Review on The Friendly Swede Collapsible Bucket With Lid, Folding Bucket For Camping, Travel & Gardening, Portable Water Bucket W/ A Handy Tool Mesh Pocket, Collapsible Water Container, Camping Water Container by David Perez

This is an exceptional product and great value for the high quality item that it is. Everything about it has been thought-out and well engineered. It's easy to carry and easy to pour when filled. If there is a cosmic archetype for inexpensive collapsible buckets, this is it. I have significant experience with other brands of collapsible buckets, fold-up buckets, and plastic pails, most of it bad, so this isn’t exaggeration. I've had several collapsible buckets that required three hands to use effectively or were prone to puncture easily. I think one would have to go through several losers to appreciate why The Friendly Swede collapsible bucket is so much better than most.The bucket is very heavy-duty and excellent quality throughout. In between uses, my unsupported bucket stood upright while empty for 15 days without a sag. I never, as in never ever, had a collapsible bucket do that. It is even sturdier with uniform contents, e.g., water, soil, etc. inside it. The Friendly Swede bucket came bagged in industrial plastic to limit possible shipping damage when bouncing around the shipping box. Many companies don't want to spend the extra few cents per unit to do it right. This reads as a stupid thing about which to comment, but if you’ve ever received something in the mail, or via UPS, or Fed Ex that was wrapped in lightweight plastic and marred, dented, or broken during shipping, you can appreciate the importance of good packaging.At first, I was fussing because I thought the tightly-fitted top lid should snap over the rim. After using the bucket, I realized I was wrong because the collapsible bucket was always going to be on the ground or hanging somewhere and the easy-open design is best for frequent use. The included detachable mesh holder does snap-on to the hard rim and can hold soap, brushes, or dippers, or all of them. It stores inside the flattened bucket after collapsing it for travel or storage, so there’s only one bag to worry about. There’s an added piece on one of the carrying straps that wraps around the middle of the two straps and makes hauling water or other things much more comfortable. Your hand will really feel the improvement over long distances. I like the yellow color because it's highly visible. When I strap it to the outside of a pack, the pack becomes highly visible.The Friendly Swede followed-up via email within 45 minutes of delivery to check on their customer’s satisfaction with the product and delivery; pretty good response time. After buying so many ineffective products that purported to do the same thing as this bucket, I have to say that I’m very impressed with the quality and thoughtfulness that went into production of this item. The Friendly Swede did much quality assurance in providing this collapsible bucket. The very reasonable price-point made it even better. All-in-all, great collapsible bucket; great experience with The Friendly Swede. If in doubt, buy it anyway.