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Revainrating 5 out of 5

5+ years and going strong!

Bought this bucket on 4/24/17 (6 days after it became available) and have used it for just about everything you'd use a bucket for. I've hauled rocks, shells, plants, dirt, tools, cleaning gear, mucky shoes, soggy swim/river gear, water.you name it, if it can be hauled in a bucket it's probably been hauled in this exact one.If you need an all purpose, easy to store, easy to tote bucket - do yourself a favor and get yourself one of these sturdy and yes, friendly, buckets. :)

Pros
  • Outdoor Recreation
Cons
  • May not hold as much water as advertised

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Pretty good addition to my camping supplies

I really like this pail. I was concerned that it would not hold it's shape if the pail was less than half full but it did! It WILL tip over and spill if the surface it is on isn't pretty close to level. Love the cover - keeps tree debris out. Pleased with this purchase

Pros
  • Can be used for carrying a variety of liquids besides water
Cons
  • May require excessive force to fill with water

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Product description is accurate.

We bought the 10 liter Friendly Swede collapsible bucket, & found it exactly as described: folds down to about 2”, the lid fits snugly, the handy finger pull assists in emptying, it stays erect when filling, but does drip some when full with the lid on, the carrying straps do tend to fall into the bucket when filling, though they can be detached, and the mesh tool pouch clips on. No complaints.

Pros
  • Can be used for painting and other DIY projects at home
Cons
  • May require additional support to stay upright on uneven terrain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Satisfied customer good for me

I took a chance on 4 of these buckets based on the photo and description. i picked this container over the others online because it had a lid as well as a mesh baggie and looked sturdily constructed. Having received the product, I have now had a chance to see and handle it. The material used appears to be the same kind of heavy tarp stuff that is used for trucks, not the flimsy stuff i find at wal-mart. It is waterproof. The handles were well balanced when i tested it with approx. 3 gallons of…

Pros
  • It can hold up to 10 liters of water
Cons
  • May not be suitable for all types of soil

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very practical. good for me

I love this thing. Just beware that it is "not self standing". When you have water in it, it's really helpful. I love it. Holds water like it''s suppose to. I haven''t had it for long but it feels durable..

Pros
  • Holds water like it's suppose to. I haven't had it for long but it feels durable.
Cons
  • The bucket may collapse while in use

I’ve been putting light stream sand/gravel in it so people don’t think I am prospecting where I shouldn’t be. I do not classify/sift directly into this but into a plastic 5gal bucket. Then I filter down and pour into this bucket. People see you carrying a filled 5gal bucket and start asking questions. I carry this and no one notice. Great for carry water back and forth and carrying small softer item to my work site. Very sturd, well designed and well made. Will buy a second one that I don’t…

Pros
  • The bucket is easy to clean and maintain
Cons
  • May not hold shape well when filled with heavy materials

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great bucket! for my opinion

Has been a great bucket! I tie it to the back of my pack and it hasn't worn down as far as I can tell. I've hauled shellfish back with me and the shells don't seem to scratch the material at all. The clip-on mesh pouch has never fallen off and is quite snugly secure when scooping up seawater, even with stuff in it like large shells. Help save the Kelp and harvest some Uni today!

Pros
  • The bucket is compact and takes up less space in your luggage
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with certain types of plants

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for multiple uses and situations

I live on a boat, where space is very limited and, as much as possible, everything has to perform more than one function. This bucket is perfect for my situation. I just received it, but, have already used it to haul ice, hold water, and carry loose items to and from the car.The construction seems sturdy and the material easy to clean. The handles are great. I haven’t needed the lid or the mesh pouch for extra items; but, can see where both may come in handy. While filling with water, for being

Pros
  • It creates less waste compared to disposable water bottles
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with certain types of mulches

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A good item to have

A good item to have. It will hold the water and is water proof with a lid and collapsible easy to clean. The only thing is it will collapse with water in it the bucket. Must pay attention to how much water goes into the bucket.

Pros
  • Provides a mess-free way of carrying water for different purposes
Cons
  • May not fit into standard storage containers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good Quality! for my opinion

Tried out this bucket last night along with my handheld shower for camping. Perfect size and durable. Very thankful for the lid because I purchased this bucket with the intention of filling it up and letting it warm in the sun for awhile to use for showering. May buy more for when the need arises.

Pros
  • Won't be used until camping season, but looks like it will work great at the camp site.
Cons
  • Inadequate for heavy duty use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Useful for shrimping!

This collapsible bucket not only has a charming name, it's also very useful. I used it to hold my shrimp/fish catches last summer and it can hold a surprising amount. The one issues I found was that the lid can be a bit of a pain to fit back on and if you aren't caring around all that much in the bucket it tends to fold back in on itself. Otherwise I'm very satisfied with my purchase!

Pros
  • Camping Cookware
Cons
  • Handle may break under stress

Revainrating 5 out of 5

nice compact bucket for camping

Worked better than expected, I have no room for a traditional bucked, so this one collapses nicely to fit almost anywhere. Also easy to use and holds some shape when needed.

Pros
  • The bucket is versatile and can also be used for storing things
Cons
  • Lid may be difficult to remove

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not so sturdy… good for me

It was good in the fact that it could hold 7 gallons however it isn’t sturdy! I had to secure the handles with a bungee cord to a branch to keep it from collapsing. Plus the cost is more than other similar options. Not recommended.

Pros
  • It is easy to fill and pour water from the bucket
Cons
  • May be difficult to transport without spilling water

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent general purpose collapsible bucket!

The Friendly Swede Collapsible Bucket is a well built product. The material is light and durable at the same time. I have tested it by filling it full of water from my bathtub and there were no leaks. Recently just used it for shopping and it works well if you're purchasing a couple of items. I recommend it.

Pros
  • ✅ SPACIOUS AND COMPACT BUCKET: Flat when not in use. Make sure to put down the bucket carefully on a flat ground so it doesn’t tip since it is a collapsible water bucket. This 16 liter size (4.23 gallons/541 oz.) measures 11.80" x 9.44".
Cons
  • May be difficult to pour from

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good, collapsible bucket

Works well and sturdy enough. When full, you can't set it on much of a slope or it will spill out. Its great on a flat or near flat surface

Pros
  • The bucket is strong enough to hold heavy items like firewood
Cons
  • May be difficult to store when not in use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I ordered a second one

We used this collapsible bucket for the first time this past weekend while camping. We found it so useful that we knew we could use a second one as well, so I ordered another one today. It's the perfect size to carry extra water to our camper to use outside. When filled it's not too heavy and the lid is a perfect addition to keep the water from sloshing out.

Pros
  • Comes with a handy tool mesh pocket for added convenience
Cons
  • May not be as durable as advertised

Revainrating 5 out of 5

You'll Find You'll Use It and Love It

Funkiness-a definite 5 Star. I'm getting everyone on my list one for Christmas. They're just cool. My wife uses hers to carry food back and forth to work or to picnics. I use mine for driving trips to carry a towel and soap into rest stops because: you never know.

Pros
  • Can hold water for cooking or brewing coffee while camping
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use in small or confined spaces

This product is well built but you have to make sure that when you use this item especially when camping that it is placed on a level surface/ground as it can easily tip to one side and spill the water.

Pros
  • ✅ MULTI-PURPOSE BUCKET: Our multi-functional flexible bucket is useful for fishing, gardening, picnic or camping. Use it as an ice bucket for cold beers, storing your fresh caught fish or as a camping sink/wash basin for doing dishes. Why not even draw a soothing foot bath after a long day of hiking?
Cons
  • Material may not be food safe

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for camping!

This is exactly what I wanted! Ordered a medium sized bucket in black. It arrived on time & very well packaged. Very well made too! I take it camping with us, fill it up with water first thing in the morning, let it sit in the hot Texas sun all day and, by the end of the day I have hot water to wash my face & hands or wash & rinse dishes or do a little bit of laundry! Sadly, on our last trip, I left the lid at the campsite- hoping I can order a replacement soon!

Pros
  • The collapsible design makes it easier to store
Cons
  • May not be suitable for all types of water

Revainrating 2 out of 5

collapsed when filled with water

bought it to hold camp shower water. It worked the 1st day. But the 2nd day, it collapsed with water in it. I thought it was my boy being careless. So I tried, and it collapsed again. The problem with this bucket is that it has no frame/rigidity. it depends on the things you put in to stay up right. water being so fluid, any tiny imbalance and it just collapsed. Returning it.

Pros
  • The collapsible design makes it easy to pack and unpack
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use with certain types of drinking water