Collapsible Buckets

[G-bone]

Anyone use a collapsible bucket?

I've been thinking about this and doing some searching on them.
Most are used for backpacking and holding water.
So I think they can handle some dirt and rocks too.
Just not sure how long it would last. One season maybe?

This would be for my solo stream prospecting excursions.
24" Sniper Bazooka.
Folding shovel.
Pick and crevasse tools.
14" Pan.
and I need a fold-able Bucket that slips into my pack.

When hiking into places, I want to be as inconspicuous as possible.
I want it all concealed til I get to where I'm going.
"don't mind me. just hiking thru"

I suspect I could use my pan itself as a way to move material from digging to Sluice as well.
But that's not really much material. even a 3 gal folding bucket is like 4 or 5 pans full of dirt.
That's a lot of trips saved.

Any input would be great!

Thanks and cheers

G

 

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[arizau]

They don't stand upright (have to hold open to fill) but they should get the job done. Try canvas. https://www.google.com/webhp?source...91US513&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=canvas bucket

 

[shadowulf]

I've used "grunt bags" for years in the electrical trade. They are durable, about the size of a 5 gallon bucket, and will stand somewhat upright. The american made ones are pricey. The Indian /Chinese ones breakdown sooner but cost a little less. None hold water but carry soil well.

 

[Hard Prospector]

Been using the canvas ones for years and when prospecting out of a pack their great. The only issue(as Arizau said) they don't stand upright on their own but I've gotten around that by suspending it inside of a tripod when filling. I used to build the tripod out of stout sticks on site and lash them tee pee style but now I use 3 aluminum tent poles (2 bolted together at one end and when spread to form the tee pee the third pole drops into the center of the upper Y then lash the top and run a short length of cord down the middle to a snap that attaches to the canvas handle) Once full they stand upright just fine and the poles attach to my pack frame when not in use. A 5 gal plastic bucket/1/4" classifier with 4 or 5 canvas buckets inside is my favorite system to take into spike camps. Also keep one in my day pack when swinging in case I feel like taking samples.

 

[fowledup]

I've been using nylon shopping bags like these for awhile now when packing in for prospecting. Also work well for sample bags. The ones I get fold up into their own little pouch. You can get them alot cheaper on ebay 99cents to $1.50


http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Foldable-Shopping-Nylon-Yellow/dp/B00EQ2N2VC

 

[mytimetoshine]

http://www.amazon.com/Infusion-Living-Reforms-Collapsible-Bucket/dp/B00IM7RTBG

 

[G-bone]

Thank you all for your input.

Fowledup,
I figure I won't be classifying per say, although I pull out the obvious.
So with rocks and wet sand, how do the handles hold up?
How long do those bags usually last you?
You gotta figure Amortization costs and all

Mytimetoshine,
I've seen these too, and I think a 2 Gal capacity is do-able but I'd like to see 3Gal.at least.
And I fear the handles a weak link too but Silicone is some strong stuff.

This is what I had in mind originally.
Which is just what Arizau, Shadowulf and Hard Prospector are describing too.


Those Canvas buckets aren't cheap!! But I think it will haul the mail and last a few seasons...maybe.

 

[jcazgoldchaser]

Interesting with all the plastic versus canvas selections. Environmently speaking, I'd just like to put this out there.

 

[G-bone]

LOL!! perfect!

See -us prospectors can be green as well by using Canvas Buckets instead of Plastic.
Saving the world and getting a little Gold to boot.

 

[BMOLLMAN]

Thought about using an old pair of jeans, like a gunny sack.
Tying or sewing the leg ends closed.
Using a rope thru the belt loops to close the top.
Bucket classifier could fit in the waist band area. (Depending on waist size of course.)
Should get close to 5-gallons in it. Probably not good for wet material.
Sling it over your shoulder and off ya go.

 

[G-bone]

Thought about using an old pair of jeans, like a gunny sack.
Tying or sewing the leg ends closed.

Please post pictures of this if you do it!!
A picture is worth a thousand words for sure!!

 

[fowledup]

I haven't thrown any out yet, I have a half dozen or so and I use them for all kinds of stuff not just prospecting. Haven't even had to sew them up yet.

 

[BMOLLMAN]

Sorry for reviving an old thread. Just used an old pair of jeans that "shrank" on me. Got 6-gallons(over maybe 80-lbs) of 1/2" classified material in the legs. The inseam can really dig into your shoulder, so some padding would be good.

 

[arizau]

Ughhhh.

 

[KevinInColorado]

Sorry for reviving an old thread. Just used an old pair of jeans that "shrank" on me. Got 6-gallons(over maybe 80-lbs) of 1/2" classified material in the legs. The inseam can really dig into your shoulder, so some padding would be good. View attachment 1495892View attachment 1495893

Awesome idea!

 

[Aufisher]

That will strech those pants back into shape! A wash job with some fish oil and ready for action!

 

[N-Lionberger]

I read somewhere about using an old pair of jeans full of rocks as a Macgyver weight belt for dredging.

 

[Assembler]

Sorry for reviving an old thread. Just used an old pair of jeans that "shrank" on me. Got 6-gallons(over maybe 80-lbs) of 1/2" classified material in the legs. The inseam can really dig into your shoulder, so some padding would be good. View attachment 1495892View attachment 1495893

Wow a great idea there thanks. Will try with a very small conveyor belt off of the crusher output on top of a trailer or rack.

 

[GrizzlyGoldTrap]

Hi G-bone,

I have been working on a backbacking kit for prospecting with the GGT Nugget also - the bucket I got was a heavy duty 2 gallon bucket -- Infusion Living Collapsible Bucket, Stainless Steel and Silicone. Seems sturdy enough for backpacking, but of course it will prove out after a few more outings. Had it out once and it worked OK. Was large enough to also use for clean out of Nugget. The company makes a variety of compact buckets:


Here is the one I got:


Let me know what you end up using...

 

[arizau]

GrizzlyGoldTrap........I ordered a Rothco collapsible canvas water bucket from amazon to carry screened feed material to my dry washer. A steel ring keeps the top open (it pretty much stands on it's own when empty and folds to about 1"). It is about 9" inside diameter/10" tall but they have a larger one that is 11"/13". Maybe the larger one will suit your purpose too(?).