Metal 5 gal fuel cans. Good brand?

[MtnHaul]

I would like to replace my 5 gal plastic cans with some quality metal cans. In terms of what's available from new manufacturing who makes a good gas can that seals well? I'm not concerned with having a pour spout--just a solid and leak-proof 5 gal storage can.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I would like to replace my 5 gal plastic cans with some quality metal cans. In terms of what's available from new manufacturing who makes a good gas can that seals well? I'm not concerned with having a pour spout--just a solid and leak-proof 5 gal storage can.

Surplus NATO 20L cans

 

[MtnHaul]

Surplus NATO 5L cans

Do you have a source? Every place I look is either sold out or only carries the new Wavian NATO cans.

 

[Sloughfoot]

Not steel, but the Scepter military 20 litre fuel cans are ridiculous tough.

 

[jacktheripper]

I used a couple of Wavians on my Jeep before it got stolen in Denver. They saved my butt a few times on back trails. Never leaked, and the pour spout was good.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Do you have a source? Every place I look is either sold out or only carries the new Wavian NATO cans.

I haven’t looked in years. They used to be common at surplus stores

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Dang…$120 for a new can? I think I paid $35 for the pair I have…not each, for the pair.
The Scepter cans look good, never tried those. Nozzle is about the same cost as the nato.

 

[MtnHaul]

Dang…$120 for a new can? I think I paid $35 for the pair I have…not each, for the pair.
The Scepter cans look good, never tried those. Nozzle is about the same cost as the nato.

Yeah costs are nuts and only getting nuttier. 4 years ago I bought a 661 with full wrap and 36" bar for about $1450 and now the same setup at the same dealer is ~$1950

 

[Wilhelm]

Surplus NATO 20L cans

I wanted to say Jerry cans, the two halves welded ones.
I have one, decades old.

 

[Wilhelm]

 

[MtnHaul]

I wanted to say Jerry cans, the two halves welded ones.
I have one, decades old.

Even at $120 if it lasts decades then that's not a bad deal. 10 years would be only $1/month for a good fuel can.

 

[RCBS]

Eagle/Justrite is the last standing US manufacturer of metal cans I think. I tried the Euro Jerry a while back. It sealed so tight it was an issue with temperature swings or being in direct sunlight for very long.

 

[MtnHaul]

Eagle/Justrite is the last standing US manufacturer of metal cans I think. I tried the Euro Jerry a while back. It sealed so tight it was an issue with temperature swings or being in direct sunlight for very long.

It's just unfortunate that Eagle/Justrite cans are roughly 33% thinner and the round form factor takes up more space on the shelf/in the shed than necessary.

 

[RCBS]

It's just unfortunate that Eagle/Justrite cans are roughly 33% thinner and the round form factor takes up more space on the shelf/in the shed than necessary.

I don't care for them and seek out old plastic jugs on fleabay. The one style requires a snap on pour spout, the other has a built in spout that makes the can take up space of 1-1/2 cans.

 

[Farm Boss]

Justrite Type II Safety Cans, I have both Diesel, & Gasoline cans.

Justrite Steel Safety Can for Flammables, Type II, 1 (in) Metal Hose, AccuFlow, 5 Gal​

 

[Wilhelm]

Even at $120 if it lasts decades then that's not a bad deal. 10 years would be only $1/month for a good fuel can.

How about since 1983?

 

[MtnHaul]

How about since 1983?

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Almost as old as I am, and probably in better shape too.

 

[dangerousatom]

I’d go with the heavy wall plastic race gas jug if you want ease of use and longevity. They are heavier plastic than most red fuel jugs, and run about $35 each or a better deal if you buy 4-5 at a time from most vendors. They sell them at Central Tractor and most other farm supply/ ATV places.


I personally use 5gal heavy wall chemical jugs like this because I get them for free from work.