Description
DuraBag® Sandbags – The Best USA-Made Gravel Bag for Erosion Control
Built to last the entire project. Made in the USA for erosion-control professionals, DuraBag® delivers at least five years of outdoor life and the strength to withstand vehicle, tractor, and equipment traffic. Its high-flow polyethylene mesh holds gravel securely while allowing stormwater to pass through—ideal for protecting storm drains, anchoring wattles, and maintaining sediment controls throughout construction.
Available in nine fade-resistant colors, DuraBag® holds its strength and appearance through years in the sun, helping contractors reduce replacement costs and trips back to the jobsite.
Usage note: DuraBag Sandbags® work best when placed and left in position. Dragging or rough handling can tear the mesh. For frequent repositioning or greater abrasion resistance, choose Ace Sandbags®.
Key Features
5 Year Life (10,000 UVI)
Traffic Tough
High Flow Rate
Made in USA
Includes 100 Bags, Steel Ties & Hand Tool
Beyond Erosion Control
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Built for Construction Toughness. Originally created for erosion control and sign ballast, DuraBag is now used for pond and landfill lining, post-wildfire mudslide prevention, semi-permanent landscaping, shoreline protection, and slope stabilization. Customers routinely report that DuraBags look “like they were filled yesterday” even after years of sun exposure.
Product Specifications
- Size: 14" × 26"
- Material: Heavy-duty polyethylene mesh
- UV Resistance: 10,000 hours (5 years in full sun)
- Burst Strength: 380 PSI
- Colors: 9 fade-free color options
- Compliance: EPA-Compliant SWPPP Gravel Bag
- Includes: Steel bag ties
- Availability: Empty or pre-filled
- Origin: Made in the USA
- Shipping: Free within the Lower 48 states
Volume Discounts: (Discounts automatically apply at checkout)
| 5–9 | 10–99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Save $10/Pack | Save $20/Pack | Save $40/Pack |
Fill Options
- Best with gravel, pea stone, or chip rock: Breathable mesh helps prevent mold and freeze expansion.
- Using sand? Select the liner option—100 Economy Sandbags as inner layers—to contain fine material while the DuraBag® serves as the long-life protective shell.
Pre-Filled Option Available
Select the pre-filled option to receive DuraBags® with 30–40 lbs of ¼" chip stone, sewn shut and stacked on a pallet (total ~3,000 lbs). Liftgate delivery is available for locations without a forklift.
What Customers Say
“They look like they were filled yesterday—even after a year outside!” — John, Virginia
“Perfect for overwintering poly on hoop houses.” — Jamie, New York
“Exactly what I needed for erosion control—great quality, timely delivery.” — Vicki, Florida
“They work very well as a bulkhead in the Chesapeake Bay.” — Bill, Maryland
Important Usage Note
The DuraBag® mesh fabric provides unmatched breathability and UV resistance, but mesh can tear if dragged or roughly handled. For best results, set DuraBags in place and leave them for the duration of your project. If you need a long-lasting, tear-resistant bag that tolerates more movement and abrasion, consider our Ace® Sandbags.
If you’re tired of replacing sandbags every season, DuraBag® Sandbags are the long-term investment that saves money, labor, and frustration year after year.
Best-Fit Applications
Erosion Control & SWPPP
DuraBag® erosion control sandbags help anchor straw wattles and create check dam and sediment barriers for construction-site SWPPP, perimeter protection, and stormwater management.
Landfill & Pond Lining
DuraBag liner weights combine flexible construction and five-year UV resistance to hold landfill liners, pond liners, and geomembrane sheeting in place throughout extended outdoor projects.
Shoreline Erosion Protection
DuraBag shoreline sandbags combine durable polyethylene mesh, gravel drainage, and five-year UV resistance to support erosion control along lakefronts, pond edges, and vulnerable streambanks.
Post-Wildfire Erosion & Mudslide
DuraBag sandbags provide durable, permeable gravel barriers for post-wildfire erosion control, with five-year UV resistance supporting slope stabilization and sediment containment while vegetation becomes established.
Roofing & Roof Tarp Weights
DuraBag roofing sandbags use flexible, UV-resistant mesh to weigh down roof tarps and protective sheeting during roof repairs, reroofing, and storm-damage restoration projects.
Highway Signage & Traffic Control
DuraBag sign ballast bags conform around sign-stand feet, providing durable, five-year UV-resistant weight for temporary highway signage, traffic barricades, and extended road construction projects.
General Construction
DuraBag construction sandbags deliver 380 PSI burst strength and five-year UV resistance for stockpile containment, temporary fencing, sediment barriers, and long-term outdoor jobsite ballast.
Tarps & Agricultural Covers
DuraBag tarp weights combine five-year UV resistance with free-draining gravel fill to anchor silage covers, greenhouse plastic, frost blankets, and outdoor storage tarps.
Specifications
Outer Shell
DuraBag® Fabric
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Mesh | — |
| Fabric Weight | 5 oz/yd² (144 g/m²) | ASTM D3776 |
| UV Resistance / Outdoor Life | 10,000 hr / 5 Years* | ASTM G155* |
| Weave | Knitted Mesh | — |
| Fiber Content | 100% HDPE | — |
| Grab Tensile | 79 × 96 lb | ASTM D5034 |
| Tear Strength | 39 × 40 lb | ASTM D5587 |
| Bursting Strength | 152 psi | ASTM D3786 |
| Mullen Burst Strength | 390 lbs.in/sq | ASTM D-751 |
| Colorfastness to UV | Grade 5 @ 2,000 hr | AATCC TM16 |
| Flame Retardant | No | ASTM D6413 |
| Water Flow Rate | 100 gal/min./sq./ft | ASTM D4491 |
Economy Polypropylene Fabric
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Woven Polypropylene (WPP) | — |
| Fabric Weight | 42 gsm (1.24 oz/yd²) | ASTM D3776 |
| UV Resistance / Outdoor Life | 2,000 hr / 12 Months* | ASTM G155* |
| Weave | 10 × 10 Woven | Manufacturer Spec |
| Fiber Content | 100% Polypropylene | AATCC 20 / AATCC 20A |
| Yarn Size | 900 Denier Warp / 900 Denier Fill | ASTM D1907 |
| Colorfastness to UV | Grade 3 Minimum | AATCC TM16 |
| Flame Retardant | No | ASTM D6413 |
| Water Permeability | High | ASTM D4491 |
#138 CHAIN STITCH BAG CLOSURE
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Thread Material | High-Tenacity Polyester Bag Closing Thread | ASTM D204 |
| Thread Size | 2,580 Denier | Manufacturer Specification |
| Thread Tensile Strength | 21 lb minimum (25 lb nominal) | ASTM D2256 |
| Seam Construction | Single Chain Stitch Closure | ASTM D6193 |
| Seam Strength | 70 lb Minimum | ASTM D1683 |
| Elongation at Break | 12–18% (15% nominal) | ASTM D2256 |
Berry Amendment Compliant
Fill Options
Chip Rock (#7 Coarse Aggregate)
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Crushed Stone Aggregate | ASTM C33 |
| Classification | #7 Coarse Aggregate | ASTM C33 |
| Color | Natural Gray / Tan | — |
| Density (Unit Weight) | 101.8 lb/ft³ | ASTM C29 |
| Material Hardness | Quartz Based (Mohs ~7) | Mineral Hardness Scale |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD) | 2.781 | ASTM C127 |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (Dry) | 2.768 | ASTM C127 |
| Apparant Specific Gravity | 2.805 | ASTM C127 |
| Absorption | 0.005 | ASTM C127 |
| Voids in Aggregate | 0.41 | ASTM C29 |
| Fractured Faces (1 Face) | 1.0 | ASTM D5821 |
| Fractured Faces (2 Faces) | 1.0 | ASTM D5821 |
| LA Abrasion Loss (500 Rev) | 0.21 | ASTM C131 |
| Cleanliness Value (CV) | 94.0 | Nevada Test 228 |
| Sieve Size | Percent Passing | — |
| 1" | 1.0 | — |
| 3/4" | 1.0 | — |
| 1/2" | 0.98 | — |
| 3/8" | 0.61 | — |
| #4 | 0.02 | — |
| #8 | 0.01 | — |
| #16 | 0.01 | — |
| #30 | 0.01 | — |
| #50 | 0.01 | — |
| #100 | 0.01 | — |
| #200 | 0.005 | — |
Washed Gravel (#9 1/2" Nominal Size) (Optional)
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Crushed Washed Gravel | ASTM C33 / ASTM D448 |
| Classification | ASTM No. 9 Aggregate | ASTM D448 |
| Color | Natural Gray / Tan | — |
| Nominal Size | 1/2 in. | — |
| Shape | Angular to Sub-Angular | — |
| Surface Condition | Washed | — |
| Weed-Free Status | NAISMA Certified Weed-Free Source | NV Dept of Agriculture |
| Organic Content | Negligible | — |
| Combustibility | Non-Combustible | — |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble | — |
| UV Stability | Permanent Mineral Material | — |
| Shelf Life | Unlimited | — |
| Sieve Size | Percent Passing | — |
| 3/8" (9.5 mm) | 1 | — |
| #4 (4.75 mm) | 0.87 | — |
| #8 (2.36 mm) | 0.34 | — |
| #16 (1.18 mm) | 0.07 | — |
| #30 (600 µm) | 0.02 | — |
| #40 (425 µm) | 0.01 | — |
| #50 (300 µm) | 0.01 | — |
| #100 (150 µm) | 0.01 | — |
| #200 (75 µm) | 0.01 | — |
Class 4S C-33 Masonry Sand (Optional)
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Natural Silica Sand | ASTM C33 |
| Classification | Fine Aggregate – Class 4S | ASTM C33 |
| Color | Tan / Natural | — |
| Density (Unit Weight) | 116.5 lb/ft³ | ASTM C29 |
| Material Hardness | Quartz Based (Mohs ~7) | Mineral Hardness Scale |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD) | 2.751 | ASTM C128 |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (Dry) | 2.718 | ASTM C128 |
| Apparant Specific Gravity | 2.81 | ASTM C128 |
| Absorption | 0.012 | ASTM C128 |
| Sand Equivalent | 96 | ASTM D2419 |
| Fineness Modulus | 3.09 | ASTM C136 |
| Voids in Aggregate | 0.312 | ASTM C29 |
| Weed-Free Status | NAISMA Certified Weed-Free Source | NV Dept of Agriculture |
| Organic Impurities | <3 Max | ASTM C40 |
| Clay Lumps & Friable Particles | 0.001 | ASTM C142 |
| Sieve Size | Percent Passing | ASTM C33 Limits |
| 3/8" | 1 | 1 |
| #4 | 1 | 95-100% |
| #8 | 0.82 | 80-100% |
| #16 | 0.54 | 50-85% |
| #30 | 0.32 | 25-60% |
| #50 | 0.17 | 5-30% |
| #100 | 0.07 | 0-10% |
| #200 | 0.033 | 0-5% |
