Pellet containers

[JIMSMOKES]

Have a friend that has indoor cats. The cat litter he uses is stackable plastic buckets. Asked him to save me some and a few weeks later. He dropped off so many I had to throw some away. LoL
Been using 12 for almost 3 years now

 

[Fueling Around]

I got a bunch of free screw top & gasketed plastic pails from a friend.
They toss them out where he works.

I was at Academy Sports today and looked at the Oklahoma Joe pellet bucket.
I like my free pails

 

[912smoker]

Check out the local farm stores they have many types for feed storage that will work.

Warren

My SIL uses a plastic dog food storage container.

Keith

 

[stevessmokeshack]

5 gal bucket from wallmart with lid about $5 then inside i use a mesh wastebasket to sift the chaff, got it at Ollies for $3 then use a small version to sift the chaff further when i fill the hopper, cuts down on the fine dust at bottom of hopper. Got the small mesh cup for 50 cents.

 

[rw 12]

I just use five gal buckets from lowes or tractor supply with the snap on lids works for me. I take the label and cut it from the bag that identifies flavor and tape to the lid i keep my pellets inside though

 

[tpc74]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I forgot about the cat litter pails but after spending the last 15 years of cleaning cat boxes. I might have a negative reaction LOL.

 

[bdawg]

I'm another that uses the Kingsford Charcoal caddy

 

[Culinary Otter]

inside i use a mesh wastebasket to sift the chaff,

brilliant

 

[Apparition]

I buy these when Amazon has them priced at about $12

Buddeez 08301B-KPLT-DS Kingsford Wood Pellet Dispenser, 1 Count, Clear/Blue​

Amazon.com

 

[jdranchman]

I also have 5 gallon white buckets with Gamma2 screw off lids. They stack nice next to my pellet bags. I sharpie what is inside them so I can grab and go / change out as needed. I've not had any issues with humidity as the lids have a gasket seal.

 

[sumosmoke]

Great post! I'm new to the pellet game and also wondered about options for storing pellets. Tractor Supply has a 4 gal. Buddeez Wood Pellet Storage container for $12.99 which appears to mimic the Kingsford pellet container design.

 

[02ebz06]

Kingsford are Buddeez.

 

[forktender]

Pet food containers work great as well.

 

[tpc74]

Great post! I'm new to the pellet game and also wondered about options for storing pellets. Tractor Supply has a 4 gal. Buddeez Wood Pellet Storage container for $12.99 which appears to mimic the Kingsford pellet container design.

I think we have a winner. And the tsc nearby has 9 in stock. :)

Now just need to dig out of all this snow so I can get to the store!

 

[sumosmoke]

Kingsford are Buddeez.

Learned something new, thanks!

 

[bill1]

I use 3.5 pound Folger's coffee cans from the coffee club at work. Keep a couple dozen on shelves in the shed 10' away from my cookers. One hand job. No back strain and pour easily into the hopper. Fill them occasionally from the big bags stored flat in garage 100' away via a 3gal bucket. I also don't fret much about wood type. I pretty much just label them (painters tape) as Fruit, Strong, or Blend for fowl, beef, or pork. I sometimes leave a big bag half open in the garage with a small pony clamp to seal it. But I'm old so dealing with >15# lifts is something I only do after stretching and concentration!

 

[1MoreFord]

I use 5 or 6 Gal buckets with lids and I drop label from the original bag in the bucket.
I have a couple of buckets with padded lids similar to this one for handy seats.

Evans Sports Original Sports Bucket Camo Padded Swivel Seat | Academy

Take a break during a long day in the stand with the Evans Sports Original Sports Bucket Camo Padded Swivel Seat. The padded seat provides a comfortable feel, while...

www.academy.com

They didn't cost that much 5-6 years ago.

 

[Gadgetman]

2 yrs stored in the garage. On my last 2 bags,still dry. And yes, the bottom bags were just as good as the top.

 

[dubob]

IRIS USA 33qt/25lbs Airtight Pet Food Container With Casters, Navy​

I bought this in 2019 and it stays outdoors next to the grill year round in Utah and its still going strong.

 

[02ebz06]

IRIS USA 33qt/25lbs Airtight Pet Food Container With Casters, Navy​

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I bought this in 2019 and it stays outdoors next to the grill year round in Utah and its still going strong.

Don't know if it really matters for pellets, but if anyone is concerned about them being "food grade", they are.
I contacted them about it before buying them to store 50lb bags of flour in.