This kit includes the following supplies:

• 3 Metal Lids: Lids prevent rain, snow, and foreign material from entering the bucket.
  
  
• 3 Metal (16 quart) Buckets: Bucket is used to collect the sap as it drips from the spile. Made from prime galvanized sheet steel with double locked and soldered seams.
  
  
• 3 Spiles: Stainless steel spile (tap) is inserted into drilled hole to transfer sap into the bucket
  
  
• 3 Hooks: Hooks are attached to spile and used to hang the bucket.
  
  
• Starter Guide: This guide provides step-by-step instruction (complete with pictures) to tap your maple trees. Includes information on how to identify your maple trees, how to tap trees, collection and storage of sap, uses for maple sap including how to make maple syrup, and frequently asked questions.
  
  
• 1 Drill Bit: 7/16 drill bit with 3/8 shank used to drill tap hole into your maple tree.
  
  
• Cheesecloth: Used to filter any solids (such as pieces of bark) when transferring sap from the collection bucket to a storage container.