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Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon

Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon

Item # 605745
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This convenient 3 gallon-size container with ergonomic handle lets you take water anywhere.

  • Three piece spout system makes for easy pouring
  • Rigid polyethylene is lightweight and durable
  • Rectangular shape is easy to stow in trunk or on luggage rack

Imported.

Item 605745

Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1 pound
Capacity3 gallons
Dimensions15 x 6 x 13 inches
MaterialPolyethylene

Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon Customer Reviews

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Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon
 
4.4

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (7)
  • Good capacity (7)
  • Easy to drain (5)
  • Great traction (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping (7)
    • Backcountry camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (5), Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Dec

    9

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    The perfect water jug

    By Possum

    from Anchorage, AK

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Capacity
    • Ergonomic
    • Size
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

        I have been carrying water jugs for more years than I care to reveal, camping, hauling water for daily life etc. The usual 5 gallon containers are too unwieldy and too heavy for me. 3 gallons is a good capacity, and weightwise, when full, two are not too heavy to carry a reasonable distance and they balance well. Furthermore the stubby little profile means they don't tip over. I use them car camping but also intend to use a bunch of them on a canoe trip in the Everglades this winter, and then winter camping to haul on a sled into a cabin. They'd also fit ok into a backpack for a desert campout.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        17

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Portable, easy to store

        By Tennessee Scott

        from Nashville, TN

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Clever spout conversion
        • Good grip

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Survival

          Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

          The spout tucks away cleverly, but watch out for the rear air vent (little white plug). I needed to drain the water line below the plug in order to ensure the container wouldn't leak.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          28

          2009

           
          5.0

          Handy size

          By Brett D

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Drain
          • Good Capacity
          • Good Grip

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Emergency

            Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

            As others have said, it's a good size for lugging around, with a reasonably comfortable handle. With the air vent open and the spout in place, it pours super-smoothly. Narrow profile allows for multiple placement points in a Jeep, can lash the handle to the sports cage for extra protection against spillage. Also came in handy when a mid-winter waterline repair went wonky and left me hauling water from a neighbor for 4 days. Only minor whine might be the air vent - it's sealed with a conical plug that wedges into the hole, and on bumpy offroads it'll sometimes work itself loose. Not a big deal, but a cap that snapped/clipped tightly into place would be slightly better.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Feb

            27

            2009

             
            4.0

            Does with it's suppose to

            By Geoi

            from Los Angeles, CA.

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Good Capacity

            Cons

            • Spills

            Best Uses

            • Emergency water

            Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

            I use this container as an emergency water supply. I like the fact its BPA free. I use a bungee cord to secure it in my trunk. However, The only down side was once it tipped over (on its side)and started to slowly leak. So if you store it in your car make sure to secure it and keep it upright or it will leak.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Dec

            21

            2008

             
            4.0

            Great Water Can

            By FireHawk

            from Costa Mesa, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Drain
            • Good Capacity
            • Good Grip

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Campgrounds
              • Day Trips

              Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

              This is a great little water container. It fits perfectly on the rear wheel wells of my jeep when i go off roading. While i have not placed on on the floor while off roading, it also fits perfectly on the floor if you are wanting to keep your center of gravity down.

              Service and delivery comments:

              Had it shipped to the Santa Ana REI store to save shipping costs. Arrived in a very timely manor and received prompted emails stating it was ready to pick up.

              When i picked it up, as always, i would rate REI's service as top notch, even though i did have a bit of an issue with the young lady who helped me.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Oct

              7

              2008

               
              5.0

              Quite pleased

              By Drewskers

              from Seattle

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Campgrounds

                Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

                This jug is the perfect size for one person to fill and carry. The handle is well-designed and makes it easy to handle. The spout is also the perfect size and configuration for filling the water tank of my pop-up trailer.

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                20

                2008

                 
                5.0

                Slim Profile With Nice Capacity

                By redrock

                from Chicago, IL

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Campgrounds
                  • Day Trips

                  Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

                  We own two of these. With a slim space-saving profile and a 3 gallon capacity, this product is the perfect meeting of light-weight form and durable function for car camping or base camp use.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Feb

                  18

                  2008

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  Absolutely no UV protection

                  By Captain Eric

                  from San Diego, California

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Good Capacity

                  Cons

                  • Breakable

                  Best Uses

                  • Campgrounds

                  Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

                  Maybe this only applies to those of us who are on the water or in the desert, but UV protection is important.

                  These things fall apart after about a year or so. They get brittle, and 3 gallons of water equals 24 pounds, which is enough to smash the UV degraded plastic.

                  If you're keeping it in the car or whatever, I suppose it's fine, but don't expect this to stand up to being outside for weeks / months in the sunshine.

                  Since it's that disposable, just carry three one gallon water jugs from the store.

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

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Dec

                  26

                  2007

                   
                  5.0

                  Handy

                  By A

                  from Castle Rock, CO

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy to Drain
                  • Good Capacity
                  • Good grip
                  • Retains temperature well

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backcountry Camping
                    • Campgrounds
                    • Car Camping

                    Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

                    We take this everytime we go on a roadtrip, even if we're not camping. We use it to refil our Nalgene bottles on the road.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Oct

                    15

                    2007

                     
                    5.0

                    Perfect sized container

                    By rs2

                    from DFW Texas

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Narrow profile

                    Cons

                    • Loose lid

                    Best Uses

                    • Campgrounds

                    Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 Gallon:

                    The narrow profile lets you pack truck bed easier. The loose cap insert is easy to loose.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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