Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container, Blue , 11.3 Inch x 11.0 Inch x 15.3 Inch

I picked up this Aqua-Tainer to use as a water collection tank for the condensation from my portable air conditioner, and it’s been a fantastic solution. The size is perfect—large enough to hold a good amount of water but still manageable to move around.Pros:Spacious Yet Compact: The 7-gallon capacity is more than enough to handle several days' worth of condensation from my AC unit, even during the hottest days of summer. Despite its capacity, the container doesn’t take up too much space and is easy to store or transport.Durable and Sturdy: The rigid design feels really solid. I’ve been using it all summer long, and it’s held up without any issues. No leaks, and the material feels like it’s built to last.Easy to Handle: Even when full, it’s easy enough to carry and empty, thanks to the handle on the side. The spout is also really handy for controlled pouring.Multi-Purpose: Though I’m currently using it to collect water from my AC, this container would also be perfect for camping or emergency water storage. Its versatility is a big plus.Cons:Spout Design: The spout works well but could be a bit easier to open and close, especially when it’s full. It’s a minor issue, though, and doesn’t take away from the overall usefulness of the container.Final Thoughts: This Aqua-Tainer is exactly what I needed for water collection, and it exceeded my expectations. It’s durable, easy to use, and holds a great amount of water without being too bulky. Whether you’re using it for camping, emergency water storage, or like me, as a water tank for a portable air conditioner, it’s a solid choice. Highly recommend!

I was surprised by this container. I expected it to store water, which is all I needed it to do, but many of the reviews had me nervous to purchase them. I am glad I listened to the majority of reviews that praised this product. I am very happy that I purchased this container.I didn't know, by the product image, that it had a pourable/controllable spout. I knew it had the vent and the cap. So I was pleased to find the spout under the cap, and that it was better quality than the reviews for the add-on/replacement spout had me believe. I figured it was so well priced that the spout was sold separately -- I was wrong.Some reviews mentioned that the container is thin. I wouldn't say that is the case here. The container is sturdy and the plastic is plenty thick. It's not going to tear like a garbage bag, and it isn't going to stop a bullet, but it is thick enough to hold up well. When filling, I often have a hard time telling how full it is without direct sunlight on the container -- to view the water level. You can dent/damage the container with some force, but you'd have to try.I did notice that the replacement spout I bought, not knowing it came with the spout when I purchased it, had a rubber vent stopper with the vent cap. I am using the container as it was originally and haven't tried the replacement rubber stopper and vent cap. The container as is works great, so I just keep the replacement as a back-up. I've read in some reviews that the spout is prone to breaking, but it really seems pretty sturdy. Again, I think you'd have to be pretty rough with it to break it.My favorite feature is that these are stackable. I liked the first one so much that I bought another one today, and decided to write this review. I'll probably get a couple more later -- and stack them.I use them to store water for indoor gardening. I could easily see these used for many other uses like: camping, emergency water, off-road vehicle coolant reserve, and more.I would definitely recommend these containers to others.

I have a small homebuilt camper without a potable water tank in it. No problem when I have city water, because I have a hookup and a spigot. But, when I don't, I use this for my water supply, and for that it works great. Just set it on the counter next to my sink and make sure the spigot is over the basin, and it operates pretty much like a regular sink spigot. Except you have to have the vent open, but that's no big deal.Cheaper and easier than installing a potable water tank, plus I can take it out when I don't need it...I'm happy.For others who are stating that they have problems with leaks around the spigot, in my case, a mighty effort tightening the cap ended that problem.EDIT: I did have an issue, but I was using this far outside the parameters for which it was intended.I decided to make a gravity feed water system for my homebuilt camper. This would save space and allow me running water when I was "off the grid". I got a 3/4" male MIP to 3/4 barbed fitting and replaced the spigot with this. I ran this into a length of 3/4" clear vinyl tube. This i ran inside my camper to the sink to a 3/4" barbed to 3/4" MIP female fitting, into which I screwed the spigot for the water tank.Then, I threw the Aquatainer up on the roof of my camper.It worked perfectly. I had a working sink in my camper that I could use anywhere. I ran several tanks through it just to see how it worked.For some reason, on the last one, I forgot to open the vent. The tank collapsed. One of the corners creased badly and now it has pinhole leaks. I'm spraying several coats of paint there to see if I can fix it, but barring that, it might just need replaced.I'm sure they didn't intend for the Aquatainer to withstand a 5 foot drop and the resulting suction/air pressure. Totally my fault. Up until that moment, the Aquatainer worked just fine.