Water Storage Containers
Food-grade containers for holding treated water at home. Sized from a few gallons that one person can lift to drums that stay where they are filled.
Specifications are manufacturer-published figures compiled in August 2026. We have not independently tested this equipment. A dash means the figure could not be confirmed with the manufacturer.
Choose by brand
5 brands make water storage containers. Each brand page lists only that brand's models.
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Reliance
Canadian maker of the Aqua-Tainer and related jerry-style containers.
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WaterBrick
Interlocking containers designed to stack in a small footprint.
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Scepter
Military-specification water cans, also sold to civilians.
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Augason Farms
Water barrels and treatment sold alongside its food storage range.
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AquaTank
Collapsible food-grade bladders for large volumes in a small stored size.
Every model compared
Water weighs about 8.3 lb per US gallon, which is what makes container size a handling decision rather than only a capacity one — a filled 7-gallon container is around 58 lb, and a 55-gallon drum cannot be moved once full.
| Model | Capacity | Material | Stackable | Spigot | Notes |
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| Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7 gal | 7 US gal (26.5 L) | HDPE, BPA-free | Yes | Yes, hideaway | The common budget default |
| Reliance Rhino-Pak 5.5 gal | 5.5 US gal (20.8 L) | HDPE, BPA-free | Yes | No | Rigid, square profile |
| Reliance Desert Patrol 6 gal | 6 US gal (22.7 L) | HDPE, BPA-free | No | Yes | Jerry-can shape |
| WaterBrick Standard 3.5 gal | 3.5 US gal (13.3 L) | HDPE, BPA-free | Yes, interlocking | Optional | Stacks four high |
| WaterBrick Standard 1.6 gal | 1.6 US gal (6 L) | HDPE, BPA-free | Yes, interlocking | Optional | Lighter to carry when full |
| Scepter Military Water Can 5 gal | 5 US gal (20 L) | HDPE, military specification | Yes | Optional | NATO-pattern can |
| Scepter Water Can 2.5 gal | 2.5 US gal (9.5 L) | HDPE, military specification | Yes | Optional | Half-size version |
| Augason Farms 55 gal Water Barrel | 55 US gal (208 L) | HDPE, food grade | No | Pump required | Cannot be moved once filled |
| Augason Farms 30 gal Water Barrel | 30 US gal (114 L) | HDPE, food grade | No | Pump required | Fits where a 55 will not |
| AquaTank AquaTank II 60 gal | 60 US gal (227 L) | Food-grade bladder | No | Yes | Collapses when empty |
A dash means the figure could not be confirmed with the manufacturer. Compiled August 2026.