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Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 Gallon
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Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 Gallon

Item # 402099

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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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Item 402099

Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 Gallon Specs

Specification

Description

Weight7.3 ounces
Capacity2.5 gallons
Dimensions12.5 x 10 x 3 inches
MaterialPolyethylene

Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 Gallon Customer Reviews

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Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon
 
3.0

(based on 10 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good capacity (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • No plastic taste (5)
  • Easy to drain (4)
  • Good grip (4)

Cons

  • Loose lid (3)
  • Spills (3)

Best Uses

  • Campgrounds (6)
  • Day trips (4)
  • Backcountry camping (3)
  • Survival (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (3)

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Sep

12

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

ok for car camping, Dromedary better

ByJaime

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Breakable
    • Plastic taste

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds

    Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

    This is convenient for car-camping where you can put it on the edge of a picnic table and have water on demand at the turn of a tap.

    However, after a few uses and extended storage, the corners that are stressed while folded get worn, and it leaks. A patch worked for me, but I wouldn't use this in a situation where reliability is important.

    For backpacking, boating, or long-term use, the MSR Dromedary series are far better investments (the 10 liter model is equivalent to this, capacity-wise). They are very durable (especially the thicker non-"lite" models), and don't leach a nasty plasticy chemical taste. They are also more versatile-- with available accessories, the same water bag can be used as a camp shower, and as a daypack hydration system, thus saving weight, money, and duplication of equipment.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    14

    2008

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Old Skool Water Carrier

    ByJohn F

    from Maryland

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Drain
    • Good Capacity
    • Good Grip
    • No Plastic Taste

    Cons

    • Leaky

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips

    Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

    This has been a staple in my backpack for a long, long time. Eventually a pinhole leak will develop along the fold line, but only after many years of use/folding. But, since it's inexpensive periodically replacing it is not a problem (and if you cut the bottom off the old one, you have a handy lightweight collapsible bucket). It's well-suited for most uses, from backcountry to picnicking, and doesn't impart a plastic-y aftertaste. For most uses the 2.5 gallon model will work best, as it's easier to handle than the 5 gallon model.

    The one rap I have against this is that the mouth does not screw-on/attach to most water filters. That would be a definite, and long-overdue, improvement.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    19

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Very durable

    Byseasoned REIer

    from Lincoln, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Drain
    • Good Capacity
    • Good grip
    • No Plastic Taste

    Cons

    • Loose lid

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips

    Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

    The beauty of this container is that it lasts forever. Ours is at least 10 years old and it works fine. This water carrier is for camp ground camping and or car camping. It is one of the few collapsible containers that will last year after year. The collapsible aspect is especially useful because it won't be taking up precious space when not needed. Highly recommended.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    26

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Test Before Traveling

    ByCatfish

    from Baltimore MD

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Drain
    • Good Capacity
    • Good grip

    Cons

    • Handle loose
    • Lid leaks

    Best Uses

    • Canoe Trips

    Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

    We use this canoe camping. Pump filtered water directly into it and keep water ready to drink in the camp. Stay away from the large (5 gallon) version; it is too heavy. Even in this smaller version, the crimped triangular metal wire pieces attaching the handle to the bottle can bend and open. Do not rely on the bottle without testing it for leaks. Fill it with water and put it on its side for a while to see whether water leaks out. It took me three of them to get one that did not leak through the cap mechanism. Another use: buy an extra one and cut one side off of it. The remaining open cube can be used as a collapsible pan and as a bucket to pick up water from a lake/river from which you pump through your water filter.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    31

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Persistent dripping from lid

    ByHein

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Loose lid
      • Spills

      Best Uses

      • Survival

      Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

      I got this to store water for earthquake preparedness. However, it turns out that the lid leaks slightly but persistently, making this container a bad choice for almost any application.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      5

      2007

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Learned the hard way (Not Recommended)

      ByTsukai

      from Albuquerque, New mexico

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Journey-man Mountaineer

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

        • Loose lid
        • Spills

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips

        Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

        Coming near death by heat-stroke I now carry gallons of water on a day hike, don't learn the hard way!

        When your a hiker thats counting his pennies, you don't need to buy a million dollar special backpack with a water retaining device. Just buy one of these fill it up and go.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        1

        2009

         
        3.0

        Leaky valve !

        Byrwilsonsky

        from Tennessee

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Good Capacity
        • Good Grip
        • No Plastic Taste

        Cons

        • Spills

        Best Uses

        • Day Trips

        Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

        The spigot valve leaks! (not the bag)
        I am glad I tested this product before I actually needed it. This prompts me to test everything else in my pack. I purchased a pair of these for(collapsed)long term storage/survival purpose. I choose the 2.5 gallon model from Bass Pro because the collapsed product was extremely light weight and the price was great. Bass Pro stands behind everything and I have effortlessly exchanged this stupid thing twice with no improvement. I choose this device only because it has a grommet hole for hanging (by rope) which I find invaluable for efficient camping. However, there is a slow leak located somewhere between the threaded twist-on cap and the spigot assembly. Because of this slow valve leak, I cannot hang it from a tree as featured, and expect it not to have self-emptied overnight.
        Until the manufacturer is willing to own this problem, I cannot depend on this device for any survival situation.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        18

        2009

         
        1.0

        Falls over and leaks

        Bysnowandwater

        from Walnut Creek, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Drain
        • No Plastic Taste

        Cons

        • Breakable

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds

        Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

        I've used this water container on 3-4 camping/backpacking trips and already, the container is starting to leak. Since it's collapsible and not very rigid, it falls over when you place it on the edge of a picinic table. After a few falls, I noticed a few leaks. Duck tape will fix it but not a great product overall.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        23

        2008

         
        4.0

        Great tool

        Bymobeepo

        from Houston, TX

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Good Capacity
        • No Plastic Taste

        Cons

        • Handle may break

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Survival

        Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

        This is a invaluable during the Hurricane Ike. I filled with water obtained from my refrigerator and left it in the refrigerator. The morning after the Hurricane Ike passed, I enjoyed the cool water from this container even though we no longer have electricity. And I still enjoyed the cool water for at least 3 more days after the Hurricane. Talking about a great survival tool !

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        18

        2008

         
        4.0

        Great for hurricanes!

        ByRyuMaou

        from Houston, TX

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Good Capacity

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Survival

          Comments about Reliance Fold A Carrier - 2.5 Gallon:

          I used two of these during Hurricane Ike and they worked great. I filled them the night before with good, clean tap water and sat them on my kitchen counter before the storm. I ended up letting a friend borrow them because I had water and he didn't! When he found out how inexpensive these were, he decided to go get two himself for the next hurricane! Can't think of a stronger endorsement than that.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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