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Where can I find the heavy portable sandbags/weights I've seen on set, in North London?

8 years, 6 months ago - Paulina Brahm

I'd love to find a source near N10. Many thanks!

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8 years, 6 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

https://www.productiongear.co.uk/tenba-small-heavy-bag-10-lb-black.html

scroll down that page for larger sizes

Production Gear Ltd
Units 12 & 13
Wrotham Business Park
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 4SZ

8 years, 6 months ago - Paulina Brahm

Thank you Alwyne! This source is perfect.

8 years, 6 months ago - Mark Wiggins

If you're using sand, don't use sharp sand. It puts holes in the fabric, causing them to leak.

8 years, 6 months ago - Paulina Brahm

Thanks, Mark! Then... what sort of filling should I use?

8 years, 6 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

Sharp sand tends to have Sharp Sand written on its bag in building supply depots. Go for general builder's sand, I guess, which is finer

8 years, 6 months ago - Paulina Brahm

Thank you Alwyne!

8 years, 6 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

The good bags will have double zippers/layers to prevent leakage. There were some great ones on eBay some years back at about £15 if that gives context

8 years, 6 months ago - Mark Wiggins

I fill up mine with fine sand from the Garden Centre.

8 years, 6 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

Perhaps Paddy is referring to ebay item number 172410954363

8 years, 6 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

Or 4 cheaper ones for £11.60 - 332156197828

8 years, 6 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Oh good find Alwyne :)