Buying an empty bag and filling it yourself has a lot of advantages. Unfilled bags are less expensive, need less postage, and can be tailored to your preferences. You fill it more if you want it more fervently. Use less stuffing if you want it lighter for greater movement. More sandbags in the centre will make it heavier. When selecting an empty heavy bag, you have a tonne of possibilities. The best part is that you can customise it to fit your personality and unique fighting technique.


There are various ways to stuff a large, empty bag, but for the sake of simplicity, this is the most straightforward one.

Gather as many used garments as you can first. Get your warriors to give, clean out your closet, or ask your friends. Purchase a big sum because you will require more than you anticipate.

Next, cut a base and top piece from foam or cardboard. Put around 6 to 8 pieces together, then duct tape them together. Each one should be around an inch thick. Because it helps maintain the bags’ shape and form from the top and bottom, this can significantly alter how your heavy bag looks and feels.

Start by stuffing your first layer with roughly 6″ of clothing after adding your bottom base. Use a pole, broom handle, or walking stick to push them back. Work the fabric into any gaps or “pockets” that form along the edges in order to fill the empty space.

Add a sandbag to the centre after the first 6″. You can use a storage-sized zip-lock bag that is 3/4 full and sealed with packing tape to keep everything dry. Sand-filled gallon-sized zip-lock bags will weigh roughly 5–6 pounds each. Sandbags should ideally be cylindrical in shape so they can be packed tightly around the sandbags in the middle of the bag. Sandbags will be less likely to shift to the edge and create any hard areas on the bag in this manner.

Simply keep stuffing and packing the bag every 10 to 12 minutes after that. As you build layers of sandbags and cloth, add as many as you like until you reach the appropriate weight.


Last but not least, add your second cardboard piece that has been already cut and seal your bag. Although the bag’s contents will eventually settle and appear smoother, you can turn the finished bag over and pound down a few bumpy areas to give it a more uniform appearance.

Purchasing an empty bag may require a bit more labour, but it will enable you to get the best outcomes for the lowest price. Furthermore, it gives you the power to design the ideal heavy bag for YOU and puts you in charge.

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