Snake Sandbags

Welcome to Snake Sandbags®!

Hey there! I'm Erwin, the inventor and crafter of Snake Sandbags®. Based in Indianapolis, I was fortunate to create a product that serves many industries, from residential to commercial settings. Most people who reach out have a problem (often dealing with water issues) and we always figure out the proper solution even if it's not Snake Sandbags®. I enjoy that aspect being a good resource, but more importantly I do appreciate having the opportunity to contribute to humanity as a whole through my knowledge and with the product I have created.

Background Story

Albert Einstein's quote "Necessity is the mother of all invention." rings true! Snake Sandbags® was created since I never wanted to bail-out my girlfriend's parent's flooded garage ever again. After hauling hundreds of pounds of messy water-logged sandbags and a sore back every time a huge rainstorm was on the cusp, I saw the market provided no ideal solutions: a sandbag or equivalent that is lightweight, durable, easy to manage, and effective in diverting and blocking water. Applying my ingenuity (Okay, it was more initiated by my laziness. Didn't I say I never want to haul hundreds of pounds of sandbags again?), I set out to solve this problem and I did! No more heavy water-soaked icky sandbags that would break apart at the most inopportune times. I have to admit for what was needed, I did go a little overboard and over-engineered the sh*t out of them. I just wanted to be done with the problem once and for all and might as well do it right by creating something that lasts a long time. Though the initial sandbags were intended to be functional, the end result was way better than expected - a simplistic design consisting of quality materials that stand up to the forces of nature. They were so good others expressed interest in those sandbags and from that I realized there may be a market for a larger audience. After much market research, prototyping, and testing which included a lot of failures, Snake Sandbags® was born. Here we are now - over 10 years later and people are still reaching out to get their hands on Snake Sandbags®. I am deeply humbled and appreciative of the support and the kind words many have shared. I have learned much over the years and still look forward to the interactions revolving around Snake Sandbags®.

Handcrafted and Support Local

All crafting of Snake Sandbags® is done in Indianapolis and materials are sourced from suppliers in the U.S.A with the emphasis on supporting local vendors.

Free Shipping

Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping for orders of $49 and up.

Get in Touch

Have any questions? Click on "Contact Maker" on this page to send me a message or give me a call at 1-317-721-1006.