These water carriers are CRAP! Do NOT buy them.

[e9999]

2X on these. I take 2-3 of these out for field work and have about 100 field days with the current batch. They have held up fine. My department also uses them for student field trips as well.

My only complaint is it is hit or miss getting the spigot pointed down.

use some Teflon tape. No more leak and more adjustment on position.

 

[Skillet]

Is $25 a fair price for those 5 gallon Sceptor cans?

Also, I found them in a couple of places, some say U.S. on the side just above where it says 'water' and some have other writing, I cannot make it out. Is there a difference?

Thanks!

 

[cbmontgo]

Is $25 a fair price for those 5 gallon Sceptor cans?

Also, I found them in a couple of places, some say U.S. on the side just above where it says 'water' and some have other writing, I cannot make it out. Is there a difference?

Thanks!

I think $ 25 is about the going rate for those cans, although I am sure some have paid more and some have paid less. I have two and am very happy with them.

Can't answer the other question, but just don't buy ones that say "diesel" or "sewage" on them.

 

[Skillet]

just don't buy ones that say "diesel" or "sewage" on them.

Whew!

Just about to grab a couple that say 'sewage' on them for a steamy hot price!

 

[Ian Rogers]

i use this and have nothing but goo things to say about them, I left them full out side the sleeping bag one night it got down to 18* when i woke up they were solid as a rock. They have never leaked and use and abuse them when i go backpacking, they do well in the back of the 40 as well.

http://www.relianceproducts.com/camping.php?id=5000-13&location=camping.php

 

[Cruiserdrew]

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomf...ampTest=1&remove_url=http://www.colemans.com/

Look under containers

I have the german can. Handle seems a little flimsy but it has a big mouth. Very nice.

For once-those German cans are not as nice as the USA Scepter cans. One of your guys had them and they cracked and leaked on our Pre-Moab run. The Scepter containers are really nice.

 

[Skillet]

i use this and have nothing but goo things to say about them, I left them full out side the sleeping bag one night it got down to 18* when i woke up they were solid as a rock. They have never leaked and use and abuse them when i go backpacking, they do well in the back of the 40 as well.

http://www.relianceproducts.com/camping.php?id=5000-13&location=camping.php

Actually, my dad has a couple of those, I don't know if they are made by Reliance but they have lasted a long time.

Guess they must not make things like they used to.

To quote an old man somwhere...

 

[cruiser88]

if they would stop making s*** in china we would have better stuff

 

[Kofoed]

I have the Reliance AquaTainer cubical 7gals with spigot from WM.

Great so far if bulky.

I have two of them. I did break the spigot off in the cap, no prob ez-out and plug. The other is holding up ok. Mind you, they are 10 dollar Sear's purchases that float around in the back or a p/u or 40. Certainly not the stoutest mechandise on the planet, but...treat it like a 10 dollar item (when I bought it)

 

[jpwelling]

I've had one of these on the back of my heep for a lot of wheeling with no issues
http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/Australian 22 litre water container.htm
I just teflon taped the spigot and soaked it once with baking soda water when new to remove the plastic taste.

 

[Skillet]

I've had one of these on the back of my heep for a lot of wheeling with no issues
http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/Australian 22 litre water container.htm
I just teflon taped the spigot and soaked it once with baking soda water when new to remove the plastic taste.

$9 more than the Scepter ones!

I think I will stick with the Scepter.

bigger fill mouth too!

 

[Beowulf]

$9 more than the Scepter ones!

Not counting the $30 "handling" charge MAF will surprise him with when he gets the credit card statement.

-B-

 

[Skillet]

Not counting the $30 "handling" charge MAF will surprise him with when he gets the credit card statement.

-B-

x2

I hear ya!