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Splash Bucket Buddy Field Seat
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SKU: WX2*0580169
Overview
This field seat is designed to turn a standard 5-gallon bucket into a more comfortable place to sit during long hours outdoors. Its waterproof, thick-padded construction and extra-high backrest are aimed at hunters who want added support and a warmer seat in the field. Adjustable straps help secure the backrest, while the shoulder carry strap makes it easier to move between spots. A 5-gallon bucket is required and not included.
Why Hunters Choose the Splash
Turns Common
5-gallon bucket into a padded
Waterproof Closed-cell
Molded foam seat adds cushioned
Extra-high Padded
Adjustable straps supports seated use
Seat Foam
Insulating properties for added warmth
Shoulder Carry
Strap makes transport easier to
Key Features
- Turns a common 5-gallon bucket into a field seat
- Waterproof closed-cell molded foam seat for cushioned comfort
- Extra-high padded backrest with adjustable straps
- Seat foam offers insulating properties for added warmth
- Includes a shoulder carry strap
- 5-gallon bucket not included
Best Used For
- Hunters using a standard 5-gallon bucket for a simple, portable field seat
- Cold-weather sits where the insulated foam seat helps add warmth
- Longer field sessions that benefit from an extra-high padded backrest
- Mobile hunters who want shoulder-carry convenience between locations
- Anyone needing a waterproof, cushioned seat for damp ground conditions
Specifications
| Backrest | Extra-high padded backrest |
|---|---|
| Backrest Straps | Adjustable straps |
| Bucket Included | No |
| Carry Strap | Shoulder carry strap |
| Compatibility | 5-gallon bucket |
| Imported | Yes |
| Insulation | Excellent insulating properties |
| Padded | Yes |
| Seat Material | Waterproof closed-cell molded foam |
| Seat Type | Field Chair |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Pros
- Turns a common 5-gallon bucket into a padded field seat.
- Waterproof closed-cell molded foam seat adds cushioned comfort.
- Extra-high padded backrest with adjustable straps supports seated use.
- Seat foam offers insulating properties for added warmth.
- Shoulder carry strap makes transport easier to and from the field.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a common 5-gallon bucket, which is not included, so the seat is only useful if you already have one on hand.
- The extra-high backrest and padded design add comfort, but they also make this more of a dedicated field seat than a compact, minimalist option.
- Waterproof closed-cell molded foam and insulating seat foam are geared toward comfort and warmth, but that focus may be more than needed for short sits in mild conditions.
- Shoulder carry strap helps transport it, but the bucket-based setup still means you are carrying both the seat and the bucket.
Suggested Comparisons
- Bucket seat cushions and chair accessories
- Portable field chairs
- Ground blinds and hunting seat accessories
- Insulated seating pads
Suggested Accessories
- Bucket organizer
- Insulated seat cushion
- Shoulder carry strap
- Field seat cover
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to use the Splash Bucket Buddy Field Seat?
It is designed to turn a common 5-gallon bucket into a field seat. The bucket is not included.
Does this field seat have a backrest?
Yes. The product includes an extra-high padded backrest with adjustable straps.
Is the seat waterproof?
Yes. The description says it has a waterproof closed-cell molded foam seat.
Will this seat add insulation from a cold bucket?
The product states that the seat foam has excellent insulating properties, which helps keep you warmer.
How is it carried to and from the field?
It includes a shoulder carry strap.