The Fox Stalker Bucket is a relatively small piece of luggage, intended primarily for the roving or short session angler. It consists of four zipped outside pockets and a partitioned inner compartment. Access to the inner compartments is achieved by unzipping the semi circular lid. There is a main shoulder strap and also a pair of carrying handles with a Velcro fixing strip.

The approximate external dimensions of the central ‘bucket’ are 290 (high) x 310 (long) x 205mm (wide) – the last two dimensions form an approximate semi circle.

The Fox Stalker Bucket

Shown with Replaced Strap and Metal Fittings

There are four external pockets – all of which are secured by plastic zip fasteners. The largest of the pockets measures approximately 220 (h) x 270 (l) x 65 mm (w), followed by two of 230 x 160 x 45 mm and finally the smallest of 230 x 50 x 45mm. The externally facing sides of the pockets are lined and padded.

The internal compartment is divided equally in two with black plastic lining. This is padded and is reminiscent of a cool bag. The upper and lower rims of the compartment are braced with semi circular framework.

Lid Unzipped to Show The Inner Compartment

I found enough room to carry a plastic compartment box similar in size to a medium ‘Fox Box’, Lucido T4 headtorch, Avon scales, digital camera, licences and various bits and bobs, including a fair bit of bait and a bit of food and drink for me. It was reasonably comfortable to carry. Over a couple of months of use, I discovered a few problems that I found rather irritating and had I been aware of them, I may not have bought it and opted for an alternative.

Problem one – it is not very waterproof and does tend to leak – I normally carry my camera in a soft case and zip seal polythene bag and this turned out to be a wise move. Due to the padded nature of the pockets it also tends to retain moisture rather well. Drying out takes some time.

Problem two – it wasn’t very long before the plastic strap fittings snapped. Fortunately, I had an old carryall with a suitable strap together with metal fittings and these were adapted and fitted to the bucket. These metal fittings are shown in the photographs of the bucket.

Problem three – the supplied strap could be a bit longer.

A good looking piece of luggage let down by its disappointing water resistance and weak plastic strap fittings. The unshielded, predominately upward facing zip fasteners seem to let a fair amount of water into the inside of the bag. It would have been a nice feature if it had a removable central section for easier cleaning.

Around £27.

5 out of 10