Pickle Bucket Harness

[Crane]

Some time ago, I reviewed Gamma screw open lids that can be added to a pickle bucket to make it into a water-tight, easy opening container for many river uses. The total cost is as low as $10 for a bucket and lid. Now, Connor Grant, in Seattle, has started making and selling a BUCKET HARNESS that allows the Gamma/Pickle bucket rig to be securely tied into a raft or canoe. The harness goes around the bucket several times and ties off with a cam. As part of it, there are 4 O-rings sewn into the straps. He is selling them one for $20 and 2 for $35, including shipping. I believe they will be the next step forward in pickle-bucketing!! Yes, you can probably make some as cheaply, in fact, I have spoken with TOM brown at Brown's Upholstery in Levy about making them... but, I really think we should reward the guy who put the idea together. Connor Grant's contact is grantc80@hotmail.com

[Deuce]

I bought a five pack of Gamma Lids a year or two ago. It's a good concept, but in my case at least it didn't work out quite as intended. I've only used one, but the O ring has stretched to the point that it won't even stay on the lid. It's a shame because a five gallon bucket with Gamma Lid fits perfectly in that little nook in the Explorer's portage yoke. I should probably try another lid on another bucket, which brings me to the other reason I quit using it. The bucket broke. It could even be that the bucket is responsible for the O ring issue. I'll give it another whirl. BTW, I've seen those harnesses too and agree they're cool. Thanks for posting.

[paddledog]

I have access to as many food grade 5 gallon buckets with lids as you need.....
I can bring some to WW school........

[Deuce]

I have access to as many food grade 5 gallon buckets with lids as you need.....
I can bring some to WW school........

That's very kind and I'll take you up on it. Probably won't be there, but I'm sure I can make arrangements.

[paddledog]

I'll just bring a big stack and give'em as long as they last.

[Roger]

Steve, would you save a couple for me, please? Thx , Roger

[okieboater]

Hey Roger,

remember that layover day on Deso Gray when we had all those buckets of muddy water lined up
"flocculating"
on the beach?

[Roger]

Ahhhhh, yes, Brother Dave of the Grey Ghost fame. We flocculated lots of water in pickle buckets on that trip.

Flocculation: It's A Good Thing.

Are you up for another trip like that?

[okieboater]

sounds like a good use for paddledog's excess pickle buckets to me

Ghoast