|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,168
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,168 |
Question for you folks from the North. Do you have those assinine Vapor free gas cans like we do in the states? If they still sell normal cans in Canada I was thinking of picking up a half dozen 5 gal cans at some place like Canadian Tire while up there for a moose hunt. Anyone ever have an issue bringing them back over the border?
The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. Coolidge
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,413 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,413 Likes: 1 |
You know you can buy old style gas can replacement spouts.I'm glad I bought all my cans before they made the change,but they do make plenty of replacements. https://www.amazon.com/gas-can-spout-old-style/s?k=gas+can+spout+old+style&page=2
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,493
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,493 |
I buy my plastic gas cans at Canadian Tire in Whitehorse and for my buddy that has a flight service.
Our screwy ones are a real pain for filling a Supercub in the bush..
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,325
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,325 |
Look up Scepter gas can. That's the one Canadian tire sells. For a while they were made without a vent and those should be avoided. Might still be old stock in some stores. The newest version includes the goofy vent incorporated into the pour spout but also has an additional vent on the top rear portion of the can behind the handle. This newer design works OK. I like the "4WD - vented" version, rectangular tall box rather than short and fat. It stores better in a cargo hold but needs to be strapped in so it doesn't fall over during transport. Or just buy the more stable regular one if securing it during transport is impractical.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14 |
Spouts can be bought at our local farm store. I made the mistake of buying a can at Canadian tire, no vent.
284lover showed me how to drill, and use a thumb bolt, or a eye bolt for a plug for the drilled, and tapped vent hole.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,168
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,168 |
I bought some spouts on amazon, see if they work with some of my older blitz and specter cans. I will need some new cans and I do like the 4wd vented cans at Canadian tire. The smaller foot print will mean I can fit more in my jeep for a gas run.
The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. Coolidge
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,968
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,968 |
New US EPA rated outboard plastic tanks are scary one way they swell like a balloon in hot weather supposed to be rated for 5 PSI. Have to loosen the cap to vent.
kk alaska
Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 45,202 Likes: 18
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 45,202 Likes: 18 |
You might try these. I have them, and the smaller versions as I got tired of replacing plastic cans and spouts every 3-4 years it seemed. https://deutscheoptik.com/SET-OF-FOUR-20-Liter-Jerry-Can.htmlYou might get their single on and see if you like it, then buy more. Or even get a 10L (2.5 gal) or 5L (1 gal) one to test. One thing for sure, they pour quickly.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14 |
I hardy pass on a good gas can at a garage sale. The Canuck style do like to tip over, I strap them to the side hook just inside the tailgate.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,641
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,641 |
The slip and fall lawyers in the US put the domestic producers out of business with lawsuits every time some goober head poured gasoline on a fire and managed to ignite himself. I think the last one was in Oklahoma.
Imagine a corporate oligarchy so effective, so advanced and fine tuned that its citizens still call it a democracy.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4,124
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4,124 |
There are Nato style jerry cans out there, but with normal pour spouts . I use the blue ones for water and a red one for ATV gas.. Princess Auto sometimes have them.
You can hunt longer with wind at your back
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 29,882 Likes: 6
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 29,882 Likes: 6 |
When I need a plain simple well functioning gas can, I go to our local second hand store. Always has a great variety on hand. Unscrew the cap, tip, and pour. Only two hands required.
1Minute
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 11,952
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 11,952 |
You might try these. I have them, and the smaller versions as I got tired of replacing plastic cans and spouts every 3-4 years it seemed. https://deutscheoptik.com/SET-OF-FOUR-20-Liter-Jerry-Can.htmlYou might get their single on and see if you like it, then buy more. Or even get a 10L (2.5 gal) or 5L (1 gal) one to test. One thing for sure, they pour quickly. I like the looks of those. Far better than what we have to use here.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14 |
I like the old Gott cans
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 60,912 Likes: 14 |
A Canadian Tire can, the spout replaced, and a vent tapped, and pugged with a small eyebolt.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 3,760
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 3,760 |
I like the old Gott cans These ^ ^ ^ are the best ones. They ride the best and last longer than the blitz ones. Most all mine have the rubbermaid name on them. I've got several out of trash piles where they got tossed when folks couldn't find a spout for em Folks looking for a new "old " can can buy a racing fuel can and it'll have a regular spout on it The ones I have left are VP racing. I'm certain they still make and sell the same thing still that they did 20 years ago
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 21,830 Likes: 4
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 21,830 Likes: 4 |
You can buy the vents for the crap ones. Mine are still molded with the flat where it goes.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 9,732 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 9,732 Likes: 1 |
Must be a slow Campfire day.16 responses and almost 600 views. Well done!
Safe Shooting! Steve Redgwell www.303british.comGet your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - Mark Twain Member - Professional Outdoor Media Association of Canada
|
|
|
|
276 members (17CalFan, 2500HD, 160user, 270cowboy, 257 mag, 1OntarioJim, 27 invisible),
1,855
guests, and
946
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,372
Posts18,488,379
Members73,970
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|