How is the top fastened? Can the bag be used laid on the ground?
1060611
Yes, You can use it on the ground, and the fastener is across the bag at the top
1060612
Yes, and the straps are better than chains for ground-n-pound. Zipper seems to be holding up so far.
423277
A way that might be a possibility would be to put a shield of some kind over the top of the bag, hanging the bag from a shield, say using plywood , plastic, etc.,it wouldn't get wet from the top and probably not the sides, unless heavy wind with the rain.
2156466
Yes, laying on it's side. This bag will hold a full six pack of sodas or water bottles. The bag is really quite large and roomy.
384507
I see no way of securing it. We've just had some bad storms and heavy rain in the area; the bench sits out between two trees and flower pots and it has never tipped over. If someone wants it, it's a heavy piece to be taking. Not something you could easily carry off.
838539
I do believe that the bag has the little silver feet but if you put it on the ground the bag does still rest on the ground... not completely water proof, if water is spilt on the out side most will run off but a small amount will go through the fabric.. no insulation for bottles
1171470
well there are only two pieces...the top and the bottom. You do have to put a bag in it and then set the top in place. But you have to do that every time you change the bag anyway.
1649510
There is a pretty nice handle at the top. But I'm not sure it would handle that well. Right now the bag is having multiple issues fixed at a leather shop that is quite a distance away. If you would like I could measure the strap and send you a pic once we get it back this Saturday. The guy working on it said it is a good bag overall...
492731
No, the frame is spring steel that is needed to hold the bag in place. There are two sides which are each only connected to the base and not each other. This allows for different sized bags. It works quite well.
1758123
Sorry for delay. Had to ask my friend, as it is in her yard. She said yes it is open on bottom to ground so you could definitely put it over something. Hope this helps.
1631864
Maybe the leg hinge is stopping it. Usually the bag rests on the floor against the leg, or over the horizontal leg of a C-stand.
1005500
No, you don't have to secure it to the ground. It's very sturdy. 2 women can easily move it over to mow underneath. Hope this helps.
386344
It would set up on a hard surface it has no spikes to anchor it to the ground just feet. It needs weighting down in any sort of wind - a sandbag or dumbell or something.
2100855
The bag is a heavy-ish material and it can stand up empty. That said, its not very heavy so it will tip over or lose its shape if you are putting in big branches or lopsided items.
983957
To add to my previous response: The top has an overhang and the bag stuffs up under the overhang. Great!
503633
The straps that come down from the four corners of the top canopy have hook and pulley systems which attach to the hooks/straps on the weight bags. I use the bags half filled with sand, and attach those to the straps/pulley tighteners. The first time I put it up, there were a series of storms that came through, lots of wind, etc. and the structure stayed put. I hope this helps. I decided against the heavy plastic weights, so I can't respond about how you'd keep them attached.
262909
It has straps that you lash to the roof rack. If you connect all the straps it is very secure, you should not need anymore straps to hold it down. You may want to buy a cover that you put between the roof and the bag so it doesn't scratch the roof.
807752
I would agree with the comments already posted. You cannot tether the bag at the bottom, but if you get the correct weight bag based upon your size the movement of the bag is manageable during a workout.