Found some new training weights for you pack

[hflier]

Some people have more money than brains! A gallon zip lock bag filled with sand. Double it if you’re worried it’ll break. Costs a couple bucks.

This is what I mean there is no reason you had to add your condescending remark for someone just pointing out an option.


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[Sekora]

I use old jeans. cut the legs off to desired length, double zip tie, fill with sand, double zip tie other end. I make different lengths and vary the firmness with the amount of sand. This way I have different weights. I use these as shooting bags when I am not training with them.

 

[MattB]

Some people have more money than brains! A gallon zip lock bag filled with sand. Double it if you’re worried it’ll break. Costs a couple bucks.

Some people also have experience with double bagged sand wrapped entirely with duct tape still leaking over time. I appreciate experience isn't worth much on the internet, but thought I'd post my idea nonetheless.

 

[*zap*]

I either use steel plates or a 6 gallon water jug with water in it. Mainly use an alice or filbe pack body on an alice frame, I use upgraded straps on both set ups and the same upgrade TAG kidney belt on both.

 

[dtrkyman]

I stuck a 24 pack of 16.9 oz water bottles in there a few times, maybe a 30 pack?

I think I’ll make some sand bags


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[Azone]

I borrow 50lb sacks of feed from my wife's chicken coop, then for added weight I drop in 10 to 20 16oz water bottles. Done deal.

 

[Gatorgrizz27]

For the sandbag folks, I’ve found this $6 Walmart dry bag fits perfectly over a $6 bag of the 60 lb Sakrete sand in the wrapper.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Outdoor-Products-20L-Valuables-Dry-Bag-Clear/17017909

https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-60-lb-Multi-Purpose-Sand-40100307/100350266

 

[Mt Al]

I put one heavy duty garbage bag into another, poured in old cement mix (could be sand, whatever), rolled them into the right sized tube and wrapped it all up in duct tape, then more duct tape, then some more because more is better. Did two of these. Very inexpensive and has worked great. If they spring a leak, I'll wrap more duct tape around them.

 

[JeffRaines]

I have no affiliation with this product. I found these on Amazon and they seem to be great. You can fill with either water or sand. They are pretty stout and I am using them in my pack and they are working great. Not horribly expensive either.

Ron

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Sandbag-Filler-Bags-Sand-Water/dp/B00RH2D0D8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548182253&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Sandbag+Training+Workout+Universal+Fillers+–+These+can+be+filled+with+either+Sand+or+Water.+Three+Sizes+–+Large+(80lb+Capacity),+Medium+(60lb+Capacity),+Small+(25lb+Capacity)+–+Guaranteed+not+to+leak

Thanks. Ordered one of the big ones for water. I've been looking for a 5-6 gallon container to strap on my pack to do the ol' hike up pour out and hike down.

 

[isu22andy]

If your worried about a little sand , salt or concrete mix in your backpack how do some of you deal with blood guts and raw meat lol ?


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[lonedave]

I have a pellet stove for the house and usually have at least a few 40# bags of wood pellets year around. They work very well, but I do like the looks of these sacks and using water. I'm just not sure I like them enough to justify the extra cost.

 

[MattB]

If your worried about a little sand , salt or concrete mix in your backpack how do some of you deal with blood guts and raw meat lol ?


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In your pack, in your gear, in your car, on the garage floor - not to mention in your pack zippers. It's simply easier not to. And I don't have that issue with blood other than a little bit on the pack.

 

[*zap*]

For a streamlined set up and keeping the weight close to your back steel plates are hard to beat if you are able to secure them properly. Much easier to make incremental adjustments in weight also. For being able to lighten the load at some point in your training hike water is best. The pack pictured has 50# of plates in it...weight is close to the back and 100% secure.