HOMEMADE DIY SANDBAG (Under $12) // How to Make Your Own Sandbag for Exercise

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • You can make a Homemade DIY Sandbag for under $12. Sandbags are an excellent part of any workout routine. There are many different total body sandbag exercises such as the sandbag getup. Many backcountry workout programs such as SealFIT, Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI) and MTNTough make use of sandbags.
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    Using a sandbag improves core strength and balance while working out general strength and stamina. A sandbag can be used to weigh down a backpack or rucksack to train for backpacking or hunting.
    In this video, I show you how to make two durable sandbags (60lbs & 40lbs) for under $25. That's less than $12 per sandbag!
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  • @OutsideChronicles
    @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому +3

    After you make this sandbag, check out our 10 Sandbag exercises: ua-cam.com/video/wzFNGY1Ee84/v-deo.html

  • @dhfitinc4252
    @dhfitinc4252 3 роки тому +4

    Great DIY tutorial on such a great piece of mobile workout equipment! Thanks 🙏

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Thank you, sandbag getups are my favorite exercise. Thanks for watching

  • @POOCHIESCLOSET
    @POOCHIESCLOSET 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this video. It is a genius idea! I'm going to Home Depot as soon as they open in the morning to do this.

  • @evargas6826
    @evargas6826 4 роки тому

    Awesome idea. You just saved me some bucks!!! Thanks!!

  • @SaintP-ed8ut
    @SaintP-ed8ut 4 роки тому +2

    The handles are a brilliant idea. Thank you.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you like the handles. Thanks for watching!

  • @limitlessmamathings5472
    @limitlessmamathings5472 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing dude, budget friendly!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Thanks! And Thanks for watching. I use my sandbags everyday.

  • @DRob70
    @DRob70 4 роки тому

    Good video, gonna make 2 for our home gym

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Have fun! They are a good workout tool, so many way to use it.

  • @capthappy345
    @capthappy345 4 місяці тому

    Nice

  • @westtxsquid215
    @westtxsquid215 4 роки тому +52

    Good video man. Since the gyms are closed due to covid, I was looking into home workout alternatives. The price of the commercial sandbags are a little ridiculous. I'm gonna try this tomorrow.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +4

      Thanks, mine are still working out well. My kids starting using them too. I just posted a DIY plyo box video, another great home gym training device. Thanks for watching.

    • @AbeNXC
      @AbeNXC 4 роки тому

      Great minds think alike, I already have most of the supplies at home, I’m gonna try it tomorrow as well

    • @teciahorne7967
      @teciahorne7967 4 роки тому

      Same!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +2

      How did your build out go?

    • @AbeNXC
      @AbeNXC 4 роки тому +1

      Outside Chronicles pretty good, I used a couple midsize zip lock bags, wrapped them in duck tape and put them in a small duffel bag that already had handles on it. It’s making me feel like I’m finally getting a good workout at home

  • @ricardoguerrero5440
    @ricardoguerrero5440 3 роки тому

    thank you Sir, great Video

  • @luvfitall
    @luvfitall 4 роки тому

    TOTALLY doing this tomaro!!!

  • @JOJOM1000
    @JOJOM1000 2 роки тому

    AWSEOME WORK MAN!!

  • @NeonDisciple
    @NeonDisciple 2 місяці тому

    I'm going to make this but see if i can use some old belts from like good will or something for handles

  • @drayday3142
    @drayday3142 3 роки тому

    This pretty darn good....im gonna do one as demo

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Cool, you'll have to let me know how it works for you.

  • @LoveJungle420
    @LoveJungle420 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome! Also if you weren't super concerned about weight and size. You could just wrap the pea gravel bags themselves.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому +2

      Right, good suggestion, I do not see why not. They come in a pretty heavy duty bag.

  • @jeteshpatel1757
    @jeteshpatel1757 3 роки тому +1

    God Bless you bro for this phenomenal video 💯🥇🙏🏾

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks man, good luck with the sandbag. Get-ups are an amazing workout.

    • @jeteshpatel1757
      @jeteshpatel1757 3 роки тому

      @@OutsideChronicles 🙏🏾🥇💯🏆🏅 deepest respects Sir. Will do now; Thanks to you. 🙂

  • @Testosterooster
    @Testosterooster 4 роки тому +12

    Dude, I'm definitely doing this today.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      Testosterooster you will love it, it’s super easy and really gives you a different workout since it is not solid. Love to know how it turns out.

    • @seeker2182
      @seeker2182 9 місяців тому

      Nice kengan profile pic

  • @Namelessdad83
    @Namelessdad83 2 роки тому

    It's pretty awesome if you are mostly going to do a sandbag carry

  • @N1co777
    @N1co777 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @harryv6752
    @harryv6752 24 дні тому

    💯
    🔥
    🤘

  • @davidgarcia2491
    @davidgarcia2491 3 роки тому

    You sir, are a genius!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Far from it, but thanks for the nice comment. Thanks for watching, happy sandbagging!

  • @chillninja1552
    @chillninja1552 3 роки тому +3

    I would have made a fast motion vid on you making that just so we can see how. But great vid!! THANKYOU

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. Wrapping the the bag is not too scientific, but I like your idea for my next video. I regret not showing how to make the handles. Check the comments, I gave a detailed explanation. Good luck, and good work!

  • @joebean1
    @joebean1 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you. Doing this on Saturday. So the handles folded into each other sticky side in making a strap a little longer than the circumference of the bag, then taped in?

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Very cool, thanks for watching. Check out my plyo box if you need another project for a good home workout.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +2

      Correct, the strap goes around the circumference. I wrapped them kind of like a hockey stick, then overlapped the ends a little bit. Then wrap them in with a layer of tape. Where your hands go, I criss crossed some pieces like 6” long. Make sense?

    • @joebean1
      @joebean1 4 роки тому

      @@OutsideChronicles perfect. Thank you

    • @joebean1
      @joebean1 4 роки тому +1

      @@OutsideChronicles Made my first one today. Came out a little round but that's okay. Did about 60 lbs. Anyone reading this if I may recommend don't cheap out on trash bags. I used regular ones and it started tearing and I had to be very careful taping it. Got through it though.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      Joseph nice, yeah the 5 mil bags are key. It might flatten over time.

  • @hellman5820
    @hellman5820 4 роки тому +1

    HELL YES!

  • @droidrage7880
    @droidrage7880 4 роки тому +4

    Like #580! Thanks I wanted to find a better way than paying $90/45lb plate to weigh my boxing heavy bag stand down.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Justin Chan awesome! Glad it helped out. Thanks for watching!

  • @Jonathan-yk2mx
    @Jonathan-yk2mx 4 роки тому +6

    If you have a duffel bag you could just make some little bags to fill the duffel or backpack or whatever.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      I have seen that method too. Same thing, just with shopping bags and duct tape. You can adjust the weight then.

    • @Jonathan-yk2mx
      @Jonathan-yk2mx 4 роки тому

      @@OutsideChronicles I plan on doing this type of training long term. I ordered a rep fitness 25 - 75 pound bag. I want all those handles. Only 50 bucks and 8 bucks worth of sand.

  • @iblockpuncheswithmyface1490
    @iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 4 роки тому +2

    Go to a tire shop. They give away inner tubes for free. About 10 bucks for a few good hose clamps.

  • @WilliamsWrestlin
    @WilliamsWrestlin 4 роки тому +5

    Why not just put the entire bag inside the bag and roll it up?

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      The 5mil garbage bag won't be durable enough. There are some suggestions to use a tire tube and clamps. The duct tape makes it so you can throw it around a bit.

    • @coreysmith7379
      @coreysmith7379 4 роки тому +1

      @@OutsideChronicles I think he means the bag of pebbles. Why open them instead of putting the whole bag in the trash bag.

  • @Robert-hf5xr
    @Robert-hf5xr 3 роки тому +1

    I got some already made online from a fabric store $14 for 4 and each one holds 70 lbs

  • @mikeritter2979
    @mikeritter2979 Рік тому

    👍

  • @natec.7649
    @natec.7649 4 роки тому

    I just made this but the handles are not working out for me. Any suggestions? They seem to flimsy to do over head presses and stuff

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Nate, did you double up the duct tape (putting the sticky sides together) and then wrap around the whole bag? I then crisscrossed duct tape inside and outside where the handle creates space for your hands. If that still seems to be not enough, then I would suggest going to gorilla tape.

    • @natec.7649
      @natec.7649 4 роки тому

      Outside Chronicles did not go the entire way around! Thanks I’ll try that

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      The only other thing you could use is some nylon webbing. It is pretty cheap.

  • @gregoryreyes9941
    @gregoryreyes9941 4 роки тому +1

    I’m about to make some today! Was going to shell the money out but this will be a fun project!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Gregory Reyes cool! It’s a great workout tool. Let me know it works out. Thanks for watching!

  • @BIGYUMMYGUY
    @BIGYUMMYGUY 4 роки тому +1

    How much duct tape did you use per bag? One roll per bag? My friend and I are gonna make some tomorrow

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      Good question, it was about 1.5 rolls total for the two bags (I have about half left in my garage) . The 60# bag used more of course. I figured on using both rolls, but it was not necessary. I made sure there was 2-3 layers covering the surface. Of course, it won't hurt to put more. I used the standard 3M rolls found at Lowes, 2-pack.

  • @johnstamosyeastinfection2784
    @johnstamosyeastinfection2784 4 роки тому

    Would it be possible to use cat litter?

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Johnstamos Yeastinfection I do not see why not, it just might not be as heavy demo ending in the weight you need.

  • @freepluralism6652
    @freepluralism6652 4 роки тому

    do you think they will survive throwing them over your shoulder?

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      Over your shoulder to the floor? I throw mine from my shoulder to the floor in front of me. Worst case, double up the duct tape. I think they would definitely take the abuse.

  • @kevinmai4015
    @kevinmai4015 4 роки тому +10

    Can you describe/show how to make the handles again? Kinda confusing

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +4

      Sure, what you want to do is take a length of duct tape that can go around the circumference of the sandbag twice (ideally it should be a little more than twice). Then fold that in half so the sticky sides come together. You should be left with a length of duct tape that is doubled up, that can go all the way around the bag and overlap a little bit. Next, wrap that length like a candy cane with tape, this will reinforce it. Finally, put this reinforced length of tape around the circumference of the bag, overlapping a little and tape it in. Make sure you leave room to put your hands through. Hope this makes sense.

    • @kevinmai4015
      @kevinmai4015 4 роки тому

      I believe I got it, you lost me after the candy cane part though...
      So I have the roll of duck tape that can go over the sand bag little more than twice, I fold it in half so the stick sides are adhered (no sticky parts at all-the whole tape is the smoothed back side). Wrap that once around the sand bag, with the lip overlapping a bit and then take another roll of tape over the lip/overlap and go around it another time to adhere it down?
      Is the grip going to hold up over time? I’m thinking about putting some somewhat soft styrofoam like padding to make the handgrip

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      @@kevinmai4015 That is the candy cane part (or barbershop pole). Maybe wrapping like a hockey stick grip or baseball bat grip is a better analogy. This has held up from me.

    • @kevinmai4015
      @kevinmai4015 4 роки тому

      Thank you for pinning the comment. I don’t think I ended up doing it right lol, the sand bad caves in and creates more of a gap/space between the bag when I lift it (I didn’t tighten the tape too much when taping the bag). Wasn’t sure how you candy cane taped the handles down...

  • @anitajanjua9038
    @anitajanjua9038 4 роки тому +1

    It cost 100+$ for this. Since, gym is closed, this is gonna be my go-to weight-lifting. Thank you 😊

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Anita Raj it is a versatile fitness tool for a great workout. Thanks for watching!

    • @anitajanjua9038
      @anitajanjua9038 4 роки тому

      Outside Chronicles I used sand instead and it worked out great! I made 1 45 lbs and 1 25 lbs sand bags. I was also able to make a kettle bell. I’ve got myself a diy gym ☺️. Thank to your video

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      @@anitajanjua9038 Awesome, thanks for checking back in. Now you need a plyo box!

    • @anitajanjua9038
      @anitajanjua9038 4 роки тому

      Outside Chronicles I’ll wait for a tutorial from you so I can make one 😉

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +1

      @@anitajanjua9038 I have one! ua-cam.com/video/OOO_f_Vnuj4/v-deo.html

  • @markdougherty8933
    @markdougherty8933 8 місяців тому

    How long did the handles last?

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  8 місяців тому +1

      Depends on how you use them. I have had to re-tape mine a few times. A strap would be a bit more durable.

    • @markdougherty8933
      @markdougherty8933 8 місяців тому

      I wonder if you could tape rope around as straps? Time to start playing around myself..thank for the video!

  • @GuitarFever1398
    @GuitarFever1398 4 роки тому +1

    How did the sandbags hold up? I am looking to do something similar as well!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому +2

      Melany Adams so far so good. I use them for getups, in my backpack and other exercises. I usually just drop them to the floor when I am done. I am happy with the results. If they get tattered, just put more tape. Thanks for watching.

    • @GuitarFever1398
      @GuitarFever1398 4 роки тому

      @@OutsideChronicles okay sweet! I am hoping to give them a shot tomorrow actually. I want to use them for weight in my pack and for the gym I am making at home. Thanks for the great content- hope to finish my 46er and LP 9'er this year!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Melany Adams thanks for watching. The sandbags work great in your pack. I use a cam strap half way up to keep it upright in your pack.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Melany Adams And good luck with your 46er, I’m hoping to be done in Feb.

    • @kzduard0
      @kzduard0 4 роки тому

      Olá, como fez a alça da bag?

  • @mortenmarx8717
    @mortenmarx8717 4 роки тому +1

    Most important part of the video is missing... The handles!! Btw great video :-)

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Sorry about that, there are a few comments below where I gave a better explanation. I just pinned that comment to the top. I am happy to answer any questions.

    • @georgeme9494
      @georgeme9494 4 роки тому +2

      Please make a video showing the handles

  • @KaiTenSatsuma
    @KaiTenSatsuma 3 роки тому +1

    $50-60 - God I wish, most bags that can fill up to 120lbs easily go over $100.
    Any reason for pea gravel instead of play sand?

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому +2

      No real reason. I think next time I would use sand from the beach. It is slightly heavier per square unit.

  • @aydankhaliq2967
    @aydankhaliq2967 3 роки тому

    Mercedes AMG found this useful.

  • @dtla5052
    @dtla5052 2 роки тому

    Excellent! They actually want to charge me 75 online

  • @bobkennedy5585
    @bobkennedy5585 3 роки тому

    I just bought one online for $10. Took me 5 minutes

  • @datawolf2318
    @datawolf2318 11 місяців тому

    man bro I wish you showed the handles.

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  11 місяців тому

      Sorry, if you look through the comments, I attempted to explain how I did it.

  • @LatinMagician7850
    @LatinMagician7850 3 роки тому

    i think i get the candy cane part but you made the video too short transitioning from the empty bag tothe finish product lol

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Sorry for rushing through that part. Do your best to wrap the heck out of the 5mil bag. Thanks for watching

    • @LatinMagician7850
      @LatinMagician7850 3 роки тому

      @@OutsideChronicles hey i did it! i made a 66pound sandbag,i think i think I tightened it too much because its kind stiff but it end up amazing! and i think that i understand the concept of the grips,super cheap equipment!

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      @@LatinMagician7850 Hardcore! It may loosen up after some use. Good luck with your fitness. Check out sandbag get ups, can't be beat for a full body workout.

    • @LatinMagician7850
      @LatinMagician7850 3 роки тому

      @@OutsideChronicles i used like 200meters of tape and 5 garbage bags for the sandbag it will last a while i think!

  • @mastertrey4683
    @mastertrey4683 4 роки тому +1

    You could do this without all the duct tape if you have a backpack or other bag youre not using, just double bag it make sure its not and tied then throw it in a backpack

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  4 роки тому

      Great suggestion, thanks for watching. The thing I like about the duct tape is it stays conformed to the size you initially wrap it. I tried a duffle and it felt sloppy. Maybe with a tight fitting bag it might be different.

  • @Drus718
    @Drus718 3 роки тому

    Wouldn't play sand have been cheaper???

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Might be. I did not check the density between the two. You may need more or less depending on the weight you hope to make. And if you live next to a big lake like I do, I get sand for free. No reason you could not use sand. Thanks for the comment and watching!

    • @Drus718
      @Drus718 3 роки тому +1

      @@OutsideChronicles 50 lbs of sand for me was less than $5 USD, and i filled my bag with 25 lbs to start

    • @OutsideChronicles
      @OutsideChronicles  3 роки тому

      Drus718 Cool, glad it worked! Get to the sandbag getups!

  • @Rya_N33
    @Rya_N33 3 роки тому

    I just don’t see that lasting you would be better off sewing a bag imo