Author Topic: Pack Basket that can handle a five gallon bucket? (Read 3204 times)

Ice Beard · « **on:** Jan 11, 2012, 11:38 AM »

I have been thinking about getting a pack basket for a while now and I was wondering if any of you wise hard water anglers know of one that could handle a five gallon bucket? I have never seen one that large and I wonder if such a thing even exists.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

surflizard · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 03:26 AM »

Hey IB,
I did see a site for Custom sized and shaped baskets, I'm not positive, but I think the site was called adirondack baskets, Good luck, Hope it helps !

Surf

Ice Beard · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 07:26 AM »

Thanks Surf,

I will try searching for that.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

cjg · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 07:48 AM »

Why don't you just rig up some straps for a bucket? Seems like a waste to put a bucket in a basket?

Ice Beard · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:17 AM »

An excellent question...

I am envisioning being able to put my vex in the bucket and then put both the vex and the bucket in the pack...once I get to where I want to fish, then I will take the bucket out of the pack, set up the vex and sit on the bucket.

I have been experimenting with trying to rig up some kind of bucket back pack...but sadly, my fabrication skills are not as advanced as my imagination. I have an old aluminum tubular back pack frame that I am currently trying to mount the bucket on...the problem is. Making a mount that is rigid enough for mounting and un-mounting.

Like I said...if I could only make what is in my head.

Everything would be perfect!

Cheers,
Ice Beard

surflizard · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:24 AM »

How about modifing a 55 gallon drum cover clamp, cut it down and shape it to fit the 5 gallon bucket and rivet it to the pack frame ?

Ice Beard · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:29 AM »

Hmmmm....

Brilliant idea...and I know where I can get one of those too.

Surf...you sir are a genius!

surflizard · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:57 AM »

Rube Goldburg was an Early and Powerful Influence on me growing up !

cjg · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:03 AM »

Seems like you could take some padded straps off an old pack and bolt them to the bucket tp and bottom.

fishingsurveyor · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 01:32 PM »

check thse out look at the trapper model and give wane a call to check hole opening. If not I am sure he would make ya one and you wont find a better basket

http://www.loringpackbasket.com/

vaderscommandship · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 05:02 PM »

If i remember correctly duluth pack co used to make some pretty big pack baskets. I got rid of mine cuz it was the small and not really useful.
Nathan

Ice Beard · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 05:25 PM »

Thanks for posting these other options guys...I really appreciate it.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

surflizard · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 05:42 PM »

FS is spot on with the Loring baskets, the synthetic ones are almost Bulletproof !

Ice Beard · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 05:44 PM »

I was just on the website...they do indeed look great.

Thanks again guys,

Cheers,
Ice Beard

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 01, 2012, 09:59 PM »

I have the pack basket from Jack Traps made from Ash. It fits a 5 gal bucket with room for rods on either side and underneath the 5 gal bucket too.

Here is the link to a picture of that pack. http://www.jacktraps.com/store.php/products/jacks-ultimate-ice-fishing-pack

You may have to call them to get a price on just the basket itself. I love mine.

Ice Beard · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 02, 2012, 07:00 AM »

Cool...thanks for the link.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

gutshot_again · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 02, 2012, 10:11 AM »

I was wondering if an army duffel bag might be big enough. If it is, you could either cut it down in hieght, or leave the excess on top as a snow cover.

Ice Beard · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 02, 2012, 01:17 PM »

Hmmm...another interesting idea.

I love being associated with such ingenious people.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

tinyfisher · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 02, 2012, 03:17 PM »

Could you modify an ATV bucket rack?

http://www.amazing-atv-machinery.com/atv-basket-products.html

I think they make similar ones for feed buckets, but we don't have feed stores 'round these parts so I know nuttin' 'bout them.

Also, if you're hiking in somewhere, how are you carrying your auger? We used to carry the auger on our shoulder, and hang a bucket from the handle. A pad for your shoulder and you're off!

Ice Beard · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 02, 2012, 03:29 PM »

Interesting idea about the feed bucket.

My plan is to put my vex in the bucket, that is why I want to strap it to my back. Sadly I am not strong enough to support the weight of the vex and the auger on my shoulder while hiking.

Thanks for the ideas guys.

Cheers,
Ice Beard

Nor Easter · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 06, 2012, 04:12 AM »

1 Fishin bucket plus one kids backpack set of woven straps, some coathanger wire and voila! The Billy Bucket!!

Ans no screw holes below midway so if you need to, bait could be stored in it as well as gear.

Ice Beard · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 06, 2012, 06:38 AM »

Very ingenious idea.

Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,
Ice Beard

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