Author Topic: 5 gallon pack- could be useful! (Read 4972 times)

bhankes08 · « **on:** Jan 19, 2014, 12:01 PM »

I was looking for ways to modify a 5 or 6 gallon bucket so that I could wear it on my back like a backpack and then sit on it to fish. Found some diy ideas, and then came across a link to this website. These things are way better and probably much more comfy than what I could make. What do you all think?

http://five-gallon-pack.myshopify.com/collections/all

Corndog · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 12:06 PM »

Pretty cool! Especially if you wanna hit an out of the way pond and bringing a sled is impossible. But don't sell yourself short. I always see people getting rid of camping size backpacks either at garage sales or curbside.
But thanks for the post.. I think it would work great!

pascoag icefisher · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 12:24 PM »

Those are cool.thanks for sharing

jbird68 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 12:56 PM »

I like that.

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 01:29 PM »

Thanks for sharing!

WS

P Meyette · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 02:39 PM »

pretty nice

Capt J · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 06:00 PM »

Good find, Pretty sweet.

Allen1203 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 06:46 PM »

That's pretty bad@$$!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 07:24 PM »

You could buy one of those wrap around the bucket rod holders then one of the Back Pac straps and run and gun all day just carrying your auger. Pole jigs and scoop in the bucket.

tomturkey · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 19, 2014, 07:56 PM »

When my son was about 7 and wanted to trap with me I simply took the straps off of a worn out trapping basket. the fit nicely around the bucket making a nice pack bucket for my son.

I saw it in the top of the trap shed a while back. The son turned 43 in December.

WOW am I getting old.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 20, 2014, 10:01 AM »

I wonder if the square 5gal buckets would be better for this, and more comfortable than a round bucket on your back.

Corndog · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 20, 2014, 06:07 PM »

Quote from: BaitBucket on Jan 20, 2014, 10:01 AM

I wonder if the square 5gal buckets would be better for this, and more comfortable than a round bucket on your back.

Now THAT, is a good idea! Baitbucket, well played sir

bhankes08 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 20, 2014, 06:07 PM »

I was thinking about a square bucket too. That'd sit flatter on your back. It kind of looks like they are just wide Velcro straps that wrap around the bucket, so that may work. I decided to order one, so when it shows up I can give a better review!

I'm going to use it as my "after work minimal gear hauler" that I can just stash in my car w my Milwaukee drill clam conversion auger. Just planning to clip my little softsided rod case to the pack and take off on foot!

thinktwicez71 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 20, 2014, 06:09 PM »

that's awesome , nice find

BaitBucket · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 20, 2014, 06:48 PM »

Quote from: bhankes08 on Jan 20, 2014, 06:07 PM

I'm going to use it as my "after work minimal gear hauler" that I can just stash in my car w my Milwaukee drill clam conversion auger. Just planning to clip my little softsided rod case to the pack and take off on foot!

Wish i could just leave stuff in my car. But now a days, i dont even leave my spud in my car..

Derik · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 20, 2014, 06:56 PM »

If you can get a hold of the old external aluminum frame packs, the bucket can be strapped to the frame or tied to it pretty easily and the piece of the frame that folds out to support the weight of your gear holds the bottom of the bucket pretty well.

jdr26 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 21, 2014, 05:52 PM »

Great idea, I'll be trying this.

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 11:26 AM »

cool!

HuntHard · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 11:26 AM »

That looks great

kb · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 07:32 AM »

I was looking for something like that for a while. Thanks.

What I ended up doing was getting an ALICE pack and frame, and bolting on a shelf on the bottom for added support. Plenty of room for way too much stuff.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 10:32 AM »

Picked up a square 5gal bucket and ordered one of these.

Im going to have my wife sew sides on them with velcro pouches to carry small tackle bins. As well as holsers on the outside to hold 4 tip ups and my scoop. On the front will be 3 or 4 rod holsters.
Inside the bucket will be 4 hole covers (when needed) my flasher, and a small container with a dozen shiners (i may have to carry this, not sure yet). On the cover i will attach a nice cushion to sit on. And ill just carry my folding hand auger or spud.

Corndog · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 01:04 PM »

Quote from: BaitBucket on Jan 24, 2014, 10:32 AM

Picked up a square 5gal bucket and ordered one of these.

Im going to have my wife sew sides on them with velcro pouches to carry small tackle bins. As well as holsers on the outside to hold 4 tip ups and my scoop. On the front will be 3 or 4 rod holsters.
Inside the bucket will be 4 hole covers (when needed) my flasher, and a small container with a dozen shiners (i may have to carry this, not sure yet). On the cover i will attach a nice cushion to sit on. And ill just carry my folding hand auger or spud.

Post some pics of this bad boy! I love this about this forum. So many cool ideas, then someone takes it and runs with it!

BaitBucket · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 03:27 PM »

Once i get the stuff in ill be sure to post some pics.

puddy · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 25, 2014, 06:53 PM »

KB how did that alice frame work for you? I was thinking about doing that while I was reading the thread. I have one hanging in my garage right now that I used for hauling Texas rigged duck decoys

kb · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 27, 2014, 03:10 PM »

It works pretty good. I can carry more than I need to between the bucket and the packs pockets.
They are charging $11 and change shipping for something you can just stick into a padded envelope and mail. Whew! I got my Alice pack off of Amazon for $45 including shipping.

I had gotten a large and it's almost too big

Corndog · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 27, 2014, 03:25 PM »

I met a guy on the ice Saturday who, along with his father and brother, made their own pack baskets. Seems the dad knew a guy who makes them for a living and they got invited over. He said it was pretty easy but that was because they had the proper tools and instructor.
In my opinion, these would be the updated version of those. And add a lid and you can sit as well.

FishStoriesJR · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 28, 2014, 11:23 PM »

Not quite a pack, but I have had a shoulder strap on my bucket for years. Two 1/4" holes and a couple loops of 550 cord tied with figure eight knots. and the lid still goes on.

Just took some pics for a different thread so here it is. Nothing fancy though. Cost = $0 if you have any old duffle bag, tackle bag etc laying around.

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 29, 2014, 12:37 AM »

Pretty expensive with shipping charges........A few years back I took and cut up and old backpack and took 4 screws and mounted it to bucket.......optimally you want the straps as high on bucket as possible so it doesnt get top heavy. This still allowed for my HT bucket caddy to be wrapped around .....

Townie · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 10, 2014, 09:55 PM »

Mini otter sled and bass pro shop bucket organizer is as portable as I need... drags thru most everything

BaitBucket · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 11, 2014, 06:01 AM »

I bought this pack and had my wife sew on sides and pouches. Fits everything i need.
Weight empty is about 3lbs

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Author Topic: 5 gallon pack- could be useful! (Read 4972 times)