Watch Us Dam a River in 10 Minutes with StormBags from Shark Tank!

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
  • We put StormBags (as seen on Shark Tank!) to the ultimate test and dammed a creek in under ten minutes! See the incredible power of StormBag's innovative flood protection solution. Learn more here: www.stormbag.co
    StormBags are a game-changer in flood protection, expanding to 33 lbs when hydrated and providing a quick and effective barrier against water. In this video, we demonstrate just how efficient and easy-to-use these sandless sandbags are in a real-world scenario.
    Whether you're preparing for a storm, managing water in your basement, or looking for an eco-friendly solution to traditional sandbags, StormBags offer unmatched convenience and reliability. Watch now to see how StormBags can help you stay protected and learn more about their versatile applications!
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Timelapse
    0:45 Demo
    1:52 Breakdown
    Learn more at stormbag.co
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 73

  • @stealthslayer13
    @stealthslayer13 Рік тому +17

    I would love to see this applied in an industrial setting where one person could open a small structure and roll out a huge length of this to protect a portion of a public building or business. They could even be wider and have multiple layers to roll out of the same structure to be more stable and more elevated. This is a fantastic idea and greatly needed in hurricane and tsunami zones around the world.

    • @thefirsthuffman
      @thefirsthuffman 11 місяців тому +2

      Great idea!

    • @jimmyhunt9081
      @jimmyhunt9081 15 днів тому +1

      Would have been nice to actually see them expand/develop in the video. 👍
      Cool stuff! This is a big deal if the info is accurate.

  • @l3eaver
    @l3eaver 3 роки тому +11

    Holy chit !!!! I thought you had a crew on shore filling them with sand!!! Wtf they just fill themselves up ?!?! 😟🤔 thats pretty slick

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому

      Right?! No sand, no sweat, just protection. You can learn more about them on stormtec.net

  • @guillermomaguire5394
    @guillermomaguire5394 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting.....have you looked at experimenting/using these to develop springheads. Seems like a pretty simple way to dam up the spring, and then back fill with the gravel, etc.

  • @slevin74r70
    @slevin74r70 3 роки тому +6

    like diaper in a bag..very cool and so much easier for municipalities to sue other than sand abgs. saves so much time and man power.

  • @socalju2447
    @socalju2447 2 місяці тому

    How to stop water using water. Brilliant.

  • @hamxabrothers1049
    @hamxabrothers1049 8 місяців тому +1

    ❤ Such A beautiful video but u must some sand on the wall side other side must b deeper n it must b like a pond for fish n swin

  • @agriman2583
    @agriman2583 Рік тому +1

    Could you drive over these to make a temporarily Bridge in a dam that's slightly to high for a small car

  • @MJ69090
    @MJ69090 2 роки тому +7

    Are they reusable? Do they deflate themselves over time?

    • @thefirsthuffman
      @thefirsthuffman 2 роки тому +2

      They are reusable. If left out in the sun they will dry out after about a week-give or take a few days depending on the temperature.

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому +5

      They can be reused quite a few times depending on the cleanliness of the water and the way they were used. They'll dry out over the course of about a week if left in the sun. When it's time to dispose of them, the polymer inside is non-toxic. People often dump the contents in their soil to help with water retention. We actually sell these to nurseries quite often. They use them to keep saplings hydrated.

  • @stevenr53
    @stevenr53 12 днів тому

    How long does it take for them to fully fill?
    How long does it take for them to dry?

    • @thefirsthuffman
      @thefirsthuffman 12 днів тому +1

      They take 3 minutes to fill and 2-3 weeks to dry out.

  • @aljohnson1191
    @aljohnson1191 4 роки тому +11

    How long do they last?

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  2 роки тому +2

      As long as they stay hydrated, they'll last for quite a long time. Years. If left alone, the bags will dry up after a couple of weeks.

  • @TheLimbReaper
    @TheLimbReaper 2 роки тому +3

    I'm guessing these contain sodium polyacrylate...the same material in diapers and sanitary pads.

  • @jonnda
    @jonnda 4 роки тому +7

    Dam river.

  • @bobbrown5529
    @bobbrown5529 2 роки тому +5

    Looks like and sounds like a great idea . In an emergency they would be quicker than filling up sand bags , let alone finding dry sand to use . The cost , being a big issue , $7.40 for 50 is up there . But , how much is your house worth ??? , plus being reusable is a bonus .

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому +2

      They're definitely pricier than a traditional sandbag, but they enable a single person to deploy a complete barrier wall in minutes with very little labor.

    • @stealthslayer13
      @stealthslayer13 Рік тому

      50 for less than $10 seems like a bargain for how much time, energy, and ultimately money you will save by using them and saving your home.

    • @alissalatour7332
      @alissalatour7332 Рік тому

      They are $7.50 eACH or $275 for 50

    • @EzekielMessenger
      @EzekielMessenger Рік тому +2

      50 pack is $275 on their site. This is a steal

    • @kyleballard5717
      @kyleballard5717 4 місяці тому

      I see them as a way to buy time for filling sand bags

  • @Gonzb023
    @Gonzb023 2 роки тому

    Hey just one sec. Why isnt there any info about tear down. Do they break themselves down over time or do I need to haul them away?

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  2 роки тому

      At the end of the video, you can see a short clip of steven taking the bags out of the creek. The bags will dry up after a couple of weeks give or take a few days depending on the weather. They can then be reused. Hope that helps!

  • @112Famine
    @112Famine Рік тому +2

    1 lbs to 30 lbs isn't 300 times, it is 30 times. what happens if you do not use fresh water & use salt water?

    • @thefirsthuffman
      @thefirsthuffman 11 місяців тому +1

      The polymer in the bag expands 300 times, most of that 1lb is the bag itself. Salt water will reduce its effectiveness and it won't expand fully.

  • @marcryanii3233
    @marcryanii3233 Рік тому +1

    Could these be used as a permanent structure?

    • @crimsonred7517
      @crimsonred7517 Рік тому +1

      Probably not

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому

      Permanent is a strong word. They'll last for quite some time but they're intended for use in emergencies/disasters which (hopefully) aren't permanent.

    • @0xeb-
      @0xeb- Рік тому

      No. The bags will dehydrate and eventually everything will crumble.

    • @0xeb-
      @0xeb- Рік тому

      You can maybe hydrate the bags then vacuum seal them individually to keep them moist and always hydrated. Only then they can perhaps hold for a long time.

  • @jonathanwaddington965
    @jonathanwaddington965 8 місяців тому

    Is it environmentally safe?

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  6 місяців тому

      The contents are all non-toxic and the bags themselves are made of all-natural burlap and linen.

  • @cartoondrawing1775
    @cartoondrawing1775 Рік тому

    One time use?

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому

      They’ll dry up after about one week and they can be reused several times. After that you can dispose of them. They’re non-toxic.

  • @DavidSmith-lp5tz
    @DavidSmith-lp5tz 9 місяців тому +2

    Stacked it right up to the poison ivy.

  • @besanchez09
    @besanchez09 Рік тому

    What do you do with them after u use it?

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому +1

      You can let them dry out and store them for reuse. They're non-toxic and landfill friendly if you want to dispose of them.

  • @shujaatullah2822
    @shujaatullah2822 3 місяці тому

    How much price of this cat

  • @skyfly
    @skyfly Рік тому +4

    It's NOT 300x weight but 30x... otherwise that bag would weigh 300lb 😉

  • @Alex1986Sevilla
    @Alex1986Sevilla 6 місяців тому +1

    It's basically a bag of water. A bag of sand keeps water away through sheer mass because it's much heavier than water and it gets even heavier when it gets wet. You can't hold back a wall of water with a wall of water, it's the same density. It will just get pushed back. This small demonstration doesn't prove anything, we can see water flowing from under the wall of bags.

  • @Manuel_Z_Kayaks
    @Manuel_Z_Kayaks 8 місяців тому +1

    THEY LOOK LIKE THEY MIGHT COLLAPSE EASILY... LIKE THERE IS TOO MUCH PRODUCT IN THE BAGS

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  6 місяців тому

      They won't collapse, in fact they can withstand quite a lot of pressure. We recently drove over a few to test that out, might post as a short soon so you can see.

  • @californianbill
    @californianbill 4 роки тому +1

    What if the water is salt water

    • @kelpy9902
      @kelpy9902 3 роки тому

      won't work

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  2 роки тому

      The bags won't hydrate in salt water, but they could still be used to divert salt water after they're deployed.

  • @earlphares9187
    @earlphares9187 Рік тому +2

    I guess his pillows aren’t selling very well!

  • @CuarentafuckingseiS
    @CuarentafuckingseiS 8 місяців тому

    Hidrogel

  • @jijiazizie4602
    @jijiazizie4602 4 роки тому +4

    I can build a dam using rock

    • @bryanmorgan3570
      @bryanmorgan3570 4 роки тому +3

      Rocks are 60lbs for the same size. And we dont have rocks in the flat lands

    • @jijiazizie4602
      @jijiazizie4602 4 роки тому +1

      @@bryanmorgan3570 what do u mean don't have rock,just u nearby rock to build a dam,maybe it was use on my country,maybe

    • @kelpy9902
      @kelpy9902 3 роки тому

      I need a river now......

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому

      You could! This is much easier.

  • @skyfly
    @skyfly Рік тому +1

    Unfortunately never did see that creek get dammed up, as bags only cause partial resistance in water movement as it flows under, through and around the bloated bags.
    Where as sand bags actual shift in shape to lock crevices between.
    These are more like glorified water balloons 😂 they have a good purpose in other applications but not this.

  • @eleanormattice3598
    @eleanormattice3598 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for removing this dam to allow fish to migrate freely up and down the creek when they search for shade and food. Riparian areas along the banks of the creek with native trees, bushes and grasses will help slow and absorb flood waters too.

    • @thefirsthuffman
      @thefirsthuffman 2 роки тому +1

      We don't recommend damming rivers or creeks, this is just to demonstrate the product. I agree we need to look out for wildlife and respect nature.

    • @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
      @SwissLinkMilitarySurplus  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely, Eleanor. This was just for the purpose of demonstration. Cheers!