I could not agree more. All I ever use is 5 gallon buckets. Sit on them, bubble box with lid for baitfish, or cleaning bucket. like the thread says dont forget to use the outside of it. I wrap my old utillity belts around them and put items in the pockets.

I mounted a few pvc pipe tubes on the outside of my bucket to act as rod holders when walking ot a spot. I do a lot of bank fishing. I will usually fill the bucket with water and put live bait in it, witht he extra weight I can utilize the pipes as rod holders. I put some clear silicone on the screws to keep the bucket from leaking.

This allows me to keep all of my tackle close so I don't lose any rods.

I also put a clip on the outside to handle a small plano tackle box to carry my hooks, weights, and other tackle.

I agree, the thing I do though, is fill the bucket with 2 inch pvc pipe so I can hang muskie lures in there. cheaper than those boxes too.