Wavian USA Authentic NATO Jerry Can and Spout System - Rust-Proof, EPA & CARB Compliant, Red, 20 Litre, Metal Gas Can 5 Gallon

We needed a quality gas can that would accompany our UTV on our many forays deep into the backcountry. After cheaping out on a no-name Euro-style, pseudo-Jerry gas can (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY7BXPZY), I was so disappointed in the construction quality and shortcuts taken that I didn't even try to do a leak test on it. Like most of the cheaper pseudo-Jerry cans, it had a protruding marriage seam where the two halves were welded together - including on the bottom of the can so it wouldn't sit flat on a horizontal surface. Back it went the next day and I ordered this Euro-type mostly NATO spec Wavian can made in Latvia. It cost almost twice as much as the one I sent back, but. It has the recessed marriage seam and definitely has thicker metal, better workmanship, and thicker paint. As they say, you get what you pay for.We filled it up and took it on a full-day shakedown test in Idaho's backcountry mounted on our UTV. The 40-mile round trip on the trailer was 50% stop-and-go traffic and 50% at interstate speeds with lots of winding curves. Next came the 65-mile round trip from the trailhead over rough, rocky, runoff carved backcountry roads. These roads were often off-camber, jilting side-to-side, plenty of bouncing up and down, including crawling over the occasional fallen tree limbs crossing our path, etc. it was like a poor man's version of a shake table experiment. As best as I could tell, the can didn't leak a drop. Note that we did take advantage of the safety pin that holds the lid tightly shut. It works and I highly recommend you use it.What I didn't like:1. The plastic storage clip for the pour nozzle comes uninstalled and doesn't hold the nozzle well at all. Someone might make some good coin by selling one that will. Make it out of non-ferrous sheet metal please. 👍🏻2. The accompanying pour spout fell a little short (pun intended). It fit the can fine and didn't leak but I found it too short for some applications. On the positive side, it is self venting and you don't have to Dremel off part of the vent because this Euro can is true to NATO spec and doesn't have the dubious plastic spark arrester in the way.Some reviewers have commented about the detached small diameter plastic pour adapter being ridiculously hard or impossible to insert into the end of the larger plastic pour nozzle. I agree. However, it took 3 minutes on the drill press putting chamfers on the mating ends of the nozzle and adapter to made it tolerable. Yes, they still fit snugly but it was no longer ridiculously difficult to attach and detach the adaptor. See attached pics. I can imagine using the adapter for better control filling smaller tanks like a 4-cycle power washer, a portable Honda generator, a lawn mower, a snow blower, etc.For more gas thirsty applications, we ordered a longer Euro-type spout at additional cost. In my opinion, it should be offered as an option on this Jerry can for those who value the versatility and accessibility the longer length provides (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081HZGDDD). It too comes with that same useless plastic storage clip. 🙄Edit 6/5/2025: I was able to get the plastic storage grip to hold slightly better - emphasis on "slightly". I used electrical tape to "fatten up the part of the nozzles that sits in the clip. It's a kludge that won't last long. Perhaps if you can get a large enough piece of heat shrink tubing... See three new pics attached.

Wavian has been making Jerry Cans in Latvia since WW2. The can is high quality, heavy gauge metal, with a nice fit and finish and a quality paint job. Once you figure out how to remove and install the spout, it's easy enough to use. When not in use, the spout stores securely atop the can. Wavian offers several color options; I went with green to match my 1971 Ford F-250. I installed it in the bed, which has a cap on it. If you're going to use a mounting bracket, make SURE you spend the extra money and get the actual Wavian brand bracket. I tried another brand that claimed to fit but came nowhere close. I ordered the correct one from the Wavian USA website. I did add 2 additional holes to the mounting bracket to meet my needs. Note, hardware (nuts, bolts, etc.) is not included, probably because there is no one-size fits all option.My only complaint is that there was both a product label and a bar code label attached to the can in highly visible places. Not the easy to remove type labels either, but the type meant to hold come hell or high water. It took a fair amount of time and Goo Gone to remove the labels. An unexpected annoyance. Otherwise, very pleased!

Whoever said the spout leaks didn’t clamp it down properly. It’s not seated when it’s tight, it’s seated when you push the latch all the way home. Put your back into it. I was so sick of plastic crap containers with screw tops that tear the seals, and replacing them every year and garbage quality latching nozzles that bend and break. I drove around with this in the car for an hour and a half after filling it and never smelled gas at all. The nozzle is stiff to use but that’s because you’re only gonna put gas where you’re trying to. It doesn’t leak or pee gas all over your fingers. It does cough up some fuel if you open it recklessly but just be gentle, rock it back and tap it on the ground first.Exactly what I wanted. It even fills faster than the plastic one because the height keeps the sloshing fuel away from the filler nozzle. Cannot recommend this enough.The gaskets will go out eventually but keep them lubed and keep some spares on hand.This is a fantastic product.

I have been stuck using the "California approved" plastic cans and they all FAIL. From leaking at the screw on cap to spilling with the pour spout. However this METAL can has nune of that(if you also buy the metal Pour spout). It is a bit heavy once it full so keep that in mind.

the jerry can itself was 5 stars. seals perfectly, locks in place so no odor or leakage. The included spout on the other hand was a complete failure. it would not lock in place so it leaked with every attempt to pour.

Buy from CampingMaxx seller only. Genuine nato cans and great seller to work with.