You really can much ice. The Abgießgitter is a good idea to get rid of meltwater. The delivery was lightning fast (I had specially asked the seller a fast delivery because I needed 2 of these ice bucket for a party - and hastily they were there). The cover quickly turns into the thread, so that you do not need two hands for it. And the association with urns ... well, has now criticized none of my party guests. Probably fit 3 Coke cans in, so you could carry on a picnic this sometimes - but I have honestly not been tested.