Hey there! I'm Erwin!
I am 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.
My 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 Supporting Local Businesses
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 in the U.S.A. and territories for orders of $49 and up.
Get in Touch
Have any questions? Click here for the Contact page to send me a message or give me a call at 1-317-721-1006.