It is handy for all around cleaning and carrying. This bucket also unfolds for fun, as a cooler for drinks, or as a picnic or beach tote. The bucket has a convenient space-saving design for efficient storage. It collapses to a 2" height, making it easy to keep in your home, garage, or packed in the car with your camping gear. Great for backpacking, camping, and hunting trips, it s also handy for using as a dishwashing bucket after a meal. It features a sturdy, plastic rim and base that provide additional support, plus a convenient fold-down handle. Plastic base and rim make it extra sturdy, and the swing handle makes it convenient to hold. Store one under the sink, hang one on the wall and keep one in the car. Ideal for carrying firewood, water, gear or other small items, or can be a dishwashing bucket after meals.