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Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.

    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

    Imported.

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    Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal. Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Family & car camping
    9.5 liters
    320 fluid ounces
    Yes
    Polyethylene
    12.5 x 10 x 3 inches
    Yes
    7.3 ounces
    Liquid capacity (L)
    Liquid capacity (fl. oz.)
    Collapsible
    Material(s)
    Dimensions
    BPA free
    Weight

    Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal. Customer Reviews

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    Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 2.5 gal.
     
    2.8

    (based on 24 reviews)

    54%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • 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?:
      • No (12)

    Reviewed by 24 customers

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    Apr

    2

    2013

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Has worked well for me

    By RolnRokk

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    17

    2013

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Junk

    By wingofiv

    from nashville, tn

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

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    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

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

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      24

      2012

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      The worst

      By Vertikal

      from Minneapolis, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      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.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      17

      2012

       
      2.0

      Not that great

      By traverpen

      from The No-Town, Ca

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      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

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

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      Jul

      30

      2012

       
      5.0

      well worth the money

      By sam1000

      from Michigan

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        19

        2012

         
        1.0

        Spigot Leaks

        By Hitch J

        from Grants Pass, OR

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        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

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

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        Oct

        7

        2011

         
        1.0

        Don't Waste Your $

        By Certain

        from Virginia

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        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.

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

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            Oct

            3

            2011

             
            2.0

            You get what you pay for.

            By Silver eagle

            from Stevens Point, WI

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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            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.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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

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            Aug

            22

            2011

             
            1.0

            Sprang a leak immediately

            By dpeezy

            from San Francisco, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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

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                Jan

                21

                2011

                 
                4.0

                Super item

                By madman1949

                from Portland, Oregon

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                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.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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