5 Gallon Samson Stackers, Blue, 8 Pack (40 Gallons), Emergency Water Storage Kit - New! - Boxed! Includes 1 Spigot and Cap Wrench

We bought these containers for emergency preparedness and we are glad we did. I did a lot of research on water containers and this product stood out for it's quality. This is a great product!What do I like best:● they are very sturdy● they hold 5 gallons● they are stackable● we can take them on the go● they are safe (food grade FDA compliant)● dual use feature (storage only or use with spigot)What's good to know:● 1 gallon of water weighs approximately 8 lbs. (full container = 40lbs.)●if you use the spigot you have to punch out the center of one of the caps● we stack them 3 rows high● they may be stacked 4 rows high (one photo below will show this, but we stacked it only for the photo to show you – use your own discretion especially where safety is concerned)● to use the spigot you must turn the container on it's sideSome helpful hints:We did not notice any initial smell but we let the containers air out for 72 hours prior to first use to eliminate any stagnant air or odor that may have remained as a result of the production process. Prior to first use we rinsed out the containers using a solution of water and vinegar. We tag the containers as part of our storage plan rotating the water after every 6 months. When the 6 month limit arrives we filter the water for daily use, and when the container is empty we wash it using the water and vinegar solution. This process works great and ensures that we always have filtered water for daily use, as well as stored water in clean containers for times of emergency.While the 40 lbs weight may be challenging to some, it may prove worthwhile to buy the 5 gal containers and fill them to a capacity which weighs what you can handle. Why should you do that? It may be cost effective and if so you will have the extra capacity option available should you ever want to use it.If you intend to use the spigot you may want to check out the accessory kit that is offered. After punching out the center of the cap you will be left with one container without a solid cap if you do not plan otherwise.Would I buy this product again? Yes, for sure. Oh wait, I already did. You can see in the photos that we have 16 containers (2 different orders). I don't think we are done yet, and this is our go to product for drinkable water storage!!!

I bought 16 of these, (80 gal.,) for emergency/disaster home water supply. I'll say that they were a little more expensive from this vendor than the one I was originally going to purchase from. But that vendor went out of stock, and I couldn't wait.These guys/girls had free shipping also, and they got here fast. Like, almost a week early, fast, from the projected date.So, the bricks. These are food grade plastic. They are thick plastic, and well made. If you really had to you could stack four high, and their structural integrity would hold. I suggest not going higher than three. It's just safer, when you think about the tipping factor. In a four stack, you're almost certainly going lose the top one from the impact if the stack falls.They stack firmly, so that's not the issue. But I live in earthquake country, so the struggle is real. The caps are sturdy, but buy the wrench. If your doing long term storage, you want those caps on tight. The mouths are plenty big enough that you don't really need to use the pressure relief cap on the back side of the brick. However, if you do want to use it, be aware that they come un-drilled under the little white threaded cap. Not a big deal. You can drill them out with a hand drill. Start with a bit about a third smaller than the hole, and work your way up.I don't see any need for the pressure relief, so I left them intact. One less thing to worry about in keeping it air tight, and it leaking. NOTE: DRILL THEM OUT BEFORE FILLING THEM. Otherwise, you're going to have plastic bits in your water supply.So far, I'm happy with everything. And when I buy more, I'll buy from these guys/girls even though it's a few bucks more. They proved themselves with both the shipping time, and the product being of the quality it should be. This not something you want to skimp on if it's for emergencies.

At about $20 per container, I was really scrutinizing this against other containers. I refused to go full-on Big Blue Barrel because those are REALLY impractical for our home and the ones I've seen in other homes don't seem to have lids that would hold out contaminants. My in-laws have them and they spit water out the lids when they're moved, which concerns me. Smaller jugs like these are less likely to have that issue because they're not under the same strains. And even if one is contaminated, you'd lose 5 gallons instead of 55 AND replacing it would be much simpler.As others have said, these are also very convenient when it comes to storage space and moveability. For small containers I would trust to hold water well, this came out on top by a long shot in design and price (I also compared with other websites).I ordered it Tuesday morning. Amazon estimated between 2-4 weeks shipping. Had it by Thursday afternoon.Going to give some of these as gifts and keep the rest.

These containers seem very sturdy with high quality caps and included dispenser. Would be nice to throw in an extra cap in the 8-pack, as using the dispenser requires punching out a hole in the cap, which leaves one cap permanently altered. They stack well up to 3 in my experience. The official manual says 4-high, but the seller doesn't recommend this. I tried 4 high, and the bottom containers indeed started to crush and the stack started to lean. I rearranged to stack 3 high and they seem fine.