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Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon
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Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon

Item # 618168

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Carry and dispense water conveniently in this handy, 7 gallon storage container.

  • Made of rugged, rigid polyethylene
  • Spigot cap is reversible for safe storage and transport
  • Special contour grip makes it easy to transport
  • Spigot is easy to use with on/off switch for intermittent use
  • Pop-up vent closure
  • Liquid level indicator
  • Good for home emergency preparedness
  • Stackable design allows two or more Aqua-Tainer be stacked

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Item 618168

Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2 pounds
Dimensions11.5 x 12 x 16 inches
MaterialPolyethylene

Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon Customer Reviews

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Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon
 
3.6

(based on 9 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds (4)
    • Survival (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (5), Avid adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Sep

    17

    2007

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Stores compactly, easily

    By Tennessee Scott

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good grip
    • Unbreakable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • Survival

      Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

      This container holds plenty of water, whether it's for camping or in an emergency. The spout also hides away easily, since it can be screwed on in reverse, within the container.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      16

      2007

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Useful & durable

      By CKL

      from NM

      Site Member

      Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

      I used to use the flexible/collapsible water containers for car camping & roadtrips, but those would eventually develop tiny holes. After going through 3 of those, I got one of these & found it very worthwhile. I also fill it at purified water stations and use it at home for drinking water. It beats the [$] price for the refillable 5-gal water jugs that they charge.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Watch Stacking

      By Chris from KC

      from Kansas City

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Good grip
      • Unbreakable

      Cons

      • Minimal Stacking

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Survival

      Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

      I bought five of these for a home emergency kit. The containers are made of thick plastic, unlike some others that I have seen. One important thing to note about the description which is misleading though is that you should not stack more than two of these together. I tried to stack three of them and the container on the bottom buckled (and they were stored in my basement, so wasn't due to excessive heat). Other than that, I've been happy with my purchase.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      20

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      BEST VALUE IN WATER STORAGE

      By mellowde

      from ROBY, TEXAS

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • 7 GAL INSTEAD OF 5 GAL

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • Everyday use
      • Survival

      Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

      USE TO STORE POTABLE WATER FOR HOME USE. CITY WATER SUPPLY IS LOW GRADE AND I MUST TOTE FILTERED WATER FROM MACHINE IN FRONT OF GROCERY STORE. THIS IS GREAT FOR THAT. A LITTLE HEAVY TO TOTE BECAUSE OF 7 GAL SIZE SO I JUST FILL TO 5 GALLONS. GOOD DESIGN, SPIGOT IS LEAKLESS, LARGE CAP SCREWS ON/OFF EASILY. I'VE OWNED FOR YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS OR LEAKS. VERY DURABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      31

      2009

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Its OK

      By Easy Does It

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Capacity

      Cons

      • Needs extra handle

      Best Uses

        Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

        I bought this to serve three purposes.
        1) Store extra water in my appt for emergencys
        2) Store water at the campsite
        3) Haul water out to my deck to water my plants.

        This works pretty good for 1 and 2, but not really for three. Once it's full, you cant pour from it. It needs a second handle on the top/back to tip it. Also, when it is very full, the one handle on top seems to bow a bit, making it harder to carry. Loved the cap/spicket design. So I took this back and got the two handled, skinnier Reliance container. That one serves all three purposes and seems a bit more sturdy too.

        • Gift:
        • No

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

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        22

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great for camping

        By Caduceus

        from Huntington Beach CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping

          Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

          Easy to fill, easy to use. Good design with tap stowed inside during transit.

          Plenty of water for two people and a dog, for a long weekend.

          • Gift:
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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          7

          2009

           
          2.0

          Prone to leakage

          By EmergencyPrepGuy

          from Costa Mesa, CA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Not durable
          • Prone to leakage
          • Spout attachment fragile

          Best Uses

          • Survival

          Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

          I purchased 8 of these about 5 years ago. They've been used exclusively for emergency water storage, stacked two high. In the last two years, 5 of them have failed, leaking water through the "reversible" valve and through the threaded joint where the reversible valve screws into the cap - 4 of 5 failures show cracks in the cap at this joint. Although the REI feature summary indicates they can be stacked, the Reliance website says they cannot be stacked when full ([@]). Reliance has not responded to my questions about their product, left several months ago. Unless Reliance has re-engineered their spout/cap joint, I don't recommend this unit.

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

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          Sep

          7

          2009

           
          1.0

          ...

          By Billy

          from USA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy To Drain
          • Good Capacity

          Cons

          • Loose Lid
          • Spills

          Best Uses

            Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

            Disappointed in the quality of this product. I bout one of these for "hard times" like durin storms. I cleaned and filled it and set it aside. I checked on it a little later and found that the spigot leaks. I contacted customer service about obtaining a new one and they ignored my first email. I sent another a month later and got 2 responses. One from a customer service rep and another from a manager. [...] said they would send a new one since customer service was poor. I opted for the free one since they had ignored my initial requests. I gave them my info and still nothing came. I've sent a few more inquirys but have heard nothing. I do not recommend this to anyone simply based on customer service. I would have happily paid for a replacement had they simply responded when I first emailed. If you do purchase this product, be ready for leaks around the spigot.

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

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            Aug

            2

            2009

             
            3.0

            Pros and cons...mostly cons.

            By chaslyell

            from Grover Beach, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Capacity
            • Good Grip
            • Large capacity
            • No Plastic Taste

            Cons

            • Spigot alignment
            • Spigot cleanliness

            Best Uses

            • Campgrounds

            Comments about Reliance Aqua-Tainer - 7 Gallon:

            This water container is good and bad. The good: 1) High volume: 7 gallons is nice because you don't have to refill it very often. 2) Versions of this container come with water filters that fit into the spigot. This is useful for eliminating sediment in the water; however, they don't filter bacteria.
            The Bad: 1) For transport, the spigot can screw into the cap so that the spigot is inside the container and in contact with your drinking water. One must be very careful to clean/sanitize the spigot because of this. 2) The spigot screws into the cap and, over time and use, the spigot will no longer be aligned straight up and down to allow good flow of water. In fact, my container now has a spigot that can only be screwed into the cap so the the spigot is upside down! This renders the spigot useless, in my opinion. 3) The plug for the air vent opens too easily causing spillage and introduction of contaminants during transport.

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

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