KOLO Set 2: a 1 gallon sauna bucket with a curved bamboo handle and a ladle
The KOLO Set 2 is a sauna bucket and ladle for pouring water over the stones. The bucket is aluminum and holds 1 gallon. It has a curved bamboo handle that is comfortable to carry when the bucket is full. The ladle is bamboo and aluminum, about 16 inches long, so your hand stays back from the steam. Pick black or white on the page, and both pieces come in that color. KOLO designs it in Finland.
Fill the bucket, dip the ladle, and pour a scoop over the hot stones. That burst of steam is the heart of a Finnish sauna. The aluminum bucket does not leak or rust, and it does not need soaking the way a wooden bucket does. Both the bamboo and the aluminum stand up to sauna heat. Keep it on the floor or a low bench, away from the heater. Empty it after each session and wipe it dry. The set comes with the bucket and the ladle, with nothing to assemble. Prefer an upright handle? See the KOLO Set 3 bucket and ladle with a straight handle. The KOLO Set 2 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What is a sauna bucket and ladle used for?
You fill the bucket with water and use the ladle to throw small amounts onto the hot stones of your heater, which releases the burst of steam Finns call loyly and lifts the humidity in the room. This KOLO Set 2 pairs a 1 gallon (5 liter) aluminum bucket with a 16 inch bamboo and aluminum ladle, so it is ready to use as delivered. See more KOLO sauna accessories.
Why choose an aluminum sauna bucket over a wooden one?
The page describes the bucket as 100 percent leakage-proof, which a wooden bucket cannot promise once its staves dry out and shrink between sessions. Both the aluminum body and the bamboo handle are made to withstand the high heat of the sauna, and there is no wood to soak, swell or grow mildew. The curved bamboo handle gives you a comfortable, easy grip when carrying a full gallon.
How big is the bucket, and how much does the set weigh?
The bucket holds 1 gallon (5 liters) and measures 7.87 inches high by 9.44 inches across, weighing 1.43 pounds empty. The ladle is 16.14 inches long, holds 10 ounces (0.3 liters) per scoop and weighs 0.40 pounds, so the pair adds under 2 pounds of gear to your sauna and sits easily on a lower bench or the floor.
Do I choose the color when I order?
Yes. Use the Color selector on this page to pick Black or White at the same price; the bucket and the ladle arrive in the shade you choose, so the set matches. Both finishes share the same aluminum and bamboo construction and the same 1 gallon capacity, so the choice is purely about what suits your sauna interior, whether that is pale aspen paneling or dark thermowood.
How should I care for a KOLO bucket and ladle?
KOLO does not publish special care steps for this set, so treat it like any sauna woodware: empty the bucket after each session, wipe the aluminum dry and hang or stand the bamboo ladle where air can reach it. Keep the bamboo out of the dishwasher and away from harsh cleaners; warm water and a soft cloth are enough for both pieces. Aluminum does not rust, so a dry bucket keeps its finish for years.
Is this set made in Finland?
KOLO is a Finnish sauna brand and the page states the set is designed and engineered in Finland; the listing does not say where the pieces are manufactured. What you get is the Finnish approach to sauna gear: a plain 1 gallon aluminum pail, a bamboo handle and a long bamboo ladle with no decoration, sized for the everyday routine of throwing water on the stones. It ships free with an estimated arrival of 7 to 10 business days.