Best Portable Water Storage Containers for Preppers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- Here are some of the best portable water storage containers. They are excellent options for preppers or anyone else who may need to store water.
Scepter Military Water Can: amzn.to/3n2eWQp (affiliate link)
Water Brick: www.waterbrick.org/shop/
Reliance Fold a Carrier: amzn.to/3kWpY72 (affiliate link)
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Another informative video. You have the heart of a teacher. So glad that you are actually showing your viewers these sturdy, virtually leakproof portable water storage containers. Many people live in apartments or homes without garages to store 55 gallon water barrels. They could use these 3 to 5 gallon containers to store water in their homes. At Costco I see people buying loads of water in those thin 12 ounce bottles that are sure to leak if given enough time (it happened to me). Hopefully they will store their water in something more sturdy when they get it home.
Thank you Lynda!
The half size 10 liter Scepter, Jerry can type water container is the best. Tough, but easier to carry because it is half the weight.
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FYI, you can get the water brick in solid colors like tan and green
Having some focus on smaller water containers is important and a great topic, well done. I really appreciate you give some thought to making recommendations for those of us who live in small spaces and may not be as burly as we were in our youth. 😉
I’m a (relatively) old lady in a 3rd floor walk up, so I use my 5 gallon container like others use a 55 gal drum. Now that it’s full, it’s not getting moved again, lol. I try to keep 15-30 gallons of water around with mostly 2.5 and 3 gallon jugs and lots of 1-2L bottles that get moved in and out of the freezer and fridge depending on where there’s room. Since the pandemic started I’ve been reassessing my preps. I’ve had a waterbob for 10-15 years, never used it. Since it’s one time use I’m not likely to fill it up unless there’s a general announcement to expect water outages. So this past year I’ve bought quite a few of the 1-5 gallon collapsible jugs. Since they are designed for reuse, it’s easy to fill them up before a storm, leave them in the bathtub so even if they break I won’t be flooding my downstairs neighbor, and they’ll be ready to go for the next time.
Thanks for watching! I put our collapsible containers in our walk in shower when we are using them for the same reason. Great minds think alike!
You are a big time and money saver 🙌 👏 ❤️
Thanks for this
JR another fine video ! Keep them coming Brother I'm already looking for the next one !!! 👀
Thanks Mark!
My hunting camp is off grid, so I have to transport water every time I go. I use two metal military cans w some type of porcelain coating inside. Water quality/ taste is excellent! Because they are still metal though, I don't store water in them long term. They are very durable, but noisy when empty.
I also have two collapsible 5 gallon containers, one Reliant like yours, and one by Coleman. Both have surprisingly held up for more than a decade. I make a point of not folding them up super tight when empty since I think the fold creases will be the eventual failure points. The Colman has a larger mouth and it fits their battery powered camp shower. The pump part of the camp shower also happens to fit through my metal water jugs.
The collapsible jugs are also nice in that the spigot is very low and it's easy to use most of the water without having to tip it. But I have also had the soft containers roll or ooze off of a table. So watch for that. Some have an attachment point that looks to be made to suspend them, perhaps for a shower? I'm pessimistic about that long term with full jugs. But a suspended, partially full jug could be used to fashion a camp shower. I'm always nervous about carrying them inside my SUV. I keep thinking maybe I'll rig a protective box for them. But really, getting a Scepture or two is probably a better bet for travel. IMO, after using different models of jugs, the collapsible jugs are very good for people with storage issues but who want to be able to save water during storms and things they can plan ahead for, and the occasional camper. Otherwise, I'd recommend another, stronger container.
BTW, don't fill your drinking water jugs from a garden hose. The hose material is not rated for drinking water, and they grow Stuff inside them while they are just sitting around. I've even had dead lizards and bugs clog hose nozzles when I didn't run the water before I attached a nozzle. One of my hunting buddies ended up with green tinged water from his hose. He'd been using a green garden hose for years to fill his water jugs. It just so happened that I poured some of his water into a white pail and noticed it.
Thank you for your video. Thank you for reminding me to cover my water from light .
I like the aquatainers just because they are cheap and 7 gallons. The spigot is a great option. Theres the smart bottle wolverine continers that look like the last ones but are double walled so very durable
Thanks! I had never seen one of the Wolverine containers before. I like the grommets.
I've seen reviews showing the aquatainers aren't the most durable and long-lasting. They tend to eventually get brittle and break apart.
Walmart actually sells one similar to septre one. Only $15.
I love your common sense!!! Thanks for the reviews!
You're welcome, Brian! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the info. 👍
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Excellent!
Thank you!
Me too... helping the algorithm!😀
Thanks DeDe!
@@diypreppertv You're welcome, thank you as well!💦👍
Nice thank you
Thanks for watching Amos!
Great video, lots of good, practical advise and information. For my money, and I am biased from real world use, the best option is the Scepter. Tough, easy to use, opaque and not too expensive. Maybe not the best for ease of storage but they're good enough. Combine the Scepter with a couple of the fold-able bags stored for last minute use and I think you have a winner. Now I just need to get some of the fold-able bags.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Helping the algorithm
Thanks Pete!
Good info. For those 60 pound containers you may find a light foldable dolly. Especially if you have to bug out and take several with you. You may have a good strong back now but you want to protect it. Or if your wife has to move it while you are doing something else
That’s a good idea. We have an old wagon that we can use along with a moving dolly that can be converted into a push cart.
I went to Harbor Freight and bought some of those small furniture dollies and ratcheting tie-downs for ours. My wife was very glad!
Great reviews! I have the aqua tainer and the collapsible ones. I just bought some stackable 3 gallon ones by American maid. The thing I don’t like about it is the handle is not molded into the design like the big culligan ones. I filled it up, picked it up by the handle and the handle came off in my hand leaving two giant holes in the side! I returned 1 and kept one but will be really careful but won’t buy another one like it.!
Thanks for watching Barbara! Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of the ones with separate handles. To me, it is just one more thing to go wrong.
Very informative! What about that big ole waterbob that people put in their bathtubs?
Those are good, just not portable. I’m planning on talking about them in a future video. Thanks for watching!
We line our tubs with cheap plastic shower curtain liners to save water for flushing toilets and washing. Once it's full, tape the edges to stop them from ending up in the water and letting it leak around the liner. We save drinking water in other ways.
This was a great presentation of your content. Very practical. If you haven't already, can you do something on various methods to purify H20. I remember you did something on the Berkey filtration system, but, don't remember anything else. Thanks again...you are doing a great job delivering your content. 😊👍
Thank you! I actually did one of those a few weeks ago. Here’s a link:
th-cam.com/video/-bIIAUBvfUQ/w-d-xo.html
@@diypreppertv ...Ok...Thanks. I will check it out. I know I wasn't sure. 👍
I just saw a great video from project farm comparing different filters and zero water smoke all of them including the Berkey it's amount of solids after he did the testing was low super low on each of them zero water is the way to go to me
Nice overview but volume was rather low. You can assemble your own MWC spigot cheaper than buying the official one. Camco (22484) Water Bandit ASIN B000EDOSKG, Camco Water Tank Filler with Shutoff Valve ASIN B0006IX850, plus clamps. I didn't keep track of where I got the info but I think I found it on an Expedition Portal post. In mid-2018, I stumbled into an Amazon minority/veteran store briefly selling new MWCs for under $26 each. I promptly bought 4.
Hey, I have 2 questions on the Jerry can. 1) Is there anyway to see the water level while the can is sealed?
2) Are they stackable?
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I have 2 of these collapsible water jugs. I’ve used them during Hurricane Harvey and during the 2021 Texas deep freeze (I lost electricity for 4 days). I think they have some useful applications; however, I don’t really recommend them. After the first use, one of mine has several small leaks that I’ve patched with duct tape. Also, the spigots are not water tight when screwed on and I had leaks from there and had to use Teflon tape around the mouth threads before screwing the spigots on to prevent dripping. Also, when full, they are about 45 lbs and lifting it by the handle is very creepy! I carry them by cradling them like a baby because I am concerned that the container can rip apart and dump 5 gallons of water all over the floor. They may be OK for car camping once or twice, but for serious reliability during a disaster, I say NO.
Ditto! But no leaks from mine except at the spigot. Creepy is an excellent description of carrying one!
If you went thru Harvey and the Freeze, you're in my neck of the woods! :-)
That very last clear collapsible water square you showed do you think it would fit down into a milk crate? Just viewing it online it appears to be too big but since you actually have one in your possession I'm wondering if you could put it empty into the milk crate (if the bottom will fit) then fill it IN the crate that would help to make it more durable for short term use. As we all know from the recent stupidity online with the "milk crate challenge" they tip over very easily so I wouldn't be worried about the additional weight or trying to pour it out inside the crate just trying to give it more protection from my chaotic "life" around it lol what are YOUR thoughts?
I don’t have a milk crate to test, but I think filling it up inside the crate may make it difficult to remove for use. I usually just keep mine in a tub or shower until I need them so that it isn’t a big deal if they spring a leak.
I'm not sure if you will see this or not, but...
You mentioned that you had new gear for sale, but for the life of me, I couldn't find a link anywhere. It's possible that I'm just blind today, but I thought I'd mention it. (I was just curious as to what your new t-shirt looked like)
If you are using the mobile app, it should be right under the video player, description, and comments. Let me know if you are still having trouble!
@@diypreppertv I'm using a desktop computer, (PC/Firefox, Windows 7)
I don't need anything really, but if others couldn't see it, then you wouldn't sell much. :)
Thanks! (Oh yeah, I still can't see it at all)
Can you help me please Hi I have 5 gallon collapsible polypropylene food grade water storage containers. And I have the Aquamira 2 part Chlorine Dioxide treatment.
I'll be using city water from the tap. I have to treat it because in our area it's very contaminated. How do I treat the water prep the gallon containers the right way?
I read the polypropylene breaks down and can't handle chlorine or Bleach?
Can I still use these containers with this aquamira treatment? Will it poison us? Or make the containers leach chemicals?
Also let's say it can be used how do I start?
Wash each container soap and water rinse. Do I splash each container with Bleach? Then add the tap water then add the drops of treatment? Do i have to boil tge water first or can it go straight from the tap? Or should i just buy distilled water instead? Then treat it with drops? The goal is for long term storage for hopefully 2-3 + years if possible. Ill be doing multiple containers want to do it right. Thanks