Trademark InnovationsUMB-SNDBG-2X Saddlebag Style Sand Bag Patio Umbrella Weights, 2-Pack, Black

purchased these to replace original sand bags that came with my cantilever patio umbrella, These bags are better made and are not plastic like the originals, which dried up and cracked. They were easy to fill and very sturdy once filled. Easy to move into the umbrella base and arrange so the the base cover could be reinstalled. Very pleased with purchase.

We tried these for the 1st time last summer and just ordered another set. Love them! In Henderson, NV, its windy and sometimes very strong winds. Our hammock and patio umbrella that was in a heavy duty stand would both blow over when winds were strong. So I went straight to Amazon like i do nearly everyday and purchased these. Not one single time has the umbrellas and hammock stand/hammock blown over...or moved even an inch. We bought 50 lb bags of play sand for each bag at Walmart and put the whole bag in unopened as I didn’t want a mess to clean up with sand spilling as I filled the bags. They have handles so you can move them when it’s not windy or you are entertaining in your backyard. As for us, we leave them on at all times. Great remedy for keeping things upright!

After trying a few different anchoring devices for my umbrella, I found these saddlebags and they're perfect! Each one holds 50 pounds of sand and are easy to fill with a double zipper system to close. There's a strap in the middle so they're easy to lift when I want to move the umbrella. Two of these give me 100-pound weight which is fine when there's no wind. I'm quite happy with these and will buy two more for the windy days.

Was just delivered and already have it up and working. My husband didn’t want to drill any holes into our deck that weren’t necessary so this works perfect! I like the double zipper feature to make sure the dirt is trapped in. Very satisfied with this purchase.

Great design, and very sturdy. Would recommend!

Held umbrella down well. I left the sand in the plastic bag and had no mess.UPDATE: I've had these bags for almost a year now. They are well constructed and are holding together fine. They would be better sold in a set of 3, to hold all three legs of the umbrella down. Also, they are no longer black. They have been bleached by the sun to an almost whitish-grey color.They did their job but they don't look great anymore. There is a warranty available so I intend to see if it covers this problem.

Securing a patio umbrella

Lifting 50 pounds of sand is never a pleasant experience, but these bags are really helpful. First of all, they have a very wide double zipper, so you can insert an entire bag of sand, unopened. The two weighted bags make an umbrella very secure. Also, the double zipper (one from each direction overlapping each other) on the bags seem to make them waterproof as well which means that the sand won't become weighted with water. The bags are liftable by a handle in the middle, so they fold in half and can be carried like a suitcase -- much easier than lugging a big bag. All in all, an excellent product that does what its supposed to do very well.

Bought last summer and it held up through the winter. Filled with sand. Happy with the product, it does what it says.

Expensive for what it is. But we've put a bag of stones in ours still in the plastic bag. Doing the job.

Great use for so many applications. Would recommend this product.

they work very well

The bag is very well made and easy to use, however even though the photo shows two double bags and the description shows 'bags' there is only ONE double bag in a package. You will need two double bags to fully secure the base of the umbrella, A sealed bag of stones or sand easily fit into the bag. Works very well and straps make securing it to the base or carrying it very easy.