don’t buy cheap imported sandbags! We proudly support American manufacturing, workers, & families.
- 2x Thicker Than The Competition: Our Sandless Sandbags are made from an 8 oz thick polypropylene fabric, while many of our competitors use a 4 oz thick fabric.
- Great For Heavy Duty Applications: These sandbags are extremely durable, they can be dropped 40+ times without any damage to the bag! Great for heavy duty applications like flood protection, erosion control, and construction.
- Fully Saturated In Minutes! Water activated sandbags take about 3-7 minutes to fully saturate with water (10 minutes for the 5 ft sandbags). Just place them in a bucket of water or spray them.
- Instant Flood & Hurricane Protection: Arrives ready to use! Fill them with water and you’re done. So much easier to use than traditional sandbags. Stop wasting time filling and moving heavy sandbags. Sandless Sandbags are much more lightweight, they are approximately 30 lbs. when fully saturated with water.
- Super Absorbent: Absorbs up to 4 Gallons of water! Sandbag can weigh up to 30 lbs.
- On-Going Protection (3-6 Months): Once activated these sandbags offer protection for up to 3-6 months! They have a 5 year storage life.
- Made from non-toxic materials
Recommendations
- Do not use with salt water, fresh water only!
- Gel is slippery, make sure to wipe with rag after bag is removed.
- Do not cut open bag
- Sandbaggy Sandless Sandbags are made to divert water. We are not liable for water damage or property damage should the product not work for your application.
Installation Tips
16" x 24" Sandbags
- Bags arrive empty
- Fill Bag With Water
- Option 1: place bag in a bucket of water
- Option 2: spray water directly on the bag (this takes longer than option 1)
- Wait 3-7 minutes for bags to be fully inflated
- Install & Protect Your Property (double stack bags if necessary)
5 ft long Sandbags
- Bags arrive empty
- Dunk Bag In Water
- Take The Bag Out
- Spray Water Directly On The Bag
- Wait Until Your Bag is About 3.5 inches Tall
- Install & Protect Your Property (Double stack bags if necessary)
FAQ
Do sandless sandbags work?
Sandless sandbags are effective in preventing flooding and erosion, and have been tested and proven to be effective in real-world situations. They work similar to traditional sandbags, the difference is that they use superabsorbent polymers to absorb water and subsequently divert water, rather than being filled with sand, gravel, or dirt.
How long do sandless sandbags last?
Like all sandbags, the lifespan depends on a variety of factors such as the conditions they are being used or stored under. Once activated with water, our sandless sandbags will last 3-6 months. If stored properly, in an enclosed area like a garage, these sandbags have a storage life of 5 years.
Can you reuse water activated sandbags?
Once activated, you can reuse these sandbags as many times as you need within 3-6 months. After that we recommend using a new sandbag.