Reliance Aqua-Pak Ecopackaging Water Container

During the summer I was filling empty cat litter jugs with the condensate from my portable a/c to flush my toilet (plumbing issue in old cabin, no running water inside). Living in Florida that a/c was putting out gallons a day. Since ‘winter’ has arrived, I’ve had to switch to filling jugs at the well for flushing. This little beauty sits perfectly on the countertop which is level with the toilet tank. The spigot allows for easy filling of the tank and the 2.5 gallon size makes it easy for an old woman to lift up on the counter. I’ve acquired several and find them quite useful and the price is right. You do what you’ve got to do.

I love the with factor. Way easier to manage that the traditional ”Jerry can" shape. Sturdy.

These are the perfect size to bring along camping. These jugs carry quite a bit of water but aren't so big that it makes it impossible to carry to and from the car or to and from the refill station at a campground. I've found that the 5 to 7 gallon jugs are just too cumbersome and hernia inducing.

I got these to store an emergency supply of water just in case we were to lose our water supply for a few days. They are designed so they easily stacked on top of each other when they are sitting upright and actually fit together. The spigot can be stored inside the container until needed. They are made in Canada so at least you don't have to worry about if they are contaminated with some chemical like if they were made in China (they put lead in our children's toys so I doubt they worry too much about our water containers) and they are also BPA free which is a big plus. I got mine, filled it up and it didn't leak which is about the best thing you can say about a water container. It appears to be of good quality construction and material. I only have two minor complaints. You store the spigot inside by screwing it off the outside of the cap and then screwing it on the inside of the cap. This leaves the inside of the spigot fully exposed to the outside environment when stored. It's not a huge deal, but it would be nice if they gave you a cap so you could cover that hole to keep out dirt and other contaminants. Also, the small air hole in the top of the container is plugged with a piece of plastic. It is very tight when it is plugged, but I think it would be more secure if they had designed it to screw on just to make sure it does not come loose (especially since you might also use this to haul water in a car and in could get bounced around a bit). These are both very minor issues, though, and overall I think this is a very good container. **UPDATE 6/16/2012** - I just went on a trip to Death Valley and decided I'd better pack some extra water in the car just in case I ended up broke down somewhere so I packed one of these in the back of my SUV. The total trip was about a week and included driving over 50 miles on a washboard gravel road to see the Racetrack Playa (and I mean every foot of the road was really washboard). Even after all that bouncing around plus a few other shorter washboard roads the container held up. If it can bounce around in the back of my SUV for a few hours on rough roads plus ride around normal driving for a week and still hold up with no leaking I would say it's pretty well made.

I honestly don't know what the 1-2 stars are about. This is a super product. My buddy has the same thing but 7 gallon so I was already familiar with the design and found it to be reliable. I have to admit that I hesitated ordering it because of the 1 -2 star reviews, but I ordered it anyway and after testing mine I can address the most common alleged weaknesses. "It leaks from the spout" Mine leaked at first... til I realized I had overtightened the spout onto the tank. So I unscrewed it and tightened it down gently... tipped it back over into position... saw a few drips... tightened it down until the drips stopped. PROBLEM SOLVED "It leaks from the plug" There's a small opening for letting air in to displace the water running out. It has a stopper to keep bugs and crud out when not in use. This opening is NEVER liable to leak unless you lay the tank on its side when not in use... which is not advisable. The plug is just that--- a small plug for air that a 5 year old can pull out and push in as needed; IT'S NOT A VALVE AND IT ISN'T INTENDED TO WITHSTAND THE WATER PRESSURE OF THE TANK BEING LAID ON ITS SIDE. So stop trying to make it do something it wasn't designed for! When transporting the tank, keep the valve and the plug upright! PROBLEM SOLVED "It smells inside." Yeah, it smells like plastic inside... when you first get it, because I guess it's factory fresh. I let mine sit on the shelf for a couple of weeks fully open so it could "off-gas" --- no smell, and no taste. PROBLEM SOLVED "The plastic is thin." or "The plastic is thinner than it is on the bigger sizes". This was the criticism that had me the most concerned when I ordered it --- I pictured super thin, like milk jug thin and bulging. Not the case at all. First, it's more than sufficiently thick for 2.5 gallons, and maybe only just a LITTLE thinner than its bigger brother. Second --- and more to the point --- OF COURSE it's not going to be as thick as the larger models --- that would be overkill. A 7 gallon tank has to carry 58 pounds, while the 2.5 just 21 pounds! PLASTIC IS PLENTY THICK In summary, this is a good value and I highly recommend it.

We bought the 5 gallon jug and love it but it's a bit heavy for myself to lift when full. Perfect for keeping water for emergencies or for winter use.

Contenant très pratique pour sa solidité, son étanchéité et sa capacité - Merci.

I ended up coaching my son’s soccer team this year and the kids were using up their water so quickly so I wanted to get something so they could refill their water bottles! This was the perfect solution! The perfect capacity but not too heavy even when full! I know it will be great for camping as well!

Functions as it should.

Very sturdy and less flexible plastic than I was expecting this will be great for those 2-3 day campouts. Looking forward to using it as it looks quite reliable.