Hunter’s Bucket Checklist – 23 items you must take with you

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If you’re a hunter, you already know that a 5 gallon bucket is an essential piece of equipment.

Just look at all these advantages a bucket has over inferior backpacks, a wheelbarrow, or a pack mule.

• Waterproof
• Sturdy
• It’s a seat
• and best of all, it’s a bucket

You’ll likely be sitting for hours so you’ll also want to rest your royal ass in comfort. I like a seat with lumbar support myself, but the padded seats are much more compact.

Top 23 Hunting Bucket Items

Here’s a list of 23 hunting items I wouldn’t leave without. Make sure you check off at least the top 10:

• Binoculars
• Decoys
• Duck whistle
• Flashlight
• Pocketknife
• Gutting knives
• Water bottle
• Bug Repellent
• Camouflage clothing
• Sharpening stone
• Pair of extra socks
• Matches
• First aid kit
• Map
• Compass
• Hunter’s License
• Pencil
• Ammunition
• Bow or a gun
• Wire cutter
• Pruner
• Rain Gear
• Toilet Paper

Don’t overstock your hunter’s bucket, you can’t fit a whole butcher’s shop in 20 liters, and you can’t afford to make it overly burdensome if you are traveling miles through the woods. Splitting the weight with a buddy is recommendable.

Also, consider your prey. If you hunt large game you’ll need to include a bone saw. Adjust the checklist to meet your individual needs.

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