Sure Can

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I saw the Sure Can water jug reviewed in an upland hunting magazine, and it looks handy for camping as well as watering the pups from the tailgate of the truck.

 

[Fishyhead]

I use Tide laundry detergent bottles because they're compact, sit upright for transport, easy to fill, and simple to clean and sanitize. They're also "free" once I use up the detergent. I used to carry one to use as a hand wash station and a separate one for the dog when he was still alive.

 

[JHanson]

I reviewed a SureCan fuel container positively some time ago on Overland Tech and Travel. However, subsequently the swiveling spout on mine cracked at the base, rendering it useless.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I reviewed a SureCan fuel container positively some time ago on Overland Tech and Travel. However, subsequently the swiveling spout on mine cracked at the base, rendering it useless.

Jonathan, thanks for that feedback. Do you know what caused the crack? Was it just constant use, or did it get bounced around during travel?

I don’t think I would ever use one of the fuel containers, but I would like to use the water container on the tailgate.

 

[AWG_Pics]

I use Tide laundry detergent bottles because they're compact, sit upright for transport, easy to fill, and simple to clean and sanitize. They're also "free" once I use up the detergent. I used to carry one to use as a hand wash station and a separate one for the dog when he was still alive.

We will definitely give this great idea a try! Thanks!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I use Tide laundry detergent bottles because they're compact, sit upright for transport, easy to fill, and simple to clean and sanitize. They're also "free" once I use up the detergent. I used to carry one to use as a hand wash station and a separate one for the dog when he was still alive.

How do you clean all the detergent out of the bottle so it can be used for drinking water?
Having the spout is a great advantage.
Frank

 

[Fishyhead]

The cap and spout come off so I soaked them and rinsed the bottle until the it stopped feeling soapy then reassembled it. I then ran a few gallons through the spout while watering plants. The water looks, smells, and tastes fine.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks.

Frank

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I use Tide laundry detergent bottles because they're compact, sit upright for transport, easy to fill, and simple to clean and sanitize. They're also "free" once I use up the detergent. I used to carry one to use as a hand wash station and a separate one for the dog when he was still alive.

It’s time for a war story, a genuine war story... In 1968, as a young Marine Lance Corporal, I found myself stationed at a small Marine airfield near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam. Certain perquisites, such as the rationing of distilled spirits, followed rank centric protocols. Said more plainly, you had to be a Sergeant to purchase or possess booze.

After pleading with the home front, I received a care package that included a one quart plastic bottle of “dish soap”. The name lost to time, but probably Ivory. I soon discovered the contents were indeed not dish soap, but rather some of Mr Daniels finest sipping whisky. We lived in a tin shack, commonly called a hootch, the inhabitants of which were my hootchmates. After legally (not really, we stole it) procuring ice from sickbay, the hootchmates and I set about to toast the night, the Corps, and all things good with the smuggled spirits. Tin cups clinked, cups met lips, and... we all gagged on soap flavored whiskey.

There is a moral to this story. Well maybe just a lesson... soap when ingested with any liquid really doesn’t enhance the flavor of that fluid.

My advice... don’t, just don’t, use a soap container for your water supply or booze without trying it prior to setting out afield.

 

[ski3pin]

Made our evening with that story Mr. Sage!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Made our evening with that story Mr. Sage!

It’s not often one has a true war story, but felt now was an appropriate time to share that one. And I never told Mom that the Jack Daniels was contaminated...

BTW, we drank every last drop.

I’m glad you enjoyed

 

[JHanson]

Jonathan, thanks for that feedback. Do you know what caused the crack? Was it just constant use, or did it get bounced around during travel?

I don’t think I would ever use one of the fuel containers, but I would like to use the water container on the tailgate.

It was never in a vehicle. I used it for fuel storage at home, after giving it a favorable review on Overland Tech and Travel. The rotating spout cracked right at the base.