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Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.
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Conveniently carry extra water in the collapsible Reliance Fold-A-Carrier water carrier.
- Handle on top for easy carrying
- Easy-pour spigot has leakproof on/off feature
- Large neck opening lets you add ice
- Polyethylene remains flexible even in cold temperatures
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Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal. Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Good capacity (15)
- No plastic taste (14)
- Easy to drain (10)
- Good grip (8)
- Durable (7)
Cons
- Not durable (7)
- Loose lid (5)
- Spills (5)
- Leaky (3)
Best Uses
- Camping (17)
- Backcountry camping (8)
- Day trip (6)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
- Survival (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (12), Casual/ recreational (10)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Easy To Drain
- Good Capacity
- Good Grip
- No Plastic Taste
Cons
- Rolls Easily
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
- Car Camping
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
Have used mine for 3 years on desert car camping trips where nearest water was a mile drive away. Used in camp kitchen to wash hands/dishes and refill water bottles. No problems with leaking after 5 weekend trips with 3-4 refills per trip. I keep it on a table and don't store it folded too compactly, so use is fairly gentle.
Only issue is that once it gets down below 30% full it can roll off the table easily, but I've solved that by tying a cord to the top and anchoring it to the table.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- No Plastic Taste
Cons
- Breakable
Best Uses
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
Lasted two days of easy car camping. Do not buy. Junk.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Capacity
- Good Grip
- No Plastic Taste
Cons
- Loose Lid
- Spills
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
This is the worst-quality product I have ever bought at REI. I bought one, returned it as the lid was leaking after the first trip, bought a second one, which leaked right out of the box. A friend of mine bought and exchanged one for the same reason, his second one seems to hold up so far, after a few trips.
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- No
Pros
- Good Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
- Punctures easily
- Weak corners
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- River Trips
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
After a handful of uses the corners developed leaks from use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Capacity
- No Plastic Taste
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
I have used one of there for a number of years on short backpacking trips. I fold it empty in my pack. When I reach My destination I fill it with water from lake or river and treat the water. I have had no trouble with mine. I would not carry it full (it would weigh too much). If you need to carry filled water containers you probably need something else. But for me it eliminates multiple triprs to the water source with a bucket. I probably wouldn't recommend this for storage of an emergency water supply. For that buy a 55 gal drum you will need a lot more than 2.5 gal for any real emergency.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Capacity
- No Plastic Taste
Cons
- Leaky Spigot
- Loose Lid
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
I filled this the night before a family camping trip (brand new) and the spigot leaked a lot when in the OFF position. I know it's only [$] but I expect a camp water container to be able to hold water for that price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Breakable
Best Uses
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
I purchased 2 of these to use in a desert camping environment. I'd never even used them and the first time I filled them up they BOTH had leaks along the seams. They simply aren't durable enough and if relying on them could put someone in a dangerous situation. Don't buy these.
Pros
- Easy To Drain
- No Plastic Taste
Cons
- Not durable
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
A group on Isle Royal tried this product along with a few others. After one day of use it began leaking at corners. It is essentially impossible to collapse "fold" without creasing causing leaks. Only good use is camping with clean water spigot close by and then discard.
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Pros
Cons
- Breakable
- Leaky
Best Uses
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
This is no substitute for a proper water storage bladder (think MSR Dromedary or Platypus). However, in lieu of those at the local REI, I grabbed one of these to provide easy water for a single night camp of 6.
It worked great the first afternoon and night at camp, but by the second day of use, it was leaking from the fold creases / corners. I've read similar reviews for this type of container. I wonder if this was tested at all or if it is simply for people to buy and then hope they don't get returned.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Drain
- Good Capacity
- Good Grip
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- River Trips
Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.:
I used 2 of these on a week long canoe trip. One was quite old and the other new. They are flexible enough even when full to fit into odd places in a canoe. The older one (at least 20 years) did have a plastic taste but the new one was great. They also work well to balance load when portaging on wheels.
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