The Yeti LoadOut 5 Gallon Bucket in Black is what you grab when a regular bucket just won’t cut it. This one’s built like a piece of serious gear, not a disposable chore-tool you replace every season. Whether you’re hauling water, packing bait, loading up camp supplies, dragging tools around a jobsite, or setting up for a weekend of projects, it’s made to take hard knocks and keep showing up like it’s brand new. Tough, clean, and confidently understated in black, it fits in anywhere—from garage to boat deck to backcountry basecamp.
Right away, you’ll notice it’s high-impact-resistant, which means it’s ready for drops, bumps, and the kind of rough handling that happens when you’re working fast or the terrain isn’t forgiving. Yeti’s Surestrong build gives it that “built for abuse” feel, so you don’t have to baby it or worry about cracking when things get heavy. It’s designed for lugging, loading, and getting the job done, plain and simple, and that purpose-built toughness is exactly what makes it so useful across so many different jobs.
Carrying comfort matters more than people realize—until a bucket’s actually loaded. The HeftyHauler™ Handle is designed to make heavy carries feel more controlled and less punishing on your hand. When you’re moving gear from the truck to the dock, hauling water around a campsite, or doing repeated trips during a long workday, that handle makes a noticeable difference. There’s also a Lipgrip handle built in, giving you another secure way to grab and move the bucket when you need quick control, especially when you’re lifting it in and out of tight spaces.
Stability is another detail Yeti didn’t ignore. The BearFoot™ non-slip ring helps keep the bucket planted when you set it down—on a boat deck, garage floor, tailgate, or uneven ground. That extra grip helps reduce sliding and shifting, which is exactly what you want when you’ve got water sloshing, gear stacked, or you’re working on a surface that’s less than ideal.
If you’re the type to secure your load and keep things from rattling around, the Anchorpoint tie-down slots are a smart touch. They give you a reliable way to strap it down in a truck bed, boat, or trailer, helping keep your setup organized and your gear where you put it. It’s a small feature that becomes a big deal once you’re traveling with a full load.
This bucket’s also food safe, which opens up even more uses. From holding ingredients at camp to carrying ice, water, or supplies you’d rather keep in a clean container, it’s designed for versatility without cutting corners. The size is practical and easy to work with too: 15.9” x 10.3” x 12.9” gives you the classic 5-gallon capacity in a tough, well-proportioned footprint. It weighs 80 oz., which speaks to its durable construction and no-flimsy-parts attitude.
If you’re ready to upgrade a basic essential into a piece of gear you’ll actually trust, the Yeti LoadOut 5 Gallon Bucket is the one. Pick it up from the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, and shop the best online knife store for hardworking gear that’s built to take hits, carry heavy, and keep delivering day after day.