Water containers with spigot, tough enough to live in the back of the truck

[TwistedSage]

I've been using the 7 gallon blue water containers from Wally world that have the spigot cap. Super convenient to have at the truck for all of you water needs, the spigot is especially nice for cleaning hands, cookware, birds, anything where hands free metered water flow is needed.. I've averaged less than a year for those wally world containers, the sun out here just makes them so brittle they eventually just crack.

Anyone have some tried and true durable water containers with spigot? Getting tired of buying these containers every year and crossing my fingers it's still full by the time I get to where I'm going.

 

[SFC B]

As far as durability, these are bomb proof. Not sure if you can get a spigot to fit. They make a "consumer" model as well (on the website).

5 Gallon/20 Litre Military Water Container-Generic Markings - Scepter

Tough enough for soldiers, and ideal for the outdoor enthusiast, Scepter's military water containers are perfect for camping and emergency management

www.scepter.com

 

[MThuntr]

Maybe try water bricks. I'll be trying some this spring

 

[DouglasR]

As far as durability, these are bomb proof. Not sure if you can get a spigot to fit. They make a "consumer" model as well (on the website).

5 Gallon/20 Litre Military Water Container-Generic Markings - Scepter

Tough enough for soldiers, and ideal for the outdoor enthusiast, Scepter's military water containers are perfect for camping and emergency management

www.scepter.com

You ever use one of these below freezing?
Do you feel like it would offer any protection from freezing?

Stanley makes this for $50 which doesn’t seem like a horrible deal.

Adventure Fast Flow 2 Gallon Water Jug | Stanley

Shop Stanley insulated drinkware & gear! From the job site to the soccer field, Stanley's Adventure Fast Flow water jug keeps 2 gallons chilled up to 13 hrs.

www.stanley1913.com

Yeti makes this for $300 which is out of my price range and with 6 gallons of water in it I bet that thing weighs like 10,000lbs.

YETI Silo 6 Gallon Water Cooler

Our YETI Silo 6G is what a portable water cooler should be: a hardworking hydration station that keeps water cold for hours. Fast shipping, shop now.

www.yeti.com

 

[kwyeewyk]

I've had good luck with these ones compared to the square shaped blue ones, if I keep them secure and the spigot inside they've held up well for me, but never left them in the sun or back of truck for extended periods though.

 

[TwistedSage]

As far as durability, these are bomb proof. Not sure if you can get a spigot to fit. They make a "consumer" model as well (on the website).

5 Gallon/20 Litre Military Water Container-Generic Markings - Scepter

Tough enough for soldiers, and ideal for the outdoor enthusiast, Scepter's military water containers are perfect for camping and emergency management

www.scepter.com

Yep I am very familiar with those. If I was looking just for water transport/storage that's absolutely What I would go with. The right move might just be to chase down a spigot that fits.

 

[SFC B]

You ever use one of these below freezing?
Do you feel like it would offer any protection from freezing?

Stanley makes this for $50 which doesn’t seem like a horrible deal.

Adventure Fast Flow 2 Gallon Water Jug | Stanley

Shop Stanley insulated drinkware & gear! From the job site to the soccer field, Stanley's Adventure Fast Flow water jug keeps 2 gallons chilled up to 13 hrs.

www.stanley1913.com

Yeti makes this for $300 which is out of my price range and with 6 gallons of water in it I bet that thing weighs like 10,000lbs.

YETI Silo 6 Gallon Water Cooler

Our YETI Silo 6G is what a portable water cooler should be: a hardworking hydration station that keeps water cold for hours. Fast shipping, shop now.

www.yeti.com

I have used them below freezing before. They are really thick, durable plastic but not insulated and need to kept warm/thawed accordingly. Probably a LITTLE less likely to freeze than thin plastic.

 

[stevejfarms]

Yep I am very familiar with those. If I was looking just for water transport/storage that's absolutely What I would go with. The right move might just be to chase down a spigot that fits.

The lid has male water hose threads with a cap that you put a hose valve on

 

[SFC B]

On a side note I wish I could find some of the Scepter fuel cans that weren't outrageously priced.......if I had realized while I was on AD I would have "lost" a couple.

 

[TwistedSage]

On a side note I wish I could find some of the Scepter fuel cans that weren't outrageously priced.......if I had realized while I was on AD I would have "lost" a couple.

Lol no kidding I was thinking the same thing today. I found some"on sale" for ~45 each. Hard to find used too.

 

[TwistedSage]

Maybe try water bricks. I'll be trying some this spring

Just checked those out and found this as well..

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/waterbrick-water-spigot?a=1164166&szc=000&clrc=000&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXvdNmpJ8g_th_1FF-7afFrDXL9rjM_tVXZevIG1BliWEA70mXv9ylhoC_dcQAvD_BwE

Those water bricks may be the ticket. Any word or experience on durability?

 

[David58]

Looking at the problem, I am betting that a spigot can be found, or some how rigged, for a reasonable cost. I use the 6 gallon water cans from Wally World since we usually haul our camp trailer to sites without hookup (kinda hard to hunt or fish from those KOA type places). A spigot on one of those would be nice for camp water. Am going to be cogitating on this one a bit...

 

[longrunner]

I have been using one gallon jugs with screw cap lids stored in a milk crate, easy to handle and pour. When empty I refill with tap water. If one springs a leak, just toss it and get a new one, plus you have only a one gallon leak.