Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.

BLUE

Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.

$9.25

(7)

Item # 708992

REI Members get back an estimated 10% on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

This item may be available in your local REI store.

FREE U.S. STANDARD SHIPPING Through February 20. No minimum purchase! Learn more

More videos

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

Conveniently carry extra water conveniently in this collapsible 5 gal. Reliace Fold-A-Carrier water carrier.

Integrated handle on top for easy carrying and handling
Easy-pour spigot has leakproof Smooth-Flow™ on/off feature
Large neck opening lets you add ice
Molded in PourAide™ finger grip for easy dispensing
Food-approved, high-grade polyethylene remains flexible even in extreme cold

Imported.

Item 708992

View all Reliance products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal. Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.

2.1

(based on 7 reviews)

14%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good capacity (5)
Easy to drain (3)
No plastic taste (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 7 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-7

Jun

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Pretty fragile

By LEL

from Boise, ID

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Capacity
No Plastic Taste

Cons

Breakable

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

This jug collapses collapses very conveniently as the water level drops, so it is easy to stash in your car or for storage. However, in order to make it so flexible, they had to make the material very thin. We punctured it easily on our second trip when it was mostly empty. You also have to be careful to set it squarely on a very level surface, or it may shift over time and take a nose dive. Although it is fragile, the packability is nice if that's an important feature to you. Can't complain too much for the price, after all.

Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

our go-to water bag!

By ironpanda

from central NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
No Plastic Taste

Cons

Can Roll
Drippy

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

we use this water container for car camping trips, and have had no problems with it yet (purchased in 2008). my 13-yr-old (who can be rough on items) has filled and carried the container multiple times without issue and without leaks. we always put our water container on the picnic table (which we always have a tablecloth on), so I guess we really baby it!

the spout tends to be a little drippy if you don't pay attention and make sure to turn it closed--something we now pay attention to.

and, when placing the container, you have to hold the handle for a minute so it regains its square shape, or it can start to roll. and, be aware if your picnic table is on an incline. otherwise, it's an awesome container that we're really happy with!

Oct

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Dont tip over

By bzm ski bum

from seattle, el paso, bozeman, USA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Capacity

Cons

Loose Lid
Spills

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

Although this container will hold a good amount of water, the nozzle is near impossible to seal completely shut. I have soaked out the floor of my car two times now and i have learned to prop this container upright while driving around.

Sep

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Leaked right out of the gate...

By Captain Starbucks

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Breakable
Leaked right away

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

I didn't like it. It leaked right away, and for the sort of boat and car camping this is designed for, it probably wouldn't have held up anyway. I took it back and got the hard sided one.

Sep

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Hard to fill!

By Drewskers

from Seattle

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
No Plastic Taste

Cons

hard to fill

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

My only problem with this item is that it can be difficult for a single person to fill. The handle is flexible and it's hard to hold this thing in position once it starts filling up and gets heavy. If the water source is a hand pump it is nearly an impossible operation for a single person! Likewise it is pretty clumsy to use this to fill a larger holding tank (say, in your camper). Since this is my main need I have purchased a hard container to replace this item.

(FYI the 2.5 gallon Fold-a-Carrier with the rigid red plastic handle is much easier to handle and I would recommend that one to a friend).

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Worked for a bit

By Mr.Mule

from Bend, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy To Drain
Good Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

Worked well when new but as others have mentioned, it did not hold up past one or two adventures and it developed leaks. The nozzle can leak too if not set upright.

Sep

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Convenient But Not Durable

By wandsking

from Lafayette, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Leaks

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about Reliance Fold-A-Carrier Water Carrier - 5 gal.:

We used this water container on a one week car camping trip to the Sierras. It worked like a champ. It is lightweight, collapsible, and takes up little space when empty. We used it on another trip a few months later, and found it had sprung a leak along one of the seams. We threw it out. Although it is inexpensive, we expect items to last for more than one trip. It is not durable.

Displaying reviews 1-7