The Original Foldable Bucket

Why We Love Scrunch Toys: Foldable, Fun and Made for Adventure

When it comes to outdoor play, travel, and beach days with kids, having the right gear makes all the difference. That’s where Scrunch toys come in—ingeniously designed to be durable, lightweight, and best of all, foldable. Whether you're heading to the seaside, a muddy campsite, or your own back garden, Scrunch’s foldable buckets, spades, and watering cans are game changers for family fun.

In this guide, we’ll share why we’re such big fans of Scrunch at Freedom to Explore, with a spotlight on their bestselling folding bucket and other eco-friendly toys that fit right in with our outdoor-loving lifestyle.

What Are Scrunch Toys?

Scrunch toys are made from high-quality, food-grade silicone that’s soft, flexible, and built to last. Unlike traditional hard plastic toys that crack, snap, or end up in landfill after a few uses, Scrunch products are designed to withstand the wear and tear of active children and changing weather conditions.

The flagship product—the Scrunch Bucket—was created as an answer to the bulky, breakable beach buckets that take up too much space and don’t stand the test of time. From there, the range has grown to include collapsible buckets, watering cans, sand moulds, and more, all crafted with the same innovative spirit and sustainable approach.

Why Choose a Foldable or Folding Bucket?

If you’ve ever packed for a holiday with kids, you’ll know how much space toys can take up. Traditional buckets are rigid and awkward, often hogging valuable luggage room. That’s where the folding bucket from Scrunch really shines.

Compact and Space-Saving

The Scrunch foldable bucket rolls, squashes, and folds into a fraction of its original size, making it ideal for packing into suitcases, backpacks, or the bottom of the pram. No more playing Tetris with awkward plastic toys in your car boot!

Durable and Hardwearing

Don’t be fooled by the softness—these collapsible buckets are strong enough to carry water, sand, pebbles, and all the treasures your little explorers can find. The flexible silicone is tear-resistant, won’t fade in the sun, and doesn’t go brittle over time like plastic.

Easy to Clean

Whether it’s covered in mud, sand, or saltwater, Scrunch toys rinse clean with ease. The silicone material doesn’t absorb water or hold onto dirt, meaning you can go from beach to bath without worrying about bacteria build-up or mould.

Scrunch Buckets: Compact & Collapsible Fun

The Scrunch Bucket is the original and best-selling product in the Scrunch line-up. It holds up to 1.5 litres, has a strong rope handle, and comes in a rainbow of beautiful colours to suit every child’s style.

Whether you’re making sandcastles, collecting seashells, or washing muddy wellies at a campsite, the Scrunch collapsible bucket is up to the task.

Eco-Friendly and Travel-Ready

At Freedom to Explore, we value products that align with our belief in sustainability and mindful living. Scrunch ticks all the boxes.

Reusable and Recyclable

Each folding bucket is made from 100% recyclable, food-grade silicone—derived from natural materials like sand. It’s free from phthalates, BPA, and other harmful toxins, so it's safe for your children and kinder to the planet.

Reduces Plastic Waste

Think about how many plastic buckets get bought, broken, and binned every summer. The Scrunch foldable bucket is built to last for years, not weeks. That means less waste in landfill and more savings in the long run.

Perfect for Adventurous Families

Because they take up so little space, Scrunch toys are ideal for families who love to travel, hike, camp, or beach-hop. You can fit a whole set of Scrunch gear into a daypack—bucket, spade, watering can, and more—and still have room for snacks.

Other Scrunch Toy Must-Haves

The collapsible bucket might be the star of the show, but Scrunch’s full toy range is just as clever and practical.

Scrunch Watering Can

Just like the bucket, the Scrunch Watering Can is made from flexible silicone and features an easy-to-hold handle. Great for watering the garden, washing pets, or playing in the bath, this toy is lightweight and fun to use.

Scrunch Spade

With a solid plastic handle and silicone grip, the Scrunch Spade is robust but still soft on small hands. It pairs perfectly with the folding bucket for hours of digging fun, whether in the sandpit or at the beach.

Scrunch Sand Moulds

Available in fun marine or nature-inspired shapes, these moulds are safe, flexible, and ideal for creative play. Like everything in the Scrunch range, they’re easy to clean and tough enough to withstand heavy use.

Scrunch has reinvented the way we think about travel toys, offering beautiful, practical, and sustainable alternatives to bulky plastic buckets and spades. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just want to make everyday outdoor play more manageable, the foldable bucket from Scrunch is an investment that keeps on giving.

It’s not just about convenience—it’s about choosing better for your family and the environment. From the clever folding bucket to the rest of the thoughtful range, Scrunch toys are made for memories, not landfill.

Explore our full collection of Scrunch toys today and discover how a collapsible bucket can simplify your adventures—without compromising on fun.