Canvas Bucket

[Ekdog]

Hi. Newbie here. I've been lurking for a while. Great site.

I was wondering if someone might know where I could get a small canvas bucket for carrying water and washing up with. I figure I could use it to carry my Bush Buddy stove and Snow Peak 900 pot in, too. The stove and pot pack together and are a little less than five inches tall.

I've looked around both here in Seville and on the internet, but I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. I'd like to find a green one, if possible, and one that isn't too much bigger than my pot.

Do any of you carry such a bucket? Any idea where I might be able to acquire one?

Thanks for any help you might be able to give me.

Ek

 

[John Fenna]

Hello and welcome!
I have just made a canvas bucket out of two circles of old tent fabric...almost the same design as a large beret type hat or "Bunnet" but with a cord handle instead of a chinstap!
See my avatar for the general look...
I am not sure if this is what you are after - but it is spill proof!

 

[Ekdog]

That's an idea, although my sewing skills are rather suspect. I might be able to recruit my wife for help if I don't find a surplus bucket.

By the way, did you know that a ten-gallon hat only holds about 3/4 gallon?

A ten gallon hat does not hold ten gallons (unless you have an exceptionally large head). The gallon in "ten gallon hat" derives from the Spanish galón meaning braid. So a ten-gallon hat is a hat with a braiding around the brim. A ten-gallon hat holds 3/4 gallon or 3 quarts.

http://tinyurl.com/y9o6hpx

 

[John Fenna]

That's an idea, although my sewing skills are rather suspect. I might be able to recruit my wife for help if I don't find a surplus bucket.

By the way, did you know that a ten-gallon hat only holds about 3/4 gallon?

A ten gallon hat does not hold ten gallons (unless you have an exceptionally large head). The gallon in "ten gallon hat" derives from the Spanish galón meaning braid. So a ten-gallon hat is a hat with a braiding around the brim. A ten-gallon hat holds 3/4 gallon or 3 quarts.

http://tinyurl.com/y9o6hpx

Yup - knew that

 

[Wayland]

Now I'm a great fan of canvas buckets for all sorts of things but I would seriously think about using one for washing up in.

Firstly you'll find it almost impossible to get the grease out and secondly it will then contaminate everything else you carry in it.

If you really want to wash up in it I would consider a vinyl one instead.

 

[John Fenna]

Cheap and easy to make...one for clean and one for grey water?

 

[Ekdog]

Now I'm a great fan of canvas buckets for all sorts of things but I would seriously think about using one for washing up in.

Firstly you'll find it almost impossible to get the grease out and secondly it will then contaminate everything else you carry in it.

If you really want to wash up in it I would consider a vinyl one instead.

Those are good points, Wayland. I'll have to rethink this.

 

[johnboy]

If you really want to wash up in it I would consider a vinyl one instead.

Ortleib make a good folding bowl...

http://www.ortlieb.com/index_white.php?lang=en&m1=0&m2=0&file=p-search.php

 

[Thoth]

I have two small green folding vinyl bowls. I use one for clean water & one for grey water, dog-bowl even! They are 4ltr & 80g - smaller than my ortlieb bowl, but even more portable. Mine came from BDU Imports, see http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/collapsible-water-bowl-279-p.asp

 

[Ishmael]

For washing up, I dig a small square hole in the ground. Line it with my poncho, then fill it up with water.

 

[John Fenna]

Quick and easy bowl - 4 logs laid in a square, bin-bag layed over them - job done!

 

[Wayland]

I have to admit I usually wash up in the pot I'm cleaning.

 

[John Fenna]

I wash up when I get home - actually the kitchen fairies normally do it in the field the pot is usually wiped clean and then used to boil water for a drink...I get some interesting flavoured drinks though....and my spork is sucked clean!

 

[kINGPIN]

That a fantastic site you have there wayland, good practical information, and loads to think about. Cheers.

 

[kINGPIN]

Back on topic. Was in the pound shop today and saw a load of collapsible bowls for dogs that would be perfect...not sure how much they cost though.

 

[John Fenna]

Back on topic. Was in the pound shop today and saw a load of collapsible bowls for dogs that would be perfect...not sure how much they cost though.

A pound??

 

[The Cumbrian]

....and my spork is sucked clean!

I use the same technique John. It makes sure that no-one nicks your spork as well.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[John Fenna]

Mine are all hand carved wooden sporks - easily identifiable and so not at risk.....