{"product_id":"water-storage-container-with-spigot-2-6-to-5-gallon-jug","title":"Water Storage Container with Spigot, 2.6 to 5 Gallon Portable Water Jug, Camping and RV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rigid water storage container with two handles and a spigot, the kind you fill at home and carry to a campsite, a site hut or an RV. It comes in three capacities, 2.6, 3.2 and 5 gallons, and six colors. The supplier lists the material as polyethylene and states it can be filled with drinking water directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6090\/7101\/files\/eebcc367-e656-4ee3-8fb0-c28953655799.jpg?v=1793737058\" alt=\"Portable water storage container with two handles and a spigot\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree capacities: 2.6 gallon (10 L), 3.2 gallon (12 L) and 5 gallon (19 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo handles, so it can be carried or poured two-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpigot for dispensing without tipping the container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyethylene, listed by the supplier as safe to fill with drinking water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix colors: green, black, white, orange, blue and beige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid bodied, so it holds its shape empty as well as full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6090\/7101\/files\/4ed81464-23d1-4b55-abf1-93d45b95e069.jpg?v=1793737058\" alt=\"Spigot and handle detail on the portable water container\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRigid or collapsible, and which you want\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collapsible container folds away when empty, which is the right answer if it lives in a cupboard between trips. A rigid one like this keeps its shape, which means you can stack things next to it, it will not crease along a fold line over the years, and the spigot stays at a predictable height so a cup fits under it. If the container is going to sit in an RV, a van, a workshop or a garage and get used often, rigid is the more durable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePicking a capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater weighs about 8.3 lb per gallon, so the number that matters is what you are willing to carry. The 2.6 gallon holds about 22 lb of water, the 3.2 gallon about 27 lb, and the 5 gallon about 42 lb. Five gallons is a two-handed carry for most people and the reason this one has two handles. If it has to be moved regularly by one person, the 2.6 or 3.2 is the easier life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the spigot and keeping it clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the container near the edge of a table or tailgate so the spigot clears it, then open the valve and fill your cup or bottle. Close the spigot fully before you move it. Rinse it before first use. Drain it between trips and leave the cap off so the inside dries, because water left sitting in a closed container goes stale. If it has been stored a while, give it a rinse before you drink from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacities: 2.6 gallon (10 L), 3.2 gallon (12 L), 5 gallon (19 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: PE (polyethylene), per the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking water: Can be filled with drinking water directly, per the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispensing: Spigot valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Green, Black, White, Orange, Blue, Beige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA: Supplier states BPA free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions and empty weight: Not stated by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo things to know about the options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capacity list shows some sizes twice, once as 3.2 gallon (12 L) and again as 3.17 gallon, and once as 5 gallon (19 L) and again as 5.02 gallon. Those are the same two capacities written two ways, with the second pair marked by the supplier as a different body type. The supplier does not explain what separates the two types, so if that distinction matters to you, ask us before ordering rather than guessing from the label. Separately, the supplier's own listing text described this as PVC while its material field says polyethylene. We have gone with polyethylene because that is what the structured data says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions Shoppers Ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes can I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.6 gallon (10 L), 3.2 gallon (12 L) and 5 gallon (19 L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put drinking water in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The supplier states it can be filled with drinking water directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between 3.2 gallon and 3.17 gallon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose are the same capacity written two ways. The supplier marks the second as a different body type but does not say how it differs, so ask us if it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is the 5 gallon when full?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 42 lb of water plus the container, which is why it has two handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it PVC or polyethylene?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplier's material field says PE, polyethylene. Its older listing text said PVC. We have gone with polyethylene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the spigot come fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the spigot is part of the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fold flat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a rigid container. For one that folds, look at our collapsible 2.11 gallon water container instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it BPA free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplier states BPA free. Polyethylene does not contain BPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot published by the supplier. The photos give the best sense of the proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for hot water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo temperature rating is given, so keep it to cold and cool water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop it tasting stale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrain it after each trip and leave the cap off until it is dry inside, then rinse before the next fill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yardhomedeals.com","offers":[{"title":"Green \/ 3.2Gal (12L)","offer_id":66386761318749,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 5Gal (19L)","offer_id":66386761351517,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 2.6Gal (10L)","offer_id":66386761384285,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 3.17gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761417053,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 5.02gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761449821,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3.2Gal (12L)","offer_id":66386761482589,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5Gal (19L)","offer_id":66386761515357,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2.6Gal (10L)","offer_id":66386761548125,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3.17gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761580893,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5.02gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761613661,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3.2Gal (12L)","offer_id":66386761646429,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5Gal (19L)","offer_id":66386761679197,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2.6Gal (10L)","offer_id":66386761711965,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3.17gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761744733,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5.02gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761777501,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 3.2Gal (12L)","offer_id":66386761810269,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 5Gal (19L)","offer_id":66386761843037,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 2.6Gal (10L)","offer_id":66386761875805,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 3.17gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761908573,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 5.02gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386761941341,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 3.2Gal (12L)","offer_id":66386761974109,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 5Gal (19L)","offer_id":66386762006877,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 2.6Gal (10L)","offer_id":66386762039645,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 3.17gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386762072413,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 5.02gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386762105181,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 3.2Gal (12L)","offer_id":66386762137949,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 5Gal (19L)","offer_id":66386762170717,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 2.6Gal (10L)","offer_id":66386762203485,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 3.17gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386762236253,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ 5.02gal-Type 2","offer_id":66386762269021,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6090\/7101\/files\/yhd-16683098308957-clean_f17970a6-3299-4c96-ae27-f4690446835b.jpg?v=1794397241","url":"https:\/\/www.yardhomedeals.com\/products\/water-storage-container-with-spigot-2-6-to-5-gallon-jug","provider":"Yardhomedeals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}