on the availability of the Scepter MFC's, I contacted Scepter directly. Here is what they said:
"Hello Graeme.
Here's a long answer to your short question:
Yes, certain colours are being discontinued (orange, red and yellow) altogether.
Also, in U.S. States that are required to meet CARB regulations for portable fuel containers (a growing number), our MFC is now only available to the military.
The reason: Our MFC is not CARB compliant, but Uncle Sam happens to be exempt.
In Canada no CARB-like regulations for PFC's exist...yet.
Therefore, the OD MFC's (05552/gas and 05939/diesel) are still available to anyone in Canada."
Now if I could just figure out why they cost more in Canada...
Hope this helps
Why are more states going to the crappy CARB requirements? Don't they realize that CARB compliance is just a money scam by the California government?