The Bucket
There are numerous items
that can serve as a resource. One of the most useful and versatile of these
items is the bucket. The bucket is an item whose design is simple but its uses
are quite varied. It is one of the ultimate containers that can serve a variety
of purposes. Here is a list of just a few of the uses for a bucket.
The Bucket List
1. Storage Container - Use a
bucket as a container for storage - A bucket can be used to store a variety of
gear and food items.
2. Transportation Device - Use
a bucket to transport items - A bucket can be used to carry just about anything
that will fit inside it. They are especially useful for transporting water.
3. Garden Device - Use as a
container for plants - A bucket works well for container gardening.
4. Improvised Furniture -
Use a bucket as a chair - If you don’t have anything to put in your bucket, you
can turn it upside down and use it as a chair.
5. Rainwater Catchment
Device - Use a bucket to catch rainwater - If you don’t have a rain barrel, use
a rain bucket.
6. Protection Device - Use a
bucket to cover tender plants to protect them from harsh weather. Let the hail
bounce off the bucket and not your plants.
7. Filter Device - Use a
bucket as a water filter - Punch some holes in it and fill it with a filter
medium. It can then be used to filter emergency water sources.
8. Improvised Step Ladder -
Turn your bucket upside down and you can even use it as an improvised step
ladder. It may be all you need to reach that high place easily.
9. Use as a Tool Box -
Buckets make a great improvised tool box and will help you keep track of your
tools and help prevent losing them.
10. Collection Device - Use
your bucket to collect eggs - They make great nesting boxes for your chickens
and don’t require a lot of modifications.
Your resources in any
situation are limited only by your imagination and your need. The bucket is
just one of those items that can serve your purposes on a daily basis or in a crisis.
Got bucket?
Staying above the water
line!
Riverwalker
That's a pretty practical bucket list.
ReplyDeleteTo: John
ReplyDeleteBuckets...gotta love 'em!
RW
...what about the use as a privy...lol
ReplyDeleteor...did i miss it
...nope...fill with saw dust,router a toilet seat to fit the bucket and voila...instant porta-potty
ReplyDeleteRiverwalker,
ReplyDeleteGreat Insight.
A variation on the Storage Container - Cache Container. Just bury the bucket a foot or two underground to hide your gear and/or food until you need it.
Organization Container - use it to sort your stuff
Thanks again.
To; Ken
ReplyDeleteYep! I missed a couple of uses but hopefully people get the idea...they are a really good resource.
Thanks Ken.
RW
To: Someone You Know
ReplyDeleteYep! Missed that one also.
Instant survival cache. Great idea.
Just one more great way to use a bucket. I probably missed some others as well...
Thanks.
RW
If there's anything "out of the ordinary" that I suggest people stock up on it's gotta be bucket... and lots of 'em!
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