Bug Out Fuel: Scepter Military Fuel Can for Vehicles

These Scepter mil-spec gas cans have some significant advantages over metal jerry cans. I review the plastic fuel can that is the preferred choice of Canadian and US military. These are military grade gas cans that are made in Canada! NO RUST! NO EXPLOSIONS! BUILT ROCK SOLID!
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[@CanadianPrepper]

Get scepter fuel canisters here canadianpreparedness.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=scepter*

[@WPAOutdoors]

This was about 2-3 years ago. Would love to see an update and how it's holding up.

[@stephenurban9880]

I have ones that are well over 10 years old and other than some scrapes are good as new.

[@waldo-ot6ul]

They hold up as a veteran trust me

[@AleksandraTheGreat]

Mine is holding up great and I got 2 years ago!!!

[@proudamericanrobman2829]

random trick i learned in the military about those when they start to get old and hard to open by hand is put a little fuel on the threads and gaskets before you close them. will help seal them better and will lub the threads to open it easier.

[@liammiddleton3064]

Does it make a difference if its gas or diesel?

[@RakTheGoose]

@@liammiddleton3064 has to be diesel, because diesel fuel is oil based. gas evaporates and will dry it out

[@liammiddleton3064]

O ok

[@alterego5124]

@@liammiddleton3064 Use silicon spray..AKA, tire/tyre shine or WD40 and spray the inside of the lid. That'll keep it freed up

[@liammiddleton3064]

Wd40 would probably be the best option

[@rpq1968]

The reason for three handles on the fuel containers is to be able to know what you are grabbing in the dark. The military water containers have two handles. In pitch black it is easy to identify between the two.

[@alterego5124]

Original reason for the 3 handles is as he mentioned and to allow 2 people to share the load and travel easier/quicker in bad/long conditions. The 2 handle idea for water identification is a good upgrade.

[@stephenurban9880]

The water jugs the American military uses are single handled. They are made by Scepter as well as LCI and look identical.

[@anthony9thompson]

Also when they are empty the three handles make it easier to carry 2 in each hand

[@tylergooden2183]

If you didn’t smell the gas and drank it anyway, maybe you deserved it

[@CityPrepping]

Great idea on the full canisters. I've been debating whether to add another fuel tank on my primary bug out vehicle since it drinks fuel quickly. Adding this to my "to buy later" list on Amazon. Thanks for sharing this!

[@followerofgms8294]

get a tune up see if that helps with your gas

[@underscr0e]

@@followerofgms8294 the tacomas get like 450km if you are lucky from a tank of gas...small tank.

[@WILLSACKETTShpadoinkles]

This is perfect, thank you. I've wanted something like this for a while but never realized I could buy them

[@JamieHitt]

Awesome fuel canisters, CP! But, the entire video, I kept thinking, "Dang, I love that bed cover! And why doesn't MY truck have an AC outlet in the bed. Maybe, I'll get a Toyota. Wait a minute...fuel canisters...pay attention, Jamie!" Lol!

[@AW-xv7dq]

for future episodes please consider what the focus of the video is... Please do not use anything "shinier" as props as it will distract us. Thanks in advance.

[@poolee77]

I know these videos are older but I'm getting great info and ideas, currently working on my dream bug-out truck.

[@izegrimcreations]

I was gonna ask why you went with that cover instead of a canopy (I prefer canopy), and then I saw the obvious answer 45 seconds in lol

[@scottmuck]

If you live in Canada you've already "bugged out".

[@CanadianPrepper]

lol true

[@jimbaritone6429]

@@theaviator06 Not in person - he's 4000 km away and he doesn't like coming here. The feeling is mutual.

[@vitalityfox]

@@theaviator06 he's a fucking libtardo dumb ass who is literally ramming the country into the fucking ground. Canada is in deep shit if they don't get rid of that fucking idiot.

[@keeponsearchingearth1543]

Those fuel cans are $80.00 plus GST at Princess Auto in Edmonton AB and I plan on getting 4 of them as well. Cheers

[@FawazALShehab]

I have 4 of these, been using them for water and diesel, love em

[@theapocalypsechronicles3]

The Jerry-can and the Ameri-can have an interesting story behind them. The Germans during WW2 came up with the design after many prototypes. They were adopted by every military force in the world after that The Americans slightly redesigned how the can is seamed together and the nozzle different but the 3-point carrying handle has remained the same. Plastic for water and gasoline and steel pressed cans for diesel fuel as it is oily enough to stave off corrosion.

[@jusportel]

The Americans did more than “slightly redesign” the can, they kept only the general size, and three handles. The US can is flimsy, prone to leaking, very hard to open quickly, requires the use of a separate spout, even on military vehicles with the pull out fuel filler. I drive an M37 every day, and also carry spare fuel. I have two British cans from 1945, and one from 1980. Two US cans from the 80’s, and one of the plastic Scepter cans. The British cans are almost an exact copy of the original “Jerrycan”, and are an absolute pleasure to use. The Scepter can is pretty good, MUCH easier to open than the old metal US cans. It also pours smoothly enough, that you don’t need the spout for the M37. The US metal cans are ornaments.

[@Jollyprez]

Please note that these cans can hold just about ANY fuel - kerosene, diesel, and gasoline. The ONLY difference is the cap retainer ring's color. Red for gasoline, yellow for diesel, and blue for kerosene.

[@lyfandeth]

Unfortunately, in the US a variety of city, state, and federal laws make the Sceptre tank illegal for gasoline. EPA/CARB nonvented tanks and nozzles. DOT requirements for flame arrestors (steel filter screen.) And often it is illegal to put gasoline in a plastic can, or any can that is not red and "approved".

[@serotta5384]

Too bad we can't purchase these in the United States, unless perhaps you know of a distributor. Princess Auto does not ship to the US. Thanks for all of the information and your videos.

[@Everlanders]

Wow, wish I could have got a couple of these before heading south...

[@MrRayMac1963]

Thanks for the info. I’m planning to swap out my metal cans to these this winter. Being just outside of Detroit, I found a couple places just across the bridge in Canada that have them on the shelf. Just go pick em up, no shipping, no price gouging, no headaches.

[@Jalandarah]

you probably don't have this problem up in Canada, but down here in Florida, where it gets kinda.... warm.. the fumes from the fuel can expand creating enough pressure on the cap to make it very difficult to open. Other wise, these are some of my favorite gas cans, I have 2 for when I go on long trips (or for when the zombies come..)

[@rustychains1897]

FYI gas weigh 6 lbs per gallon vs water at 8 so unless your gas can is super heavy it will always float, even completely full.

[@OH8STN]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO!!! I've seen those cans before but have not figured out a system for carrying/mounting on the Outback yet. Perhaps on the coming roofrack. One question: Why didn't you buy a diesel truck? Anyway thanks for the demonstration. I seriously love the more pragmatic videos.

[@CanadianPrepper]

If the diesel taco was an option I would have, I've been looking into getting an old beater as my real SHTF mad maxmobile. This is just more practically suited to my current everyday life needs, and runs a bit better in the cold winters here.

[@liammiddleton3064]

Block heater

[@doubleganger2]

you can't buy the scepter gas cans new in the united states. Sometimes you can get them on ebay but they are really expensive. The green surplus ones are meant for diesel and you have to replace the cap gasket for gasoline.

[@martyshannon7542]

I do like the cans. Problem we had in the Military, hot days, fuel expands and you could not get the caps off by hand. Never knew they had a wrench until I saw it on U-Tube.

[@thomascragen1734]

For anyone interested you can go to the hardware store go to the plumbing section and build a great spout .a male to female for the can a 1" male to 1" Barb and about 12" of clear Polly. They work great and poor really fast so you don't have to stand there all day . I also have a us military 1" lever lock spout and it fits the scepter can great. Anyway great video keep them coming.

[@jonathanbosco8458]

Excellent video, excellent product, if anyone carries extra fuel please please carry small auto fire extinguisher in the cab section. Freedom for all

[@jimbaritone6429]

The Scepter cans are the best, no question. Cold weather vs. material has always been a consideration, but I've used these in my personal truck for years, and never, ever had an issue. Scepter used to make a better pour spout that the one now most commonly available in Western Canada, so I'm looking at alternatives. I prefer web/bungee fastening to metal "cages, with a piece of thin foam mat (backpack/yoga mat?) between the jerry can and the side of the box. Some guys say metal cages are better. To each his own - this has worked for me. My personal truck has the OD green Scepter cans - I try to get them on sale. I've got one 10L version of this Scepter Mil-spec container filled with lubricating oil - just in case. (0-W-20 Synthetic in winter). As an old guy with too many miles in the north behind me, I go by experience for some things. Even the "consumer grade" red Scepter gas and yellow Diesel "jeep cans" (same dimensions) are well made, although nothing like the Mil spec that these are.

[@wmsatic]

I've had my pair for at least 10 years: refilling them twice each year. Two primary complaints. First is that the caps lock up between refills. So I purchased the cap wrench which goes with these cans. Second is the fill spout accessory. The cap with the long fill tube coming out its center. They leak, during pouring, and get worse with age. Using a siphon or a battery operated wand pump each require a platform.

[@jeanviger7398]

I currently have this 20l gas can. Also wrench to tighten the cap and scepter spout. I will be adding 3 more. I do have photos of my set up.

[@AleksandraTheGreat]

I got this coz of u and is amazing. Hard and sturdy. Was def worth spending 80 bucks on in I got it in Princess Auto.

[@Deorse]

I'll have to check those out. Right now I use those "Midwest" brand 5.2 gallon metal jerry cans that you can pick up over at Harbor Freight for about $45USD and some change. They're pretty good, I bought 10 of them so far, and I have had very few problems with them. They're much better than those cheap plastic gas cans that you can pick up over at Walmart, but eventually I'd like to upgrade to some of those "LC Industries" and "Scepter" brand mil-spec gas cans. For those of you who can not afford to spend $90 on a mil-spec grade gas can, like I said Harbor Freight sells "Midwest" metal jerry cans that are pretty good for about half the price of a "Scepter".

[@johnlord8337]

10* Made in Canada.

[@rodneysellers1907]

I just bought some for twenty per for brand new ones. I know a guy who has a bunch of them. and the cool screw on funnel. I paid ten for it.

[@Bushy_P]

I bought 4 of these cans and two of the fuel nozzles at princes auto. Tell them you want them for the sale price of 69.99 canadian and use a $15 cupon makes a couple of these cheep. Well cheeper... The nozzles are definitely worth it as they are durable, reparable and empty the cans quick and much quicker then a hand pump, it takes about 30seconds.

[@PREPFORIT]

Good bug out Vehicle information. An imperative for getting to my BUG OUT location.!

[@QuaabQueb]

3:44 You forgot to show one of the main features of these! The reason why they have that 3-handle design is so that you can grab 2 cans side-by-side in one hand!

[@subdawg1331]

well done the water jerrys were amazing actually ...

[@edwin2005hk]

For that price you can buy 6 Scepter 5 Gal Red Jerry cans with EZ-Pour gas can caps. Have you heard of the cheaper ones burst in the past?

[@joewest531]

I can vouche for the cans I'm in the U.S. Army and we use the shit out of these things I also keep 2 in my truck at all times

[@liammiddleton3064]

Nice but do you know if these are the exact same ones?

[@billcat1840]

I have a 98 Dodge Dakota as my BOV. 5.2 modified V8. I carry these Jerry cans too. Army surplus store sells them. 52 usd.

[@TimingAndChanceHappens]

I bought 4 five gallon gas cans at walmart for just $6 each. I regret every penny spent. They are cheap and have the most ridiculous child safety features that make it impossible to use them to refuel a vehicle. They only work on small machines like lawnmowers. I'd much rather have some like in the video.

[@Justintime8510]

Technically (or last i herd) those cans are not legal here in the States. Yes they even restrict how quickly you can fuel your rig!

[@jimbaritone6429]

@@Justintime8510 Not in California, or so I'm told. But I'm not too worried about California.

[@rkaag99]

The size vs a larger perm. tank is nice if (heaven forbid) you should break down and have to transfer to another vehicle. The perm tank would prohibit you from taking the fuel with you. Also, I like the flow rate of that pump. The pumps at the station have the auto shut off safety so they can push the high flow rate. With this, you are relying on human intervention to limit a spill. If it's dark you might not see it topping off.. and bingo!! your pant leg just became a gas-soaked wick. This was a great find... Thank you! -rob

[@CPS-cm6yn]

Very informative. I will get one or two as soon as the budget allows.

[@garynoftall129]

I wonder if the thinner wall military style plastic gas containers are OK. You can buy them for $17 each at Costco and anywhere else for a few dollars more. They are very durable. A full can will expand and contract with temperature but you can leave the vent valve a little loose which solves the problem. Contraction isn't an issue (I've had it happen). They won't expand until the temp is above 30c.

[@noctilucent7396]

About to buy two. Thanks Canadian prepper.

[@jnwilliams1986]

Just a FYI they can and will leak lol. However the reason it has three handles is that it will cinch easier with tie downs and ratchet straps and more importantly - the water version only has ONE handle. That way you will never mix or confuse the fuel or water jugs based off the handles.

[@liammiddleton3064]

How do you stop them from leaking

[@uzi1951]

I bought two of the real metal mil-spec ones. Not the Cheaper than Dirt Chinese knockoffs. Cost me over $100 for each with shipping. And they were being prohibited from selling them to all the surrounding states. My state MA is the most restrictive states and when it wasn't listed I snagged two before I couldn't get them. So they go in the back of my 1996 417,000 miles Tacoma. I use one of the siphon hoses with the glass marble in the end. You just move it up and down twice and it siphons pretty darn well.

[@CanadianPrepper]

417000!!!! Thats the main reason I got one! I hope I can get that much out of mine!

[@fishhooks100]

Got a 97 4-runner here with 260k on it..... no problems, just regular maintenance.

[@stephenurban9880]

While these are FANTASTIC containers, since 2016 when this video came out they have become almost unobtanium in the USA. This is due to EPA regulations.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

for that price 2 of them would buy a in the bed tank ! $109 on the amazon link you sent !

[@sheldonwhalen4779]

You should look into the shaker siphon I have one works like a charm

[@sergiogarcia-fk9ho]

keep some rags and stuuff the rags along the side of the inset into the can to build pressure...it will increase flow

[@nomadsurvival4952]

Those are some nice skookum gas cans if your with a group that may be the best that way if you have to abandon one vehicle it would be easy to move the gas cans to the other vehicles Nice.... I will be looking for a few of these.... I have had the metal gas cans and ended up with rust bits in my gas tank and clogging up the filter I will never tough another metal gas can ever...

[@HARMARSCH2]

Those are good. My Dad had a couple of those for hunting but they grew legs and walked off with someone. Is there enough room under the tool box at the front for the other cans?

[@haroldhprittjr7007]

Wow I like that cover ! Things made in Canada are great products! We have been GM people my dad always said Canadian GM vehicle’s we’re better built ! Love the idea about it floating we’re it has the air pocket on top ! It would be nice if they were made from recycled plastic they might be and if so that makes it so much more ! Toyotas are great vehicle’s they are hard to beat ! Resale value is always high dependability is superior and they really run and drive so good with great features like the 400 watt AC power inverter! Also if you change brakes or just little ad ons, simple maintenance you’ll find there so easy to work on and have features like 2 pins 3 wire clips and compress the caliper pull old pads drop in new ones 2 pins 3wire clips and your done ! No bolts to take out and have trouble getting them back in or holding it up keeping it together and starting a bolt ! Nope Toyotas are great and easy to work on I’ve worked on them and find something new a great made that solves problems that I’ve seen other manufacturers have and still have. Great video very helpful in deciding about a great gas can !

[@calvingreene90]

Those are good fuel cans but I would go with mounting auxiliary tanks underneath so I only have to flip a switch to use the fuel. Then instead of using fuel stabilizer just cycle through the fuel regularly.

[@thatguyc5899]

The handles are made to determine help you determine what is in them in the dark. The Scepter water cans only have one handle. All of the fuel cans have three handles. The funnels also are not interchangeable between water and fuel for the same reason.

[@sharifbukhari7926]

The whole design comes originally from German fuel cans wich the whole world then copied after WWII. And 3 handles are actually made to make carrying easier and more versatile. So different number of handles is an upgrade (or downgrade) on this piece of German engineering.

[@jasonhowe1697]

I generally suggest replace stock fuel tank/tanks with 300 litre primary and 100-150 wheel well tanks with either direct dump into mains or direct to engine with direct cut over.. atleast 100 litres or more in jerry's NOTE: jerry can always be put in an outdoor environment for venting purposes.. i would think not a wise idea having fuel cans in a an enclosed area,, and nothing but diesel,,

[@PureDWhiteCloud]

Best buy comes through!!!

[@GeordiePrepper]

Nice bit of kit that man.

[@onwheels8232]

gas engine are not (in my opinion) the best option for the bug out vehicule. the best is the diesel one because is best sealed and with an well sealed air filter and an in take that you could mount on the roof of the car you can drive it with the hole engine in the water as long as the water doesn't enter in the in take. if you have a lot of gear to transport with you i will suggest to look on the surplus military trucks. excellent off road capability and can carry way more load than an pick up. sorry for my eanglish. hello all the way from italy

[@TheMountainRN]

I miss my tacoma 8). Awesome link thanks

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

I might get one of these for my father!! Plus the flo n go syphon handle. (& some for me too)

[@CT-ti3st]

Laws in different countries are so...interesting to say the least. Our neighbors to the north have MUCH stricter gun laws that we do...I however can own a fully automatic M16 (pre 1987 with the right paperwork) or a grenade launcher, but can't buy these because of the f'n EPA...yet every time I visited Canada was FAR cleaner than 90% of the places I have been to in 'Merica...

[@bindingcurve]

Population density helps with the pollution issues

[@daveunderwood6498]

One of those "Super Jigglers" would be prefect. Easy to store and would empty it in 1 1/2 minutes. I think there is even a bigger one that would do it in 30 seconds.

[@leroyj9044]

If anyone is looking for a bug out vehicle, i would highly recommend a 7th, 8th or 9th (the beginning of ford considering MPG also the use of the 300 L6 engine) generation ford f150 In the current market they are cheap, parts are readily available, the 300 straight 6 is a very reliable and plenty powerful engine (it was even used in commercial applications) they do exist in a 4wd configuration with the near bulletproof c6 transmission. But even 2wd they're not bad for light offroading with a good driver. they can be found with dual tank systems which not only adds redundant fuel pumps but also extended range (off hand the number 40 gallons combined capacity sticks in mind) though the gas mileage is atrocious for heavy daily use (15-20mpg give or take) which with no extra fuel a full set up could result in between 600 and 800 miles of range.

[@Karl-ps1rc]

Hey bud can I have a swig? Ppffffff!! What is this? HAHAHAHA! Gasoline!

[@TheHocmaster]

love those gas cans, another great canadian product

[@MikeStephanus]

FYI for you canadian prepper that you may or may not know, bullets will go through your truck and through the gas canisters like pencil through paper. you got to bulletproof your canisters

[@liammiddleton3064]

Bullet proof truck

[@williamshaw667]

Great video and info thanks

[@CyprusTM]

Bought 5 of them at DS Tactical for 35$ each fro the water can and 69$ for the gas cans only got 3 of them. They are great

[@TheLiamis]

Got 4 of those old cans from the Korean war era.

[@shiryu42]

That's a cool truck. Great video.

[@Howard3S]

So, one reason I'd want these is to transport in a passenger car trunk, no fuel stink or trunk spill.. Issue is seperate fill nozzle. That would dribble some on trunk carpet etc. Thoughts? Go to something with integrated spout in it?

[@jessierogers7801]

My 2018 Ram 1500 is a V6 with towing package

[@HardcoreFourSix]

They are not CARB compliant and are not sold in the USA, from what I have seen............but I buy them at army surplus stores outside Fort Lewis

[@PaulBuikema]

I like those! I think I may need to invest in a couple for my truck. Have you checked out the Rhino water jugs that are along the same design line? I picked up a couple after Funkyprepper did a video about them a couple years ago.

[@justinfournier1285]

You need the wrench Scepter makes for these, or you will be screwed at some point. Also, they will expand and contract just like any other. I have some that are less than 2 years old, 2 cycles of fuel storage though them with less than a few degrees temperature change, (stored in climate controlled area) that as the fuel vaporized are now bulged out at minimum 1" per side, even when empty.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Thanks for the suggestions I've seen the wrench and have considered it.

[@bryangrim6021]

I have several of these. Prefer them more for diesel than gas. Have you had any issues with the container swelling up with gas vapors? I experienced it enough that it’s shape distorted enough to not fit in its holder anymore so I just dedicated them to diesel use only. Very well made though. Just disappointed with the swelling.

[@Sasquatch-Press]

Not a bad system, economical, portable and no need for external power.😎

[@unconventionalforager6389]

Eye wear...product placement! Nice

[@robertscruton2941]

If it is made in North America I am already a fan!

[@Veruca73]

I have the metal Jerry can but I do agree the value of the plastic ones is something I should consider when I can afford it. My question is related to fuel I have a older king cab truck with a regular size bed. In your opinion would be putting one of those auxiliary tool box looking fuel tanks on the vehicle at the cost of bed space be worth it? I could carry a few Jerry cans instead and have more space for food, water, supplies, etc. and be alright and I currently carry a metal can now in case I cant get to a gas station for whatever reason.

[@expert244]

The brilliant three handle design is from the Germans in WWII. They were the first to do it with their “Jerry” cans.

[@veredaleware145]

I ordered 2 form you the other day

[@nissanlord]

A pour spout would be faster but if used with a funnel depending on how big the small hole is, it'll be at least as fast?

[@Dave_S]

My local Costco gas attendants in BC keep bugging me about how these aren’t safe to use as they aren’t red…

[@650tonyd]

it says on their website that these are only for military use in the USA

[@conedprepper]

Are you planning to put a stationary one in? Are you going to tap it into your main tank if so please post video that would be great.

[@MichaelALoberg]

I looked at these at Princess Auto but choked on the $80 price point. I’m not shy about swapping cash for value, but it’s just a gas can... ended up buying the same size and style at (I think) Canadian Tire for about $22 per unit.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Well I guess theres a reason why they are NATO issue. Certainly not necessary for everyone I agree with you there. They are built much thicker and stronger than those red ones, but it all depends on need I guess.

[@waldo-ot6ul]

Remember you usually get what you pay for and in a shtf situationn or an emergency you cannot afford to cheaper.

[@libertyraptor]

Looks cold out there! I'm in Vegas and it's 80 today!

[@buggymak]

perhaps expensive but made in Canada.... that's says it all !!! ★★★★★

[@g-man1637]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing Shared

[@ShinobiHOG]

Did you make a video about the fuel bladder that can be permanently attached to your truck bed? Ideally under a diamondback hardcover

[@bikiniluvnguy1]

Are the mil spec water cans like this ok for use as gas cans? You can get them on eBay new for forty dollars with free shipping. I noticed some of them when you showed the other assorted cans. For my fuel storage at home I'm running a bunch of older 2.5 gal plastic cans. I do have to burp them all along.

[@fullporaport]

You should use drill pump it will be more easy and fast.

[@nathandeneault5778]

one of the weird times I was just thinking about fuel storage, gas is seriously cheap right now

[@intrinsiccinema7374]

thank you bro

[@bigb0r3]

The cheapest gas can I can find is $18 US for 2.5 gallons and they are terrible, these are not priced unfairly for their size and quality.

[@nunyabizness3382]

Nunya Biznes why did u steal my name bro?

[@bigb0r3]

Nunya Bizness Serious?

[@amirchar]

These are not available in the US, but I have family in Vancouver area... what is a retailer where I could buy these while in CA and then bring them back with me?

[@matthewhoelscher5396]

I wish would could get these in the states.

[@WubblesMinecraft]

If you have fuel in back of truck, foes that mean you wont be living/sleeping in the bed?