How to Make a 5 Gallon Bucket Seat

A bucket seat if ideal for fishing, camping, bonfire, hunting and other outdoor activities where you don’t want to stand the entire time. They are inexpensive, lightweight, easily portable and can be used as storage plus provide you with a place to sit and rest. Instead of buying, one in a store or online, save the money and make one yourself.

Things You'll Need

• 5-gallon bucket
• Kitchen chair cushion
• Fabric glue
• Non-slip pad

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Get an empty five-gallon bucket, or a five-gallon bucket, which you can empty, the contents.

   • 2

     Clean the empty bucket and check for any cracks, which could be a sign the bucket isn’t strong or sturdy and should not be used as a seat.

   • 3

     Attach a non-slip pad to a kitchen chair cushion with fabric glue. This will help keep the cushion from slipping.

   • 4

     Turn the bucket upside down and place the cushion on top.