Does anyone have alternatives to using water bags to weigh down their winter covers? I really don't like the water bags. I find they are expensive, don't last more than two winters and are a pain to empty in the spring.

I've used some leftover retaining wall blocks to supplement them, but keeping enough around to fully secure a cover for a 16x32 pool isn't very practical. Love to hear about what people use instead of bags.

Thanks.