Secure and store gas and liquids on your vehicle safely. Read our blog on Gone Atlas for innovative storage solutions and tips for worry-free travel.

Why Is a Fuel and Water Supply Necessary on a Vehicle? 

Transporting liquids, whether water or fuel, can be a hassle sometimes, especially if you do not have the right equipment. Let’s say that you have an ample water supply that you have to transport via your vehicle. If you do not secure it well enough it might lead to a spillage causing other items on that said vehicle to be destroyed.  

Considering you will have your vehicle at your disposal that means that you do not have to worry about the weight of the liquid as much so you can carry more of it. The best thing you can do to safely store it is to acquire a good storage container that will be leakproof and that will not break if it gets thrown around. 

If you are someone that enjoys spending time in nature or just traveling a lot you will know that it is not uncommon for your vehicle to break down and for you to get stranded. It is important to have resources with you in case of emergency and while waiting for help to arrive.

Maybe you are on a road for a really long time and you do not have any gas pump near you but your vehicle is going to run out of it.That’s why having containers filled with water and gas is a must when it comes to long-distance travel or just rural traveling. Now you are probably well supplied when going on longer trips but is your load secured enough?

Storing liquids in store-bought packaging is not a good thing to do for long relations. That is because they are not built to withstand long-term use. It is okay to have a plastic bottle laying in your vehicle in small amounts but if you are transporting larger amounts of fluid, it is best to invest in a more secure form of container. Something that will not break easily and something that you can attach to your vehicle so it doesn’t stumble around.

One great way of transporting your liquids is in your truck bed. A truck bed is a must when carrying a lot of things with you. First of all, you save your seat space, and also you can secure those items by attaching them to your truck bed rack. By doing so you prevent those said items from moving and possibly falling out of your vehicle or even getting destroyed.

What Difference Does a Good Packaging Make?

When looking to buy something to store your liquid you would first need to know what kind of thing you will use it for. Maybe you will only go out of town for a few hours on a relatively safe route in which case you would not need to spend a lot of money on your liquid packaging. You can always bring water bottles with their original package.

But let’s say that you are going out of town for more than a few days. You would need to take care of that water supply that you have on you so it doesn’t go bad, spill, etc. If you were to keep your water in the disposable plastic packaging it came in, in the sun the plastic would leach BPA into your water. Now if you are in an emergency situation you would still use that water but it is not recommended otherwise.

That’s why it is important to have a more sturdy and more durable container. Glass container is a good choice because it will not leak any harmful substances into your water supply however it is very fragile. One of the best type of materials to use when looking for a good storage option is stainless steel, aluminum, and high-grade plastic.

Front Runner Plastic Water Jerry Can With Tap

• Material Used – Food-grade BPA-free polyethylene
• Dimensions – W 360mm (14.2″) x H 475mm (18.7″) x L 180mm (7.1″)
• Capacity – 20l (5.3gal)
• Weight – 2.38kg (5.25lbs)

Light yet durable smart water container. This Jerry Can have a tap so you can pour water easily and without making a mess and wasting your supply. A great addition for anyone that enjoys offroad traveling and camping.

Front Runner 20L Jerry Can Red or Black W/ Spout

• Material Used – 0.9mm Cold Rolled Steel (DC 04 EN 10130)
• Dimension – 165.1mm (6.5″) L x 342.9 (13.5″) W x 469.9mm (18.5) H
• Weight – 5.44kg (12lbs)

A great canister for beaten-up roads as it is made out of steel and can withstand the tumbling inside the vehicle. The Interior is coated with Rezol lining to prevent rusting. Canister made both for gas and water.

RotoPax 3 Gallon Fuel Can

• Dimensions – 16″ L x 15″ W x 4 1/2″ H
• Weight – 2.35kg (5.2 lbs.)
• Capacity – 3 US gallons (11.36 liters)

An amazing gas & liquid container that is light yet durable. Always a great addition to your vehicle.

RotoPax 2 Gallon Water Can

• Dimensions – 17 3/4 L x 13 1/4 W x 3 H
• Weight – 1.8kg (4lbs)
• Capacity – 2 US gallons (7.57 liters)

Light and durable Roto-Molded can with thick walls and leak-proof construction.

Leitner Designs HydroPOD Shower Kit

Unlike the containers mentioned so far, this is a great addition to your truck bed rack. It can be mounted within a few minutes and can serve as a portable shower. It is a durable container coated in a black powder finish.

The hose that comes with it is 20′ long and can even reach the engine compartment when mounted on the back of the vehicle. Able to be pressurized using the integrated hand pump.

Let’s Wrap It Up

Whether you are going on a long trip or not you should always be prepared. Keeping your supplies safe is a really important thing because you do not know what will happen once you step onto that road. High-quality canisters are a must if you are an outdoorsy person.

They keep your water and gas supply safe and oftentimes do not require a big investment in order to get them. High-quality materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and high-grade plastic are the most popular choices when picking the material for said canisters.

They keep your water and gas supply safe from physical damage and do not leak any harmful substances into your water.