These bags have been great so far. There were a few tears when debris flew through the bag, but once I made sure I had the hose oriented at an angle so it didn't hit the side of the bag, this was no longer an issue. Even where there were tears, the pockets still hold up well and allow you to pack a lot of material. I've used 4 of these so far and the best solution for me has been to get them up with a ladder. Overall, this is a great product that gets the job done, but it's a bit pricey when you compare the cost and the amount of material that goes into making the bags. I would still have no hesitation in recommending them if you need a product like this.