Padded Bucket vs. Sore Bottom

How to Make a Padded Bucket Seat

This would be a GREAT MUTUAL ACTIVITY!!!!!

The Padded Bucket

We have to fit all of our belongings for Trek in these 5 gallon buckets.  My husband was supposed to be in charge of the buckets.  He bought them.  Then he worked on them for a while and claimed finished.  This is what I found.

Oh that is so cute.  You actually think that the duct tape tag is going to cut it.

And on a related note, this whole "no pillow" thing was stressing me out a little.  I figure I will go through a whole bottle of Advil, since I can't have a pillow.  Well, I came up with a little solution.  The Padded Bucket.  I can sit on it softly around the camp fire, and sleep with it at night.   I remember seeing these many years back when I lived in Utah for Girls Camp.  But after searching around online, there weren't really any tutorials,  So I made my own.


Supplies:
(1) 5 gallon bucket and lid (Mine are from Home Depot because I wanted the orange lid.)
pressboard
batting
1 fat quarter of fabric

Tools needed:
Pencil
Compass
Jig Saw
scissors
staple gun
hot glue and gun


First, I used this pressboard stuff I had in the garage.  It was like $8 at Lowes for a HUGE sheet.

Using a compass, I made a circle that fit on the top of the lid.  I cut it out with a jig saw.  It was NOT a perfect circle.  :)  But I tried.

Next, I piled up the batting into a square on top of the wrong side of the fabric.  I probably used 1/2 yard.  I wanted it really cushy.

Place your *absolutely perfect* circle on top.

Pulling the fabric tightly, staple it to the circle.  When the circle is complete, cut off excess fabric.  It will look something like this.

Now, hot glue the crap out of it and stick it on the lid (while your little child is rolling around in the excess batting.)

Here is the top:

I added vinyl to mine to make it personalized.

And as a side note, my husband will NOT let me touch his bucket.  He likes it with duct tape.

***Equipment List***

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST :

Everyone should bring....

ü  5 gallon bucket and lid

ü  1 warm sleeping bag (it gets plenty nippy in the mountains)–put inside plastic bag

ü  1 old blanket (wool if possible)

ü  1 old coat (heavy and warm)

ü  1 rain poncho

ü  Visqueen--(enough plastic to serve as a ground cloth and shelter from the rain)

ü  1 pair of shoes to hike in (don't buy new ones -- they will give you blisters. Sturdy running or tennis shoes will work best.  Hiking boots tend to be heavy, inflexible and are likely to rub you wrong which means foot pain and blisters - therefore we do not recommend that you wear hiking boots)

ü  3 pair of sturdy socks

ü  2 sets of underclothing

ü  2 bandannas (necessary items)

ü  1 metal pie plate, 1 large spoon attached

ü  1 tin cup

ü  1 small hand towel and a comb or brush

ü  1 toothbrush & baking soda

ü  5 Band-Aids and prescribed medications only

ü  An old set of scriptures and your favorite church magazine

ü  2 heavy duty garbage bags

ü  Water bottle

ü  Chapstick (lip balm), insect repellent, small package of HandiWipesand sunscreen

MEN should bring:

ü  2 pairs of wool, canvas, or cotton pants (not levis)

ü  2 long-sleeved shirts (flannel are best, but any will do)

ü  1 wide-brimmed western style hat (no baseball or army hats allowed)

ü  1 pair suspenders

WOMEN should bring:

ü  2 mid-calf length, long-sleeved dresses or 2 mid-calf skirts and 2 long sleeve blouses

ü  1 or 2 bonnets

ü  1 apron

ü  1 flannel nightgown

ü  Feminine hygiene supplies

Optional Items:

ü  Camera and film

ü  Personal journal and pen or pencil

Please arrive dressed in pioneer clothing. You will be wearing one set of clothing when you arrive, and the other set you will use for changing. Ask around or visit second-hand stores such as Deseret Industries. Don't wear clothing that you wouldn't want subjected to heavy use.

Reviewing the lessons of the past

Parents, leaders and Youth please take the time to watch this video which highlights a talk given by Elder L. Tom Perry speaking on the Lessons of the Past with interviews of Youth that have been on a Pioneer Trek. This would be a great mutual activity video, Family Home Evening video or Bishop's Youth Discussion.

Welcome to the 2013 Whittier Stake Pioneer Trek

Welcome parents, leaders and especially Youth of the Whittier Stake.

As we prepare to take part in this year's Pioneer Trek we understand that you will have many questions and concerns. In an attempt to answer all your questions and concerns, we have created this blog. 

Please visit this blog often as we will be adding information, pioneer stories, documents, and inspirational videos.

If you have questions, we have also created an email account for you to email to us. Please email any questions to whittierstaketrek@gmail.com.

We look forward to "Treking" with you and pray that you will prepare both spiritually and physically so that the Spirit may testify to you of the great sacrifices that have been made so that we may have the Gospel in our lives.