Could these bags be filled with water without leaking?
345813
I don't believe that these are designed to be filled with water, I do believe they would leak badly. They work perfectly if you put approx 40 pounds of play sand (available at Home Depot) into each bag--good luck!
345814
I don't thinkt hey are waterproof, so no, water wouldn't be a viable fill material.
345815
The bags are a heavy unlined canvas and have a fold at the top with velcro that keeps it tight. If you filled them with water it would leak through the bag and the top. I'm assuming your wondering about water so you don't have to carry the 40lb bags of sand around. I'm thinking if you could find some kind of water/liquid bladder that you could slide into the bags then then fill with water. You may want to check into a sporting goods store, but that option may be quite expensive especially since you would need 4 of them.
345816
They would not work with just water in them. We are in Hawaii and usually only using dry or slightly wet sand. Have had no problems. They have been the best to hold down tent in high winds.
345817
These bags are made of heavy canvas. Gold dust would work but not water. If you want to use water use old Orange containers or liquid detergent containers and tie them with rope to your tent's crossbars but it doesn't work as nicely or neatly. I'd say these are worth the expense.
856975
Yes you can. I put two in my book bag on my way to work every morning. They get knocked around and never leak a drop.
1400016
I had no problems with my products leaking. The bottles came with plastic bags secured around them...now I know why, but again neither bottle leaked within the bags other. Hope this helps.
320016
They do not leak dry goods if closed properly but in terms of being airtight no they are not.There is no seal for that.
1469068
No, they don't leak as long as you have them pointing up. We use them for demonstrating hydraulics with plain water.
200274
I think you could submerge it but the contents would have to be pretty heavy. Even though you push most of the air out there is still air in the bag.
913568
I tested two of them to see if they are water-tight. You have to have the lid perfectly in place, otherwise they leak. I would not recommend them for transporting liquids (such as in a bag). Hwvr, they would make fine canisters for around your work space.
913567
Yes and no. I emptied out one of mine just now (the smallest one), filled it with water, and shook it fairly vigorously. In that case, it leaked somewhat. However, unless you really make an effort to cause leakage, spillage, I believe they would be fine. Sorry it took so long to respond! (Just saw the previous response; I believe I agree, in essence, though I think if you had one in a box or other container, AND didn't go through an earthquake (or similar), it would likely be "okay." Tupperware? might be better, or something similar.
1188135
Not really, they are designed to explode under pressure. I really doubt they would hold water.
2062311
Haven't used it that way, but they look very secure and like they would not leak if sealed as they come. That said, the pump to get the water out couldn''t obviously be used in that position. How would you access the water? They would be so heavy when full that you couldn't realistically lay them down or right them after they were filled. Filling while on its side empty, you couldn't fill completely... Hope this helps.
1999715
yes they can, but please note that these are not waterproof bags. They are really water resistant stuff sacks.
875381
FWIW, I have had a half dozen similar bags, and if ice cubes are put into them, eventually they leak... To keep them from leaking, either use "blue ice" frozen packs or put the ice cubes in ziplock bags...
1566097
I haven't tried that, but I don't think they are. They don't "seal" and would let water in.
334644
Yes. The smaller bags have held their seal longer, but I've generally been having the same issue. It doesn't look like the bags have any punctures or tears, so the problem is either in the valve, or the seal -- the seal itself is not very well-designed, as you keep it very flat to prevent any creases in the seal (which make be a source of leaks). There is a "pincher" tool to help straighten out the seal, but it's not really effective -- a zip-top may have been better. All in all, I would not buy this product again.
112673
No not really. They might longer than a reg container if you had them wrapped/packed inside something thermal or insulated. Also, the lid shuts tight but if you were to fill it with water, for example, I'm sure it would leak out. It's not a complete "seal".
2037629
I fly with 2 of them every week and have not had a problem. But the contents in them is more thick than thin. If I leave them in my checked suitcase I put it in a plastic bag. Overall, no leaks yet!!
1842369
Yes. The bag is porous and stays damp. Quite a bit of water flows through the bottom of the bag. I would not use them indoors.