I want to use these bags to hold rocks. Can these bags hold up to 50lbs? Will they tear easily when rubbed against a sharp edge of a rock?
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probably will not hold rocks, sharp rocks will likely tear bag. lots of other uses . would give them a try, anyway.
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We used these bags for weight in the back of our work trucks this past winter. We filled them with recycled concrete and had no problems with tearing.
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These bags will do better holding rocks than sand. 50 lbs. no problem. Not sure if they will cut on sharp rocks.
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These bags were lousy, wouldn't hold together even with 5 lbs of sand. 50 lbs is absolutely impossible
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Hello Catherine,I used these bags to hold pea gravel-type rocks (and sand) which is relatively round. I've never used them for sharp edged rocks. If the your sharp-edged rocks were in a static environment (not moving on the inside, and no moving external sharp edge rocks touching the bags on the outside) AND not to heavy in the bag I think the bags would hold and not wear prematurely. However, your intention of placing 50 pounds of sharp-edged rocks in the bags is NOT recommended. If you place 50 pounds of sharp edge rocks on the inside, that by itself would undoubtedly cut the poly material and force a discharge of rocks to come through--possibly injuring yourself or someone else.I hope this helps....GhillieMan Hello Catherine,I used these bags to hold pea gravel-type rocks (and sand) which is relatively round. I've never used them for sharp edged rocks. If the your sharp-edged rocks were in a static environment (not moving on the inside, and no moving external sharp edge rocks touching the bags on the outside) AND not to heavy in the bag I think the bags would hold and not wear prematurely. However, your intention of placing 50 pounds of sharp-edged rocks in the bags is NOT recommended. If you place 50 pounds of sharp edge rocks on the inside, that by itself would... » Read More Hello Catherine,I used these bags to hold pea gravel-type rocks (and sand) which is relatively round. I've never used them for sharp edged rocks. If the your sharp-edged rocks were in a static environment (not moving on the inside, and no moving external sharp edge rocks touching the bags on the outside) AND not to heavy in the bag I think the bags would hold and not wear prematurely. However, your intention of placing 50 pounds of sharp-edged rocks in the bags is NOT recommended. If you place 50 pounds of sharp edge rocks on the inside, that by itself would undoubtedly cut the poly material and force a discharge of rocks to come through--possibly injuring yourself or someone else.I hope this helps....GhillieMan « Show Less
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They are strong bags, but definitely are not meant to hold rocks, unless you are talking about smooth landscape type rocks...any jagged edge of course could puncture the bag. Once punctured, holes tend to enlarge.
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I own a dog day care business. I use these bags daily- several a day. They have never torn the way you are describing or any other way.
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I've never had a problem with these bags. They are easy to tear apart and I haven't had any problems with them splitting when I open them. Where the bags are connected, only the two ends of the bag are attached and perforated. The middle third is already cut away from the next bag on the roll. This seems to make them easy to tear apart.
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If you are staying on a hard surface, it should do fine. I've had loads close to 50 pounds with little trouble.
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They will tear. The bags are not very strong. I used them for small party favors.
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I can't say it won't ever break, but mine have lasted quite well. Also replacement bags are fairly reasonable -- unlike another I've owned.
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Not sure of the exact thickness. At least as thick as a regular plastic shopping bag. I have never had issues with them ripping or tearing.
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I have put about 18 lbs in each side side bag and another 20 on top - they are pretty sturdy, but the mounts are lacking. Without reinforcement or with an unbalanced load they will sag and tuck into the spokes if your not careful. I zip tied a small metal bar to the bottom sides of my rack and used zip line to secure it (comes with bungees) and its rock solid
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While I feel the bag is well made and could support five pounds the danger is that the string handles would pull through the holes that they go through. The strings have plastic ends on them like shoe string caps. If you were to take the time and tie a large knot on each string that wouldn't pull through the bag then I feel you would be fine. These are very nice bags, well made with a insert for the bottom of the bag so that it sits flat,
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Durable enough? Probably. I would put them in some kind of sack to keep them a bit safe. what you see in the pic is how they fold up.
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I have an 8 lb. bag of soil and it would take probably another 4 lbs to fill it up. I put rocks in the bottom of my 2 to weigh them down as they are light and the wind could knock them over. Maybe with rocks as weight and drainage, the 8 lb. bag would work.I have ours outside at the front door and they look great! I also painted ours a bronze color.
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No. These bags are very limp in fact. I do use them, but I find I go back to the the bags that have the plastic coating on the outside. These, in a word, are flimsy. They come with a rubber removable bottom liner, but which gives some shape when in, but the bag material is very limp.
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They are very strong. We overstuff ours, every time, trying to get the most out of each bag and they always come out easy with no leaks or tears. I'm no sure of the mil, but as other have said they are a very sturdy bag.
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Yup. They will hold up just fine. I've drop mine a few times while out in the brush. No problems at all.
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I use the bags for other household applications. Nonetheless, they are pretty much resistant. I have already carried 3 to 4 large soda bottles and boxes. Differently from ones I have got from supermarkets, the the bottom did not tear and the handles were resistant enough for the load. I do recommend them.
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They are on the thin side, the same thickness as other similar bags I've picked up at a pet store. I've never had a problem with them tearing though.
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I have used these bags for over a year and have had only one break. I think I overloaded it. With routine use, I would think they would be fine.