Plastic NATO Water Can (20 L)

mockingbird812 · Post by **mockingbird812** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:46 pm

Is there such a thing? I found a NATO fuel can in plastic at a local surplus store, but they were used and smelled of fuel. A couple years ago, I bought a metal NATO water can as I like to keep a permanent water supply in the pinz as I drive it in some remote areas of the desert. After about 6 to 8 mos. I checked my water and it was all rusty and foul! I filled it with reverse osmosis filtered water. So now I am inclined to go with plastic. I realize the hot wx out here probably has something to do with the disintegration of the liner on the metal NATO can, but was none to happy with how quickly it wore out on such an expensive piece of equipment. I realize I will probably have a plasticky taste if I use a plastic can, but it beats rust. Reason I want to keep with NATO foot print is that I already have a NATO can mount permanently mounted in the rear-most compartment lying flat directly on top of the right rear wheel well (so as to keep the CG nice and low).

I am open to other suggestions and don't have to mount it in my NATO mount. I can always mount another Jerry (Gas) can in there.

Any hints on long term water storage in the pinz, in the desert?

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Sam
'71 710K

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:29 pm

I have a water can on the rear of the Pink Cow. Blue indicates water, and they are lined.

This is where I've gotten them.
http://www.britishpacific.com/landrover ... yCans.html
Probably not the cheapest, but I believe in supporting small companies , and these are good people to deal with.

Dave Dunn

milesdzyn · Post by **milesdzyn** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:07 pm

The Nato and US plastic water jerry cans should fit in the same footprint. The US ones ($30-$40) I've seen are Tan in color with water embossed on the sides, There is also a thermal cover ($25-$40)which is very heavy duty that is ment to fit the plastic water can into for desert situations.

Another option is this Stainless steel jerry can:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stainles ... enameZWD1V

And a third option is Aervoid thermal coolers available in 3, 5, 10 gallon sizes.

mockingbird812 · Post by **mockingbird812** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:22 pm

David Dunn wrote:I have a water can on the rear of the Pink Cow. Blue indicates water, and they are lined.

This is where I've gotten them.
http://www.britishpacific.com/landrover ... yCans.html
Probably not the cheapest, but I believe in supporting small companies , and these are good people to deal with.

Dave Dunn

Thanks Dave. Ah yes, I couldn't remember who I bought mine from. It was British Pacific. The lining gave way and the water intereacted with the metal beneath and wah-lah.....rust. I guess its the extreme heat out her in AZ.

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:24 pm

I LIKE those military thermal covers!

Are they readily available as a seperate item from disposal stores etc in the US?

mockingbird812 · Post by **mockingbird812** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:39 pm

Stainless steel looks NICE! And only BIN of $146.00.

PLastics mentioned should do the trick. Any sources?

Thanks to all.

todds112 · Post by **todds112** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:25 pm

Dat's one bling can, yo!

I swear even with the nalgene water bottles that are supposed to not transfer any taste, they do. Maybe is just in my head.

milesdzyn · Post by **milesdzyn** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:36 am

Sam....The plastic jerry cans can be found at most military surplus stores, you can find them on ebay but the shipping is a killer due to bulk of items.

Todds112....There are two diffrent nalgen materials used in their bottles. The lexan bottles should not transfer taste, but their bottles made of polyethelene? does. If you want something to not transfer taste try the Sigg line of water bottles.

ProfPinz...sent you a PM

Miles

Wayne Roberts · Post by **Wayne Roberts** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:36 am

The plastic water jugs are available from ISO down in Florida. Check this link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military ... enameZWD1V

These are new and much cheeper than I found at surplus stores. I have never used mine yet so I can not say if it will add a funny taste to the water but the quality is great.

Good Luck
Wayne

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:57 am

G'Day Miles,

Thanks for the PM!
... I've received, I've enquired, I'm ordering

Regards.

mockingbird812 · Post by **mockingbird812** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:39 am

Wayne Roberts wrote:The plastic water jugs are available from ISO down in Florida. Check this link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military ... enameZWD1V

These are new and much cheeper than I found at surplus stores. I have never used mine yet so I can not say if it will add a funny taste to the water but the quality is great.

Good Luck
Wayne

Good info Wayne. I'll be trying that BIN button I suspect. Total of $25 with shipping ain't bad.

pinzwheeling · Post by **pinzwheeling** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:42 am

mockingbird812 wrote:
Wayne Roberts wrote:The plastic water jugs are available from ISO down in Florida. Check this link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military ... enameZWD1V

These are new and much cheeper than I found at surplus stores. I have never used mine yet so I can not say if it will add a funny taste to the water but the quality is great.

Good Luck
Wayne
Good info Wayne. I'll be trying that BIN button I suspect. Total of $25 with shipping ain't bad.

Nice heads up. I bought 3 with shipping for $54.

todds112 · Post by **todds112** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:14 pm

What? No one ordering $150 polished stainless steel ones?
They could double as emergency flash/reflectors if you get lost in the wilderness. Could alway get a big chain and where them around your neck, too.

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:27 pm

$150 polished stainless steel ones

Maybe you could turn them into stainless steel Mufflers ... they could look appropriate on a military vehicle!

mockingbird812 · Post by **mockingbird812** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:01 am

Hit the BIN too. Boy nice break for shipping on multiple purchase... 3 for $54.00. That works out to about $9.00 for shipping.

Thanks again to all for your help.