Can anyone explain how the sand goes in (is it just a giant "pillow" or is there an inner compartment) and how it stays sealed (zipper, velcro)?
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It kind of has a woopie cushion type neck that comes out, you tie it off with a rubber band. The end then tucks into the small whole (break in the colored piping). I thought it wouldn't work well, but mine had held up well. There are some small sand particles that will slip through the bag, but nothing too crazy.
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There is a bladder inside that gets folded over... Nothing leaks out, and you can fill it light if you want.
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There's an inner rubber bladder that you fill with a funnel then fold the opening over & wrap the rubber band around the bladder neck to prevent sand from coming out. I use mine in my Crossfit program....overhead lunges, turkish getups, wallballs and even ball-slams. I've got 10 & 15lb sandbells...never have any problems with leaking sand.
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There is a little neck that pops out for filling. Then it's tied off with a rubber band and pushed back inside the bag. I have never had a problem with mine and I've had it about six months.
2110692
Both myself and my boyfriend go at the bag pretty hard, with and without gloves. The only issue we have is that it makes a certain noise when it's gone beyond its limit. But as far as stability we've had zero problems. I would recommend filling it with sand over water, but both work
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Yes, it has the bags and also comes with tent stakes that can be pushed into the sand. It will stay put in moderate wind with the back panel uncovered.
605753
The zipper fully seals the pillow. The excess air will need to be pushed out before the zipper is fully zipped.
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Hi Richard! Yes, the main compartment is sealed by a zipper that goes all around, then the buckles hook it shut. Between these two, it keeps this bag locked up tight. I hope that helps you out! Thanks for your question! :)
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The inside stays dry and I suppose you could leave the bottom zipper and the side zipper open a little but depending on how hard the wind blows it may get wet with them open.
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Just mesh on the sides. We used it for the beach only. It works out great for us. It's nice to have the sand pockets. Used it for about 20 trips to the beach so far.
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Hmm, I didn't notice a plastic zipper bag! We put it in a plastic store bag until we get home then let it dry like a regular towel. Once dry, it goes back into the sports bag!
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Well most of the areas lining the outside of the pack have a liner ib would still use a dry bag and ziplocs. Haven't put it to a real waterproof test yet this just based on the construction of the bag. And if you're thinking about the larger assault pack for about the same, don't. This one is smaller but better made with more thought put into design. My buddy bought that one as well and not near as happy with that one!
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The air doesn't escape, it's like a giant zip lock bag but you can unzip the zipper & take some of the padding out or to let some of the air out. Foam will fly out if you unzip the zipper too wide & jump on it though.
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Yes, the inside is a removable, hard compartment that has no seams and is completely waterproof. The only time water leaks out is if you tip it upside down and some water will creep out the zipper.
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Hi, you can zip it completely closed. It has ventilation but I wouldnt leave them in the direct sun and of course they need water. If the wind kicks up, it can blow over so make sure u anchor it. I use it to escape Mosquitos. Used for a year and so far it's held up. Pretty good for price.
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If I remember correctly the answer is in the description on the bag. It is not sand it is stuffed with rags. We have had ours for over a year & it is used at lest every other day. Still looks and feels like new-great bag at a great price.
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This box does not come with a lid, but the container that the sand came in does have a lid. There is more then one company that sells the sand, I bought the one that comes in a plastic cylinder shaped container. It has a screw on lid and that's how we store it. Zip lock bag would work too. Now that I think about it though, I don't think that it needs an air tight container. A cashier at a store I was at said that they'd had their sample of sand out for months and never put it away and it was still nice and squishy. So maybe you don't really need a lid at all??
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The bag is mesh, so it probably couldn't hold sand. You could try to find a tighter mesh bag.
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Hi Skip. The ventilation is at the top on the ends. You roll up the flaps to reveal a screen and you secure the flaps. I bought this for my wife and when we go to do beach she does not leave it, everybody that sees it asks about it and we love it. I hope this helps.
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It has pockets on the corners that you can fill with sand to secure it. That's all we used last year on vacation and it worked fine. I suppose you could also buy tent stakes to use through the loops at the corners.