Wavian USA Authentic NATO Jerry Can and Spout System - Rust-Proof, EPA & CARB Compliant, Red, 20 Litre, Metal Gas Can 5 Gallon

Overall, these are excellent cans, as good as my salvage NATO cans. These are European (Latvian) made, high quality, 0.9mm steel Jerry cans, manufactured nearly identical to NATO military-issue cans. The only real difference is in the precise shape of the spout opening (NATO can spouts won't fit these), and NATO cans having a changeable content plaque on them since they're usually only in green. These are designed to entirely seal, just like a NATO can, when properly closed. These are NOT cheapo, screw-on plastic child safety-capped containers. These will NOT leak, even when placed on their sides.Noting a common complaint, this means the cans may become slightly pressurized when going up in altitude or when atmospheric pressure drops. This is normal. But it means that the cans may spit out some fuel when opened if they're placed such that fuel is against the cap, or if fuel is sloshing around in the can. Just set them flat or tipped back when opening and give the fuel a chance to stop sloshing inside the can. It can also help to open the can slowly at first to let inside and outside pressures equalize.Some civilian Jerry can colors are intended to correspond to contents, so these will come with labels that match the colors. Red is for gasoline. Yellow is for Diesel. Blue is for kerosene. NEVER put water into any fuel can as it will react with the liner. I believe that Wavian has moved to blue plastic for their water cans.The newer safety spouts are mandated by US law. They actually work fairly well if you can lift the whole can with one hand and operate the spout with the other hand (easier with a 10-liter). But they're a PITA on a 20-liter. The base part of the spout is still steel. But the upper safety mechanism part is plastic with a metal spring inside.

Not a lot of gas can be stored in this, but I carry it in my car and don’t need a lot. What I do need is no leakage and no smell in the car. This can is USA made and built like a brick shithouse. Easy to use, seals great, no smell!

To get it out of the way up front - Yes, these are pricey. Yes, these are made in Latvia. Yes, you can get less expensive "Jerry" cans that are actually made in the USA. Yes, the ones made in the USA are actually inferior to these.The design for these, the original Jerry can, is from WW2 Germany. The design was so ideal that these cans became one of the highly prized spoils of war as the Allies advanced through Europe. The standard fuel can the Allies used were flimsy and prone to leaks. All attempts to improve on this design have failed, often miserably.First, there is the weld seam. It is recessed and protected from impact. Standing seams on USA made cans are prone to impact and leaks.Next is the spout (not the nozzle, we will get to that shortly). It seals completely and protects against spills and leaks. There is also an air passage to ensure a splash free pour.Also, notice the embossing on the sides? It isn't there for decoration. That allows the tank to expand if hot without rupturing.Finally, there is a hump behind the handles that you can't actually fill with gas. That is also intentional and helps prevent splashing or chugging.There are other design considerations, but those are the major ones.As for the nozzle that comes with it... Yes, it is crap. Don't blame Wavian, though. That is the fault of the EPA, state, and local governments. Wavian actually makes a great nozzle that works as well as the can does, but it is made to European specs instead of USA specs. To pick up one of these, search on Amazon for Wavian nozzle, European Spec. Valpro also sells one on Amazon that works well.

I wanted to write a quick review to address some questions I had before I bought this. Unlike most reviewers, I guess, I wasn’t driving Jeeps on the western front in the 40s, so I have never had the chance to see this type of container in use.1. If you have a newer car with the no gas-cap type of port, the filler this comes with will fit in absolutely perfectly, and it will WORK perfectly. If you’re not planning on filling a car with gas, forget it — you need to buy one of the other nozzles that are compatible with this. I’m only using it for my vehicle so I don’t have any suggestions for you.2. Let’s say you want to keep it in your car. Will fumes escape from it and make your life miserable? Absolutely not. This can is 100% absolutely air/gas/fume-tight. The closure is extremely robust and there is a thick rubber gasket. I have driven around with this in my car (an SUV so the trunk is in the cabin) for weeks, with it full and lying on its side, and never has a drop of gasoline escaped or so much as a whiff of fumes. They sell replacement gaskets, so I assume this is a part that may wear out one day, so at worst be on the lookout for that.3. Well if it’s so dang sealed, what’s going to happen when you leave it in the sun or in your hot car? Might it explode? Probably not. Mine’s in south Texas and I park outside at work and home. Interior of vehicle gets up to 140 degrees or so. The construction of the walls of this container seem to allow for non-destructive expansion. Don’t open it when it’s hot, because the gas will “geyser”, but your can should not explode.So this thing is great! You can keep it in your car and it won’t smell or explode, or keep it in an air-conditioned space so you can actually open it, and it won’t smell up the space. Also since it’s air-tight, gas kept in here will last longer than those off-gassing cheap ones at the gas station. Line your house walls with hundreds of these so you’ll have fuel for the zombie apocalypse.Oh, one downside. Putting 5 gallons of fuel into the tank of your car seems to take about 7-10 minutes. It pours slowly, so you do have to hold an initially 40 lb container for a while. Most of the weight is taken up by the fuel port on your car, (that’s how the included spout opens) but still, not something you’re going to like doing on a hot summer day.

works great, had it inside the jeep for over a week on a road trip and never smelt any gas, the filler neck is junk though