I am so excited about this bucket. We are heading to Jamaica in a few months and I got this to keep our frosty beverages in in our cabana. It doesn't keep them cold, but I can load it up with ice and have a place to keep our Red STripe bottles right next to us. I have already checked it to make sure it hold water without leaking and it sure does! Hopefully the grandkids won't want to use it for a water bucket to build sand castles. I guess I'd better order another one just in case! Also, it folds down very small and comes in a handy little bag so it fits into my suitcase perfectly!