Sea to Summit Folding Bucket 10L

The Sea to Summit Folding Bucket is a 10-liter collapsible water-hauling bucket built from 200D RCS-recycled nylon with welded seams, designed for campers, paddlers, and hunters who need a reliable, packable way to collect and carry water at camp or on the water. The bucket is freestanding when full and collapses into a zippered storage pouch when empty, packing down to 11 × 11 × 4 cm.

Packable Without Sacrificing Capacity

At 10 liters, the Folding Bucket holds enough water for cooking, rinsing, or washing hands without requiring multiple trips to the source. Because it folds flat and stows in its own zippered pouch, it adds almost nothing to a pack or vehicle kit between uses. Packed weight is 112 g and packed size is 4 × 4 × 2 inches. That combination of real capacity and minimal packed footprint makes it practical to carry on trips where a rigid bucket would be left behind.

Watertight Construction Built to Last

The 200D nylon shell is laminated with a TPU film on the inside and a thin PU coating on the outside, then RF-welded at the seams rather than stitched. Welded seams eliminate the stitch holes that are the most common failure point in fabric buckets, keeping the bucket watertight across repeated fills. The fabric is quick-drying, so the bucket can be folded and stowed shortly after use without trapping moisture. If a pinhole puncture does occur, the bucket can be repaired with Gear Aid Seam Grip + WP.

Designed for Easy Scooping and Pouring

A sturdy grab handle at the rim makes it possible to scoop water from shallow sources (streams, puddles, or alongside a boat) without submerging your hands. A base handle and printed volume markers let you pour accurately into a pot or filter reservoir without guessing. The freestanding shape means the bucket stays upright on uneven ground while you fill it, rather than collapsing and spilling.

Features

• 10L capacity: stable, freestanding design for water collection and transport
• Welded seams: RF-welded 200D nylon with TPU inner laminate and PU outer coating for a watertight hold
• Grab handle and base handle: sturdy rim handle for scooping; base handle and volume markers for controlled pouring
• Packable design: folds into an included zippered storage pouch; packed size 11 × 11 × 4 cm
• bluesign APPROVED, non-PFAS, certified recycled materials: 100% RCS-recycled nylon body

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Sea to Summit Folding Bucket suits campers, overlanders, paddlers, and hunters who need a lightweight, packable way to haul water from a source to camp, particularly where a rigid bucket is too bulky to carry. Its freestanding shape and grab handle make it well suited to scooping from shallow water and pouring into pots or filter reservoirs.

The Folding Bucket is not designed for washing dishes; the Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink, which is wider and more stable, is the better fit for that task. The bucket is also not the lightest option in the Sea to Summit lineup: the Ultra-Sil Folding Bucket is lighter, though it lacks the freestanding design and grab handle of this nylon version.

Common Questions

Can the Folding Bucket be used for washing dishes?

The Sea to Summit Folding Bucket is not the best choice for washing dishes. The Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink is wider and more stable, making it better suited for that task. The Folding Bucket is designed primarily for collecting, carrying, and pouring water.

How does this compare to the Ultra-Sil Folding Bucket?

The Nylon Folding Bucket is heavier than the Ultra-Sil version but offers two advantages: it is freestanding when full, and it includes a grab handle that makes scooping from shallow water easier. For paddlers and overlanders who fill from streams or puddles, those features make the nylon version the more practical choice.

What is included with the Folding Bucket?

The Sea to Summit Folding Bucket comes with a zippered storage pouch. When empty, the bucket folds into the pouch, bringing the total packed size to 11 × 11 × 4 cm and packed weight to 112 g.

Can the bucket be repaired if it gets a puncture?

Yes. The Folding Bucket is made from durable 200D nylon, and if a pinhole puncture occurs, it can be repaired using Gear Aid Seam Grip + WP. The repair kit is not included and is sold separately.