Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container
- With a capacity of 5.3 U.S. gallons (20 liters), these cans feature
a single carrying handle and screw top cap that stays
securely in the closed position.
- The small spout makes it easier to fill water bottles,
and a vent provides great airflow for easy
pouring.
- Cans feature seamless all-plastic
construction. They're tough, lightweight, permanently
colored and will never rust.
- Manufactured from food-grade materials, that are BPA free and will not
add taste, odor, or any chemicals to the
water.
- Materials: Food Grade Plastic
- BPA free
- Capacity: 5.3 US Gallons / 20 Liters
- Dimensions: 18 3/4"H x 13 1/2"W x 6 3/8"D
- Weight (empty): 5.4 lbs
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Rivers (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
The best water jug
Purchased this to use on a Death Valley backcountry road trip. I tested the jug at home by filling it halfway with water and leaving it overnight upside down. With properly tightened caps, there...Read complete review
Purchased this to use on a Death Valley backcountry road trip. I tested the jug at home by filling it halfway with water and leaving it overnight upside down. With properly tightened caps, there were no leaks. When I first flipped the jug over I found that the vent cap needed to be tightened more than I expected.
This container has a thick plastic body without being too heavy. This was our back-up water for emergencies and we did not use it until the drive home. The same water was in the jug from when we left home a week earlier and it still tasted great.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Heavy duty is right
I leave in boat, too heavy when full to be lugging to the camp/kitchen. Hard to pour from into a smaller (2 1/2gallon) container unless you have something to set in ...Read complete review
I leave in boat, too heavy when full to be lugging to the camp/kitchen. Hard to pour from into a smaller (2 1/2gallon) container unless you have something to set in on higher than what you're pouring into. They are more user friendly if you sew up straps into a harness with a handle to pour with. Super strong should last a lifetime. My regular rafting buddies and I have 6 with strap harnesses.
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry
- Preparedness
- Travel
Comments about Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container:
This product is used for my emergency 72 hr kit. Very durable great purchase for anyone
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Doesn't leak
- Durable
Cons
- Difficult to Use
Best Uses
- River
Comments about Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container:
This is the only jug i have used that does not puncture eventually or break(or lose)parts,and does not leak if put on its side. I think it is annoying that the covers get in the way of the water when pouring but i can put up with that. It has no unattached parts that get lost in the sand or thrown away by well meaning imbeciles.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Does not leak
- Durable
- High Quality
- No separate parts to lose
Cons
- Hard to pour from
- Heavy when full
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- River
Comments about Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container:
I leave in boat, too heavy when full to be lugging to the camp/kitchen. Hard to pour from into a smaller (2 1/2gallon) container unless you have something to set in on higher than what you're pouring into. They are more user friendly if you sew up straps into a harness with a handle to pour with. Super strong should last a lifetime. My regular rafting buddies and I have 6 with strap harnesses.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Solid contruction
- Solved family water needs
- Well made
Cons
Best Uses
- Family car camping
Comments about Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container:
We do a lot of car camping with small kids. Having enough clean water in well made container has been a problem. This product solved the problem. We camp in very remote areas where all your supplies must be brought in with you. I tried other ideas and searched high and low for something like this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- No Leaks
- Reliable
- Tough
- Water tastes great
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container:
Purchased this to use on a Death Valley backcountry road trip. I tested the jug at home by filling it halfway with water and leaving it overnight upside down. With properly tightened caps, there were no leaks. When I first flipped the jug over I found that the vent cap needed to be tightened more than I expected.
This container has a thick plastic body without being too heavy. This was our back-up water for emergencies and we did not use it until the drive home. The same water was in the jug from when we left home a week earlier and it still tasted great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container
Q:
Is this sized to fit in the old military Jeep can holders?Asked on 5/5/2013 by Art from minneapolis, MN4 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I don't know - it seems as though this design has been around a long time, but how old is "old" I know that many of the jeeps in southern utah have racks that fit these jugs perfectly. Best to go to an army surplus and check both racks and containers.VERIFIED BUYER
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I can't swear by it but the sizing compared to my Jeep can seems right.
Good Luck!Answered on 5/6/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Yes I believe it is. I have had no problems with it leaking or any other kind of problems. Recommend it for clean drinking water.....Answered on 5/6/2013 by Anonymous
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Is it BPA and other dangerous chemical free?
I don't want the chemicals to leach into the water.Asked on 4/15/2013 by J from Washington5 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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Hi,
I can't say whether it is BPA free or not, but I do know that this water container is the same that the military has been using for decades. I trust it, and I know many other people who do too! :)Answered on 4/17/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I don't know how a product with your concerns could sold, used as it has been, in such abundance. Bpa has to be eaten to ingest it. Well researched outfitters use this container with no health concerns...as do I.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 4/16/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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sorry i have no idea. they just forward me this stuff to answer....i would expect that the chemicals are not free, you are probably paying for them!
There is no such thing as an aluminum jug that I know of.
OK, so interested, i went and read the description that is listed on the NRS website for this jug.....:
"Manufactured from food-grade materials, that are BPA free and will not
add taste, odor, or any chemicals to the
water."
enjoy! they are good jugs
A:
Manufactured from food-grade materials, that are BPA free and will not add taste, odor, or any chemicals to the water.Answered on 4/15/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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Made of food grade plastic which is chemical & BPA free. A wonderful
asset at the campsite or on the water. Remember proper cleaning without
harsh chemicals or extremely high liquid temps...Answered on 4/15/2013 by Anonymous
- Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container
Q:
Is water container made by Scepter?Asked on 12/8/2012 by Chris from Scottsdale5 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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No it is made by LC Industries. But the quality seems to be the same! I am
happy with it.Answered on 12/8/2012 by AnonymousA:
No, it is made by a different company.Answered on 12/10/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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No, It's made by a company called LC Industries. It is labeled property of
US Government. I've got an identical one that I got a long time ago that
has a different manufacturers name on it, but not Sceptre.Answered on 12/10/2012 by Anonymous
- Heavy-duty 5 Gallon Water Container
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Can you confirm that the depth of these containers is no more than 6-3/8" as listed in the specifications? I need four of them to replace some metal Jerry cans which have rusted and the four containers need to fit into a rack 26-3/8" wide.Asked on 8/24/2012 by 4WD van owner15 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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I just measured mine and it is 6 3/8" deep.
kbAnswered on 8/24/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I just went and measured definitely between 6 3/8 and 6 1/2 which should
work in your rack....just make sure that they are the LCI jugs I can verify
if they are specter jug they might be different. Both are mil spec.
Check buylci.com for actual spec's;)Answered on 8/24/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I think it will compress to 6 3/8 but loaded or unloaded the middle bulges to 6 1/2. It's been on three weeks of river trips in Idaho this season
and hasn't deformed at all. Pretty sure all four would fit in your rack. They are by far the most durable water containers on the market.
Cheers
Don SharafVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I measure mine at a hair over 6-1/2", but there is some flexibility in them
so they might be able to be squeezed into a slightly narrower space...Answered on 8/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Hello,
My container measures 6 1/2", which would be 26" total for four of them. There is a slight bulge in the middle from usage, and container is empty. I might suggest filling the empty containers while in place in the rack to allow for any expansion if your rack is 26 3/8". I hope this is helpful!
Cheers,
Rob HarrisAnswered on 8/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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They are 6 3/8 inch wide without water in them
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 8/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I took my two containers and stacked them and measured. Since you will need them sit next to each other this might be a helpful test. 13 1/8 when measuring two. When I measured one it is close to the spec. The container isn't perfectly rectangular, it has rounded edges, I used my eye and not a level:) Good luck. I really like them, and would buy again, and recommend them.VERIFIED BUYER
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sorry it took so long to get back. i was out of town working. I pulled one jug off my shelf and squeezed it between 2 sheets of plywood....without being super careful and definitely not compressing it, I get 6 5/8 on the bottom and 6 1/2 on top. Soooo, I would have to answer that no, 6 3/8 is not consistent and may never be the case.VERIFIED BUYER
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They are a little difficult to measure precisely as they seem to bow out
slightly in the center and I need to eye-ball it. I get 6 1/2 to 6 5/8
trying to include the bow at the center, but the at the sides it is
definitely 6 3/8 all around. Since they are plastic they give a little so
I would guess 4 would fit in your rack, maybe snug, but that might be a
good thing.Answered on 8/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Forgive me if this reply is too late, but I have two of those water jugs. With ‘sag’, mine measure 6 1/2” wide, however, they can be forced into a smaller opening. You should probably have 26” for four of them just so that you’re not fighting them when you pulling them out – especially if they’re full!. That being said, they’re the best water jugs I’ve ever owned. I hope this helps.Answered on 8/26/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Both of mine each measure 7-1/4" side to side at the widest area (region
embossed with "WATER") after having used them full of water in the hot sun.
Note: I laid the open container on its side and used a level to aid the
measurement, both unloaded and loaded (200lbs). Although the containers are
pretty stiff I was able to squeeze them narrower by 7/8" each to 6-3/8" side to
side at the widest area (empty). So, after use they apparently expand a bit and
indeed measure more than the spec but you should get a snug fit for your rack.
These are easy to use, very rugged water containers!VERIFIED BUYER
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I measured them with water in and they are exactly 6 3/8Answered on 8/27/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I measured 6 3/8" but if the containers slightly bulge you may not get 4 of them in there???
Good LuckAnswered on 8/27/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I put a tape measure on mine today and find the containers to measure 6 3/8". My experience is that they do bulge slightly when full which expands that dimension slightly.Answered on 8/29/2012 by Anonymous
