jaximus wrote on Jun 16^th, 2013 at 11:51pm:

i guess if i were to bring a bucket i would probably bring 2? for carrying/balance reasons.

I would not carry more than one bucket. In practice a slight lean to the side to keep the bucket from banging your leg comes naturally. If you stumble the bucket is so low to the ground that it can be set down and gripped to help with control. I keep my bucket under 20 pounds and pad the carry handle for more comfort. Be sure that the height of your bucket allows for your arm to hang straight down. Flexing an arm to keep it off the ground will wear you out.

If you use tump lines and want to double pack the pail can be carried across the top of another pack.

Give the bucket a chance on your next trip. Some will swear by them  :D and others at them. >:(