Scepter Water Cans

[Doc Tari]

Thought this might be of interest to some: Was in the Langley Princess Auto yesterday and found that they now carry nice gerry can-style plastic water and fuel cans. They're not a cheap knock-off, rather the super tough Scepter military ones made in Canada, in both 10L and 20L sizes. The small ones are $30 and the large $40. I've had mine for 6+ years and have had no issues.

They also sell a can holder but it is PA's "Power Fist" brand so I can't vouch for its quality.

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[Strange Rover]

Interesting... Only 40 dollars for the large fuel containers? Might have to go pick up a second one.

[ANDYD]

Hey Pete, welcome home!

I agree they appear pretty rugged and well made. I saw Bernie had bought one so I picked one up too. Fitted perfectly into the 110's rear rack along side the diesel.

Now I wont mix them up when I want to douse the campfire with water :blob6: :blob6: :blob6:

[Doc Tari]

Thanks Andy, it's good to be home. I've been spending so much time away, I'm missing all the club events! Seems the best I can do lately is live vicariously through the posts and pics on the club's website. That, and expeditions to PA to excavate water cans...

[e.prevost94]

I could be wrong (probably am), but I'm pretty sure they were selling the water containers off for $40. The gas cans were $60, and then you have to buy a spout (Somebody clearify?). BTW, I have a line on the old style US military metal gas cans from a friend, but the seals apperantly leak. Anybody know where I might find new seals?

[LandyAndy]

Cheaper from DS Tactical if your local...

http://www.dstactical.com/index.php?cPath=16_53

And in different colors too... they also sell the fuel spouts (note diesel & gas are different)

[sailourboy]

They also carry all the various cap gaskets!

[radio_05]

I bought and use the 10L military sceptre cans for water from princess. A bit pricy, I was able to ask for 15 per cent off. I considered the 20L size, but realized I could only carry two of the 10L sizes any long distance by foot, should they be needed to replace coolant in a landy, etc.

[ANDYD]

I went by DS Tactical on the weekend and snapped a picture of their Scepter Fuel and water contactiners. Also note the "spares" they also stock for the containers.

[e.prevost94]

Just saw they got the NATO style cans. Don't know too much about it, but for the life of me, I couldn't get the cap to close, so I'd guess they're not the best of quality.

[red90]

In your photo, the cap is not forward enough. The cap hinge allows it to move front to back.