I have one of the Reliance containers and it has been an asset. It is 5
years old and not only travels, but it also serves as my drinking water
container for the frequent power outages I encounter at home. When it dies I
can easily replace it anywhere and recycle the old one for a net loss of
$12. Not bad in my book!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Palmer" <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: Product Report: 4 gal water container

> Hi Larry and everyone,
>
> I can't comment on the model you purchased, but i've had very good
> luck with this Reliance product:
>
> http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80837
>
> Mine doesn't leak and they're pretty common around here (why do I
> think they're made here in Winnipeg?)  Hmm the Reliance head office
> is here but not sure where they're made.
>
> That being said they list for $11.99 so I guess you get what you pay
> for but my family has had 3 or 4 and never had any issues.
>
> Good luck!
> Jeff
>
>
> On 4-Sep-08, at 9:54 AM, Larry Chase wrote:
>
>> Volks,
>>
>> Camping Product Report: Reliance Aqua-Clear 4 Gallon Water Container
>>
>> http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80873
>>
>> Rating 1 star out of a possible 5
>> Pros: Nice size and like the translucent blue color so you can see
>> water level.
>> Cons: Lid .... Leaks, leaks, Leaks
>> Bottom Line: Not Recommended
>>
>> Comments:
>>
>> We have been thru 3 of these trying to find 2 that didn't leak.
>>
>> Purchased 1st one from REI.
>>
>> Received ... tested ... lid leaked around gasket.
>>
>> Emailed REI customer service ... got a reply within 30 minutes
>> (amazing). They shipped a replacement item same day and
>> put a note in my account that I had 30 days to return defective item.
>> Replacement arrived in 2 days.
>>
>> Replacement product was fine .... returned leaker with prepaid postage
>> sticker from REI.
>>
>> Needed a 2nd water container and assumed the problem with the first
>> was  a fluke.
>>
>> Went to order from REI, but the same product was no longer available.
>>
>> Hummm ... should have been a warning.
>>
>> Found the same item at Campmor (love that store too) and ordered.
>>
>> Arrived, tested ... leaks much like the 1st item.
>>
>> Upon further inspection there seems to be a defect in the lid gasket.
>>
>> In the process of retuning the Campmor order .... hope their customer
>> service is half as good as REI.
>>
>> BTW .... we have a REI store opening in Santa Fe on 9/12 ... very
>> excited.
>>
>> Damn I gotta get a life
>>
>> larry
>> roadhaus.com