Nice product, but to tall
June 26, 2018
I had the chance to use my 7 bags this past weekend. I purchased 100 lbs of pea-gravel which I filled the 7 bags with a little over 14 lbs each. That’s 100 lbs more in weight that I have to pack and hall. I found that the 14 lbs was sufficient for holding down the canopy poles. The 14 lbs of pea-gravel only filled the bags about one third of its capacity, which in my opinion makes the bags to tall. If I filled the bags to capacity, the bags would hold close to 45 lbs each, which is overkill for holding down a canopy pole. Additionally, that would be packing and halling close to 300 lbs of weight. These bags could be half the size (shorter). I did like the way they attached (Velcro) to the poles. Each bag comes with a tie down strap (nice addition), however I didn’t use them. Would have been 5 star if not for the size.
Merchant Response:Thanks for the wonderful feedback Shawn. We have noted it and will consider offering a 20 lb Apex bag in the future for light duty, non public uses. For safety, we do still recommend a full 40 lbs per tent leg if setting up in a public space (parking lots, parks, etc).
Pros
- Good quality materials, tie down straps included and good attachment points (velcro) to the poles.
Cons
- To tall, could be half the size.