Bug Out Bucket?

[Hagen]

On my last prairie dog hunt to Wyoming, I remembered the hunting trip of the year before and a few  cooking equipment items that were left at home. Hoping to solve this situation ahead of time, I got a 5 gallon bucket with a "Gamma Seal Lid" and packed it with paper plates, cups, plastic ware, paper towels, toilet paper, matches, plastic "Ziplock" bags, salt & pepper shakers, "Coleman" frying pan with folding handle, spatula, cooking oil, dish soap, dish cloth, dish towel, etc. This would be an even finer set up if I could locate a stew pot that would just fit into the bucket and make the best use of space. Once this kit is assembled it could be staged along with a second bucket that could contain a few weeks worth of emergency food supplies. This setup would sure give me piece of mind if it became necessary to leave my home in case of emergency. My bucket has a diameter of 10" at the bottom and tapers out to 11" near the top. The ideal stew pot would be one with detachable handles that would best fill the space available. I am guessing that I am not the first person to think of this, and I am also guessing that someone has the answer as to where to purchase the proper size pot. If you have got the solution, or you just want to comment, please let me know.


I guess that what I am looking for is something along the lines of an aluminum or steel pot that is close to, but does not exceed 10" in diameter. I am thinking of something that I could use to heat water for washing and clean up purposes. Detachable handles would allow it to fit in the bucket. I appreciate the posts referencing Dutch Ovens, they are great!

[mcwoodduck]

I found a silicone pot holder to be a good addition to my camping gear. 

[243dave]

You need a dutch oven, they are heavy but if it stays in your car it'll do well.  They are expensive new but start keeping an eye at yard sales and get one for a couple dollars.  Here is a link to Lodge, they have several different kind and a few will fit in a bucket. https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/product1_new.asp?menu=logic&idProduct=3948
Dave

[Bugflipper]

Something along these lines might work. http://www.rei.com/product/401068/open-country-4-quart-pot-with-lid?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-401068&mr:trackingCode=B774F99A-C366-E011-92EE-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA
You could use a stick to get it off the fire. Or to hang it above the fire. I have one that is a field and stream enamelware cook pot. You can search on ebay. I don't like posting links there because they die too quick. But it's generally a chilli pot and 4 mugs. They are at walmart over the holidays.

[lakota]

You need a dutch oven, they are heavy but if it stays in your car it'll do well.  They are expensive new but start keeping an eye at yard sales and get one for a couple dollars.  Here is a link to Lodge, they have several different kind and a few will fit in a bucket. https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/product1_new.asp?menu=logic&idProduct=3948
Dave

Thats what I was thinking. It would be more versatile than a stew pot.

[Junior1942]

You need a dutch oven, they are heavy but if it stays in your car it'll do well.  They are expensive new but start keeping an eye at yard sales and get one for a couple dollars.  Here is a link to Lodge, they have several different kind and a few will fit in a bucket. https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/product1_new.asp?menu=logic&idProduct=3948
Dave

I suggest a 2 qt Camp Dutch Oven with a rim on the lid for holding coals and three little feet for sitting in coals.  It's hard to beat fresh baked biscuits and cornbread at camp.  Camp Chef makes a dandy little 3/4 qt Camp Dutch Oven which makes the prefect amount of biscuits and cornbread for two people.  I have two of them.  Here's a picture of one with a pone of cornbread in it.  The I.D. of this little oven is ~5" at the top and maybe 4 1/2" at the bottom.

[blind ear]

Cut a round steel plate that fits the bottom of the bucket a little loose and it will keep the dutch oven with feet from punching holes in the bucket and tearing the bucket up. It can also be sued as a griddle or cooking surface. ear

[Junior1942]

Cut a round steel plate that fits the bottom of the bucket a little loose and it will keep the dutch oven with feet from punching holes in the bucket and tearing the bucket up. It can also be sued as a griddle or cooking surface. ear

It's simpler to set the oven on top of the lid.  The Lodge Camp Dutch ovens can be bought with a heavy-duty carry bag, and that's how I learned to pack my Camp Dutch Ovens.  The smallest made by Lodge is the 2qt.

[gcrank1]

An adage that has served me well when considering what to take, fix & eat is," food should be its own plate". A sandwich is a perfect example, as is a taco. I like those eatware packs at some fast food places that have (often) a spork, knife, S&P and napkin.