International Water Storage Containers for Emergency Water Storage | 6-Pack of Stackable 3.5 Gallon Water Container Bricks | Food-Grade HDPE Plastic | BPA-Free | STD Tan

stacks nicely, good quality, spigot not included "Outdoor Beverage Dispenser Spigot - Camping, Sports, Picnics, Pets; FOR BRICKS MADE 2022 OR LATER" fits well and does not require removal of handle for use.

No leaks, they stack great. The piece of mind knowing I have water stored for my family is nice

As described stacks well

Rinse it out a few times before filling and it's mint

I will say that these are VERY sturdy. I'm willing to bet they'll last a long time. I'm NOT happy about the poor cover design. You really CANNOT (easily) screw the lid on or off with the included handle attached. PLUS the lid is "recessed" so you really need very articulate, strong, young hands to get these off. SUPER poor design that could've been fixed with 30 seconds of forethought, but other than that absolute headscratcher, they're great. JUST the right size too. AND they're easily stackable.

First, you need to clean and disinfect this container to ensure the water will not be contaminated. After the container is ready it is time to fill it with clean, potable water. Once filled up to an inch of the top, add a stabilizer to keep the water safe to drink for 5 years. Finally, secure the cover tightly and put the handles on. Either mark the containers or add a note to remind you to Put the containers of water in your storage location and forget them unless needed. In FIVE years, you need to discard the water and repeat the storage process.

I purchased these containers to solve the issue of lack of space for long-term storage of water.So far I have filled 18 of these containers and they all fit horizontally under my queen-size bed.Some people have complained of an odd or unpleasant odor after removing the lids from the new containers and that is true. However, I used a tablespoon of household bleach in each unit filled completely with water (3.5 gallons each). I let them sit with this mixture for several hours. Then I emptied and thoroughly rinsed each unit and let it dry. I also soaked the lids and gaskets the same way and let them dry.It was not my intention to rid the containers of odor by doing this. I did it because I am storing water in these for several years and I wanted to ensure a sterile environment before filling. This had the additional benefit of removing the odd odor left over from manufacturing.I then used 43 drops in each unit of "H2O ResQ Water Storage" (available on Amazon) for additional safety.Some people also complained about the handles not staying in place when storing. This is true, however, I feel this is a good thing since the handles must be removed when installing the available ventless spigot. I have not used the spigot yet so I cannot rate it. The handles usually do not completely fall off when stacking horizontally and usually just one side does and that is easy to fix before lifting.The only issue I have found so far is leakage when storing horizontally.You MUST set the unit on its side and observe for a few hours for any slow leaks. So far I have had four with slow drips. The problem was easily fixed by removing the lids and reseating the gaskets. Once I was sure there were no more leaks, I put them under my bed and have not had any problems so far.These are a perfect storage solution for those with limited space. I am sure they can be used for all sorts of things besides water. If you can afford them, they are worth it.

I'd see n reviews saying the handles weren't great, and fell off but stupidly didn't think it mattered. It does to me, now that I've used them. I also bought a different brand, that has made in handles, and wish I'd bought more of them, and none of these. So far they're not leaking, so figure 3 stars is appropriate.