Scepter 5 Gallon Military BPA Free Water Container, Food Grade Water Jug for Camping and Emergency Storage - (20 Litre), Green

I have a number of these now and they fit right into my overall water storage plan. I first encountered these when I was in the Army and I was always very impressed with them. They are extremely durable, easy to clean and can be organized in a small foot print. In my attached picture, you can see I have four of them in an old kids wagon, great for mobility. I tag them all with date filled, which really helps with rotation. (The tags I got here on Amazon also) When filled they are heavy, but still easy to move around for medium too large individuals, smaller folks may have trouble with the weight, but that applies to Water, Regardless of what containers it is in.

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There are a few reasons why this worked so well on a camping trip: 1. Dimensions Other water containers we've used are big giant cubes and are hard to carry and work with. The Scepter is Slim and tall (comparatively) which makes it easier to carry around without it banging into your legs like the cube-shaped ones. It's also easier to pour from with it being tall and having the air-bleed valve in a convenient spot. 2. Durability Built like a tank. Enough said. 3. No smell Ours didn't have a smell. Others have reported a smell, but ours didn't have one. Also it's BPA free. Downsides 1. The caps get in the way when pouring. Both the small and big. You have to hold them out of the way or else they swing down into the stream of water. Not a big deal, but something to be aware of. All in all, a really, really solid storage can. Worth every penny.

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This can is super durable. It takes extreme heat and cold very well without any damage. After all this is the EXACT SAME water can that is used by the US and Canadian Armed Forces to get their drinking water from (in addition to the water trucks obviously). I've used these in the toughest environments and can tell you they held up extremely well. So when I saw this can on Amazon while looking for water storage options in case my family and I had to leave our home for a while (the ones in our home aren't portable) I knew this would be perfect. I ordered one just to make sure it was the real deal and not a "blemish" or knockoff.... and it was 100% the real deal. So for the price I will be getting one or two more to make sure we have plenty of water for my family for a couple days. I will let you know they will have a funky oder when when you get them. Don't worry, that odor is not a harmful chemical, but rather is left over from the manufacturing process. To get rid of the odor do as follows: 1. fill the can with 2.5 gallons of water. 2. put 2.5 Teaspoons of bleach (do NOT use tabespoons) 3. put 1.5 tablespoons of white vinegar inside. Seal the can and shake up and down, side to side, turn it upside down and shake it too. Drain the can. then fill with 2 gallons of water and shake again in the same manner. Empty the can and allow to air dry with can upside down so water can run out (you'll need something to help hold the lid wide open). After that you will notice the odor is gone and it's ready to rock and roll. just remember for long term storage you want to use the water and fill with fresh every 4-6 months (if stabilized with 1/8 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water...this is the safe level to make water safe to drink and permit long term storage per numerous sources including the CDC). The shipper got this out blazing fast and it arrived a day early so I have no complaints there either.

Purchased this for a long term camping trip and while the size / quality is really nice for $50 I expected to be fully leak proof compared to the cheaper options that are half the price at Walmart. It tipped over in my trunk at one point and despite being fully cranked down as far as my hands could crank it, it leaked everywhere in my trunk.

Sturdy and very similar (if not the same) as what I used in the military. Good quality.

I'm happy with this water container. It's durable, it doesn't leach plastic flavor into water (though I rarely drink from it), and it doesn't leak. I use this when primitive camping to have water on hand to wash my hands, brush my teeth, wash dishes, etc. I'll drink from it if I really need to, but I usually just have bottled water in the cooler for that. I go camping over a 3-day weekend every month, regardless of weather. So far, this has been on 22 camping trips with me (66 days of camping), has been dropped when full, has been exposed to both sweltering heat and freezing cold, has sat outside in heavy storms, and has bumped around in the back of the truck for thousands of miles. Other than some scuffs and a few dents, it functions just like new. it still doesn't leak and it still stands up on its own. I do suggest you purchase the wrench, as the cap can be a pain to get off in certain circumstances without it. There's not a whole lot to say about a water container, but this is a good one and has been very durable.

Great water can, cant get better than this.

Suitable for carrying water.

I started using them in the Canadian military and it was great to find them for sale because I know their toughness. I've now been using my own two Scepter water jerrys for over 6 years now that I've ordered from Amazon, consistently and regularly, in the wild filling them with spring water from the mountains and natual artesian wells, getting them chucked in the back of a truck or aircraft and transported long distances, and they've held up superbly. This is honestly some of the best money I've ever spent.

But its sturdy as Heck, and does the job!

Excellent quality and appears to be made in Canada.