Keep outdoor umbrellas, pool covers and other lightweight fixtures firmly in place without extra hardware. Key benefits - Stable anchoring: Each bag provides about 22.2 kg of ballast when filled with sand, giving reliable weight for freestanding, offset (cantilever) or side patio umbrellas and similar fixtures. - Ready-to-use materials: Made from durable 600D fabric sourced from Europe — no need to hunt for replacement materials. - Easy to fill and carry: Built-in heavy-duty straps make filling, lifting and positioning straightforward even when full. - Low-profile design: Slim, unobtrusive shape blends with outdoor furniture and won’t dominate your patio or garden look. Features and specifications - Material: 600D fabric (European-sourced) for durability and weather resistance. - Filled size: approximately 12.7 x 22.1 x 15.2 cm per bag when filled with sand. - Filled weight: about 22.2 kg per bag. - Handles: reinforced carrying straps for filling and transport. - Use: designed to be filled with sand to create ballast. Practical use scenarios - Secure a cantilever umbrella: place one or more bags on the umbrella base feet to reduce tipping and wobble in breezy conditions. - Anchor outdoor covers and racks: weight down pool covers or clothes-drying racks to keep them steady during light wind or while in use. - Hold doors or gates open securely: use one bag to prop an open door or gate during loading, maintenance or when moving items. Why this product solves common problems - Provides a portable, removable ballast solution without permanent installation or heavy metal bases. - Fits into tight spaces and has a slim profile so it doesn’t interfere with foot traffic or outdoor layout. - Durable fabric and reinforced straps mean the bags withstand repeated filling, moving and outdoor use. What to expect - Each bag should be filled with sand to reach the stated weight and dimensions. - Designed specifically to add ballast to freestanding umbrella stands, offset/cantilever umbrellas, side umbrellas, pool covers and similar outdoor fixtures. If you need reliable, compact ballast that is easy to handle and looks unobtrusive, these sand bags deliver a practical, durable solution.