Stormbag Sandbag Alternative Update | Shark Tank Season 15

Maurice Huffman got fed up with how hard it was to use regular sandbags during floods. So, he and his son Miles created Storm Bag, a dry, flat bag that swells up with water in minutes and works just like a sandbag. It helps people prep for floods quickly and cleanly, with less effort and no waste. Let’s see if they managed to secure a deal with any of the sharks in our Stormbag update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Stormbag after Shark Tank.

Maurice and Miles pitched their emergency sandbag company on Shark Tank Season 15. They sought $200,000 for 10% equity. Ultimately, they reached an agreement for a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner for $200,000 for 30% equity.

In terms of a Stormbag update, the company sold out within a week of airing and generated over $50,000 in new orders. Further, they secured major endorsements from FEMA, Homeland Security, and the National Guard.

Shark:	Result:
Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner	Accepted deal of $200,000 for 30% equity
Daymond John and Daniel Lubetzky	$200,000 for 30% equity
Kevin O’Leary	No offer

Shark Tank Stormbag Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Maurice and Miles Huffman
• Business: Sandbag alternative
• Ask: $200,000 for 10% equity
• Result: $200,000 for 30% equity
• Sharks: Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner

Maurice and Miles, founders of Stormbag, started their pitch with a quick demo.

They explained that each Stormbag comes dry and flat. Once soaked in water, it expands using a polymer that absorbs up to 300 times its weight.

It works like a sandbag but is easier to carry and set up. The bag deflates over two to three weeks as it dries and can be reused up to three times.

Additionally, they also introduced the StormTec Door Protection Kit. It’s designed to block wind-driven rain from getting in through doors and garage openings.

The kit comes in four sizes to fit single and double doors, as well as single and double garage doors. It’s simple to use and targets homeowners preparing for storms.

At this point, guest shark Daniel Lubetzky asked about their background. Miles shared that they’re from Palisades, California. Their town burned down during the wildfire, and they lost everything.

Following that, Miles left his job as a graphic designer to work with his father. They started focusing full-time on Stormbag.

Next, Mark Cuban asked how customers get the product. Miles explained that they sell online. The bags are shipped flat and dry.

Once delivered, customers activate them on-site by adding water. It’s easier and faster than using sand.

In the year prior to filming, they closed out the year with $90,000 in sales.

Each bag sells for $5.50 and costs $2 to make. They plan to lower the cost to $1.75 as they scale production.

However, Kevin O’Leary raised a concern. He pointed out that sandbags are often free. He didn’t see why people would pay for something they can get at no cost. For that reason, he dropped out.

Lori Greiner and Mark asked about other potential uses. They suggested expanding into new areas like gardening and plant watering.

They believed Stormbag could serve more markets with repackaging.

Soon after, Daniel and Daymond John made the first offer. They offered $200,000 for 40% equity. They liked the mission and the partnership between father and son.

Lori and Mark responded with a better deal. They offered the same $200,000 but asked for only 30% equity. They also offered to help with repackaging and expansion into other categories.

Daniel and Daymond didn’t back down. They matched the offer: $200,000 for 30% equity. That left Maurice and Miles with a tough choice.

Ultimately, after a quick discussion, they accepted Lori and Mark’s offer.

Keep reading our Stormbag update to find out what happened to their company following Shark Tank.

Shark Tank Stormbag Update

We were able to catch up with Maurice for our Stormbag update to see what the company is up to now!

After the episode aired, Maurice and Miles decided not to move forward with the deal with Mark and Lori.

“We had good distribution set up and our business was already well organized,” Maurice told us. “There just wasn’t much that they could have done to help.”

Right after the episode aired, Stormbag saw a major sales spike. They sold out within a week and brought in over $50,000 in new orders.

Fast forward a few years, and sales have continued to grow. “We are doing much better now,” said Maurice. “Of cours,e there are ups and downs, but more ups after airing, and now things are a bit slower again.”

One big perk of airing on Shark Tank was the exposure. Stormbag gained key endorsements from FEMA, Homeland Security, the National Guard, and the Salt Lake City Bomb Squad.

Maurice told us that Shark Tank helped Stormbag become recognized as the original Stormbag on the market.

If you’d like to buy a bag, you can find them on the Stormbag website, Amazon, and through military surplus distributors linked to their family business, Swiss-Link.

We’d like to thank Maurice for taking the time to give us a Stormbag update, and we will let you know if anything changes!

In the meantime, check our other company updates from Season 15, Episode 2:

• Return Home Update
• Metador Meggings Update
• Toast-It Arepas Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 15 products.