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Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.

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Item # 605745

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This convenient Reliance Desert Patrol 3 gal. container with ergonomic handle lets you take water anywhere.

3-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

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Item 605745

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Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal. Customer Reviews

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Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.

3.5

(based on 18 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good capacity (12)
Durable (7)
BPA free (5)
Easy to drain (5)
Good grip (5)

Cons

Leaks (5)
Faulty lid (3)

Best Uses

Camping (11)
Backcountry camping (3)
Car camping (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual/ recreational (5), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 18 customers

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Dec

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The perfect water jug

By Possum

from Anchorage, AK

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Pros

Capacity
Ergonomic
Size
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.

Sep

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Portable, easy to store

By Tennessee Scott

from Nashville, TN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Clever spout conversion
Good Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Survival

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.

May

2010

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Never Again

By Bill B.

from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Pros

Good Capacity
Slim Design

Cons

Faulty Lid
Leaks

Best Uses

Everyday

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

Lid leaks. Returned. Lid leaks on number two Third time might work but I'll never know. Have been with REI since there was only one store in Seattle. This is the worst product I have ever purchased and the the first thing I have ever had to return.

Feb

2008

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Absolutely no UV protection

By Captain Eric

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

Good Capacity

Cons

Breakable

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.

Mar

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

NOT WATER TIGHT! Leaks when tipped over.

By Bionic Dog

from Portland, OR

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Slim Design

Cons

Faulty Lid
Leaks

Best Uses

Camping
River Trips

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

The first thing I did when I got this jug was fill it with water and turn it upside down. It leaked horribly... Not just a little drip, but gushing fluid... I checked the cap, screwed it on as tight as I could, and tried again with similar results.

As a result, I must now take extra precautions to make sure the water is strapped securely in my truck so that it won't tip over. If it does tip over, the leak is such that the whole container would empty before I had time to notice.

I haven't decided whether to return this or not...

May

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Handy size

By Brett D

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Good Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergency

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.

Feb

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Does with it's suppose to

By Geoi

from Los Angeles, CA.

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity

Cons

Spills

Best Uses

Emergency water

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.

Oct

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Quite pleased

By Drewskers

from Seattle

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Good Grip
No Plastic Taste

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

UNreliable

By T-T

from Boulder Creek, CA

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Pros

BPA Free
Slim Design

Cons

Leaks

Best Uses

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

As others have noted this container leaks. I tipped it on its side and it quickly spilled all over the place.This is due to the finicky o-ring installed on the spout of the nozzle that is bound to break down over time and/or get lost. Really awful design and completely unreliable. It was also pointed out in other reviews that the vent plug isn't very reliable and certainly isn't confidence inspiring.How a product that so readily leaks can have the word "Reliance" associated with it is beyond me. REI shouldn't even carry such a product in my opinion. I would rather have only more expensive, quality, options available to me than this relatively useless product. Otherwise why not just shop at [evil?] [...]?I'm very annoyed and dissatisfied and obviously returned it.

Dec

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Water Can

By FireHawk

from Costa Mesa, CA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Good Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about Reliance Desert Patrol - 3 gal.:

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.