Jerry Cans

[COS80]

What's the hot ticket on jerry cans? I see the new ones have EPA compliant nozzles, which would seem to be a mistake (unless they're drastically different from the ones on regular gas cans), and used ones are a crapshoot, of course. I didn't see any replacement "water can" nozzles for jerry cans, but maybe i didn't look hard enough.

What has worked well for you?

 

[cbmontgo]

Scepter/surplus military 20L plastic ones are my go-to.

I quit the metal ones a long time ago.

 

[DangerNoodle]

The VP racing cans are pretty good. Tractor Supply has a pretty good one as well. Long filler nozzles with no weird anti spill crap.

 

[COS80]

The VP racing cans are pretty good. Tractor Supply has a pretty good one as well. Long filler nozzles with no weird anti spill crap.

Does VP make cans in the shape of the NATO cans? I have two "regular" VP cans, but I don't think they'd fit in my carrier (though I've never tried).

 

[COS80]

Scepter/surplus military 20L plastic ones are my go-to.

I quit the metal ones a long time ago.

No issues with bulging in the heat/sun?

 

[DangerNoodle]

Does VP make cans in the shape of the NATO cans? I have two "regular" VP cans, but I don't think they'd fit in my carrier (though I've never tried).

I don't think so unfortunately.

 

[cbmontgo]

No issues with bulging in the heat/sun?

No, I’ve never noticed anything atypical.

I’d suggest getting the OEM wrench to tighten and loosen the caps though.

 

[COS80]

No, I’ve never noticed anything atypical.

I’d suggest getting the OEM wrench to tighten and loosen the caps though.

What nozzle do you use? I'm finding the cans, but no nozzles.

 

[cbmontgo]

What nozzle do you use? I'm finding the cans, but no nozzles.

This is the style that I have.

 

[LC4LIFE]

I have used Wavian for decades for fuel and plastic Scepter cans for water. Both pretty much set the standard for their intended uses.

Buy Wavian Gas Can Red 20 Liter for USD 119.99 | Swisslink

Buy Wavian Gas Can Red 20 Liter at Swisslink.

wavianusa.com

I use a nozzle like this on my Wavian.

Valpro Wavian NATO Jerry Can Nozzle Spout - RED - Pack of 1 | eBay

Valpro is OEM to Wavian and others. Valpro is the largest and highest quality Jerrycan manufacturer.

ebay.us

 

[COS80]

I scored these two USMC cans today from CL. I'll be into them both for the price of a single Wavian.

 

[LC4LIFE]

I scored these two USMC cans today from CL. I'll be into them both for the price of a single Wavian.

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Those are good cans.

 

[black95]

I scored these two USMC cans today from CL. I'll be into them both for the price of a single Wavian.

I still use these old steel cans. I have a bad habit of picking them up on FB Marketplace when I see them.
It’s super hard to find nozzles. I found some down at the old military surplus store in Old Colorado City. I can’t remember if that’s still there though. They were offshore knockoffs, and the gaskets were cheap, so I bought some cork “make your own gasket” squares and cut my own. They’ve lasted years.
One work of advice: on hot months, or when you’ll be bouncing around, or making big elevation changes- tighten the cap loosely and let them leak a bit. It sucks smelling fuel, but I’ve had one or two bust a seam from fully sealed pressure.