For anyone interested, Scepter makes a water spout for this jug that is as over engineered as the can itself, the "NRS SCEPTER 10266 Military Water Can Spout". The valve is very beefy and has a positive snap open mechanism. Its great and turns the otherwise bulky jug into a dispenser that everyone can easily use for water or as a sink. We love it.
I’ve been looking at the 2.5 gallon containers to throw in the car for day trips. Someone’s water bottle is inevitably empty, washing hands before lunch, cleaning cool rocks we found, so many uses! 5 gallons is overkill for day trips, and I always use my water for all the random needs. Great video, and it’s always worth the effort to get the family outside!
100% agree 👍 2.5 gallons seems like just the right amount for everyday activities and short weekend trips. Especially with little ones inevitably getting dirty haha I appreciate you watching!
Thank you! I will have to get one of the 2.5 gallon ones to see if its easier to lug around. We will have our 5 gal. one for the rest of our lives probably
Been using the scepter surplus water and fuel jugs since 2014 for camping in the back country. They are tough and simple, They empty quick, and the water jugs are easy to clean and sterilize. You can also pick up 2 jugs in one hand with the way the handles are designed on the fuel jugs. Easy to tie down and bunch together with the same jugs.
I completely agree! Ours is about 4 years old now and it has never let us down. We have beat it up too and it continues to impress! I just wish it was easier to pour.
@GetTheFamilyOutdoors Admittedly Yes, they are quite heavy when lugging them, but at the same time, I'm a woman with far less strength than a man. It would be easy for you to carry 😊
The problem with Dometic is the cap breaks and replacement caps are not available. Making matters worse is Dometic’s customer service department failing to respond to inquiries about obtaining a replacement. So, if your cap breaks, you’ll likely need to buy another unit for $70. Not acceptable.
That's a good point. I hadn't thought about replacement parts. The scepter is practically indestructable, so if you're worried about durability, I wouldn't hesitate to grab one.
I have been using the Scepter for years, and all I do to make it easier to use is put a dispenser on it. I got a USB dispenser from Amazon that costs $8-15 and fits perfectly on the nozzle.
Can you recommend any battery operated dispenser that would fit without modification to the Scepter lid? I know you might not be able to put link here, but any name or key search word, please...
@@alopandur I don't know of any that fit directly on. I have always used a 3d printed adapter so that any of the cheap amazon water dispensers fit onto the scepter. if you search "Scepter Water Container Pump Adapter" you should find a few different variations. As far as the pumps go. Most of the $10-$20 ones have worked good for us.
For anyone interested, Scepter makes a water spout for this jug that is as over engineered as the can itself, the "NRS SCEPTER 10266 Military Water Can Spout". The valve is very beefy and has a positive snap open mechanism. Its great and turns the otherwise bulky jug into a dispenser that everyone can easily use for water or as a sink. We love it.
I’ve been looking at the 2.5 gallon containers to throw in the car for day trips. Someone’s water bottle is inevitably empty, washing hands before lunch, cleaning cool rocks we found, so many uses! 5 gallons is overkill for day trips, and I always use my water for all the random needs.
Great video, and it’s always worth the effort to get the family outside!
100% agree 👍 2.5 gallons seems like just the right amount for everyday activities and short weekend trips. Especially with little ones inevitably getting dirty haha
I appreciate you watching!
Scepter is the only thing I use. I have a 2.5 gallon and several 5 gallons. Great video!
Thank you! I will have to get one of the 2.5 gallon ones to see if its easier to lug around. We will have our 5 gal. one for the rest of our lives probably
@@GetTheFamilyOutdoors Yes they are kind of like an anvil or or pyrex or something. Take care!
Been using the scepter surplus water and fuel jugs since 2014 for camping in the back country. They are tough and simple, They empty quick, and the water jugs are easy to clean and sterilize. You can also pick up 2 jugs in one hand with the way the handles are designed on the fuel jugs. Easy to tie down and bunch together with the same jugs.
I completely agree! Ours is about 4 years old now and it has never let us down. We have beat it up too and it continues to impress! I just wish it was easier to pour.
@@GetTheFamilyOutdoors "NRS SCEPTER 10266 Military Water Can Spout" will change how you use the Scepter 5 gal cans, no more pouring.
@@Unhallowed_Saint I will have to get one and try it! $27 seems steep for a spout but it might be worth it since the Scepter jugs are so durable.
I have the 10 L Scepter with the spout!I take a few they rugged for bouncing around off road
I'm gonna have to get one to test out!
I like our Igloo camping water jerry cans. They hold 6 gallons and are bpa free and rated for food grade. Found them on Walmart online for $17.99
Sweet! I will have to give those a try! Do you find them hard to lug around?
@GetTheFamilyOutdoors Admittedly Yes, they are quite heavy when lugging them, but at the same time, I'm a woman with far less strength than a man. It would be easy for you to carry 😊
Awesome video! Subscribed!
Thank you!
The problem with Dometic is the cap breaks and replacement caps are not available. Making matters worse is Dometic’s customer service department failing to respond to inquiries about obtaining a replacement. So, if your cap breaks, you’ll likely need to buy another unit for $70. Not acceptable.
That's a good point. I hadn't thought about replacement parts. The scepter is practically indestructable, so if you're worried about durability, I wouldn't hesitate to grab one.
I have been using the Scepter for years, and all I do to make it easier to use is put a dispenser on it. I got a USB dispenser from Amazon that costs $8-15 and fits perfectly on the nozzle.
We have done the same thing. We printed an adapter for one of the cheap battery powered dispenser and it worked great for about a year!
Can you recommend any battery operated dispenser that would fit without modification to the Scepter lid? I know you might not be able to put link here, but any name or key search word, please...
@@alopandur I don't know of any that fit directly on. I have always used a 3d printed adapter so that any of the cheap amazon water dispensers fit onto the scepter. if you search "Scepter Water Container Pump Adapter" you should find a few different variations. As far as the pumps go. Most of the $10-$20 ones have worked good for us.
Everyone needs water!
Does the Dometic come with the tap featured in the video?
Sadly not. The Dometic Faucet is another $65 if you can find it on sale.
Very handy thanks!
There are so many other options out there that are better. Stop buying slope crap.
Let me know what you recommend! Thanks for watching