Wavian USA Authentic NATO Jerry Can and Spout System - Rust-Proof, EPA & CARB Compliant, Blue, 20 Litre, Wavian 5 Gallon Gas Cans for Kerosene

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.

Overall, these are excellent cans, as good as my salvage NATO cans. These are European (Latvian) made, high quality, 0.9mm steel Jerry cans, manufactured nearly identical to NATO military-issue cans. The only real difference is in the precise shape of the spout opening (NATO can spouts won't fit these), and NATO cans having a changeable content plaque on them since they're usually only in green. These are designed to entirely seal, just like a NATO can, when properly closed. These are NOT cheapo, screw-on plastic child safety-capped containers. These will NOT leak, even when placed on their sides. Noting a common complaint, this means the cans may become slightly pressurized when going up in altitude or when atmospheric pressure drops. This is normal. But it means that the cans may spit out some fuel when opened if they're placed such that fuel is against the cap, or if fuel is sloshing around in the can. Just set them flat or tipped back when opening and give the fuel a chance to stop sloshing inside the can. It can also help to open the can slowly at first to let inside and outside pressures equalize. Some civilian Jerry can colors are intended to correspond to contents, so these will come with labels that match the colors. Red is for gasoline. Yellow is for Diesel. Blue is for kerosene. NEVER put water into any fuel can as it will react with the liner. I believe that Wavian has moved to blue plastic for their water cans. The newer safety spouts are mandated by US law. They actually work fairly well if you can lift the whole can with one hand and operate the spout with the other hand (easier with a 10-liter). But they're a PITA on a 20-liter. The base part of the spout is still steel. But the upper safety mechanism part is plastic with a metal spring inside.

When I bought my last set of gas cans, I bought plastic red cans 20 years ago. they still work but the nozzles pour the fuel out so slow because there is no vent, and the other plastic pieces to it have long since been lost so I can not seal off the can from the air...I actually use the small "for one gallon" 2 cycle oil bottles that tightly cover the nozzle to at least stop evaporation. Well I bought a generator to use with my travel trailer and realized that these old gas cans are not acceptable. I looked at the various "safety cans" and was surprised of the cost and the bad reviews that so many of them got...hard to fill, hard to pour gas back out, and hard to use because of EPA and other safety standards. I know back in the day I had several old school "Jerry Cans" that worked well but over the many years they got lost or rusted, so I went looking. I fell upon this can, read the reviews and figured they were pretty good cans. I bought one of the green cans with the optional nozzle...not a cheap proposition, but I was going on the premise that you get what you pay for. They arrived quickly, packed well and no damage. Two days later the nozzle arrived, again in good shape. I played with the filled cap and it seemed very tight and had the safety pin to keep it from accidentally coming open. The standard nozzle that came with it seemed like it may cause problems depending on what you are fueling since it requires the end of the nozzle to be pushed in to release the fuel....kind of one hand on the can and one hand to push the release in unless you were lucky to have a filler neck on the vehicle that you could press against. Well I took it to the gas station, filled it up with no issue, closed and secured the cap...checked for leaks (none) and even put it on its side and it did not leak from the cap...perfect. Took it home...put in the standard nozzle and went to fill the lawn tractor...well that sucked since that safety nozzle nonsense made for an awkward fill. When I got the new optional nozzle...tried it again and it worked great! I also bought extra gaskets....just in case one falls off and I missed it.... I did buy a Nato can holder bracket to put in the back of the truck when I carry it and the generator....perfect! I recommend the can...but buy the option nozzle and gaskets...you will be much happier!

These are the best. No more dangerous plastic gas cans ever. Quality is outstanding. One thing to have in mind is that the nozzle holder is made of plastic, so I added some Velcro wrap to keep it safe in place.

Bought this yellow Jerry can, realized yellow is typically universal color for storing jet fuel JP-4 or JP-8 or diesel fuel but I took off the diesel sticker decal and replaced with a gasoline flammable #3 decal. I like yellow, I usually purchase red but most of my tools and other yard tools are that color. Yellow stands out more but I use this for diesel with gas only sticker decals on it for my own personal lawn mowing storage needs. Structure is sturdy. NATO military grade aluminum. Spout is great addition. Yellow paint within aircraft industry is typically applied to alloys or in fuel tank spaces inside fuel cells within wing tanks or inside external fuel tanks. I hope the metal was Alodined before painted yellow to prevent static electric contact or discharge. Wavian makes a great Jerry can. I have two, one green and now this one. can’t complain, Jerry cans help to store fuels with good seal in the spout. Will never implode unlike a plastic gas can for lawn mowers or tractor fuel storage. Spout comes with mesh lining for particle separation as you pour out your fuel into a mower or tractors gas tank. Only con to a Jerry can is that there’s not a vent to disperse vaporation so moment you open the spout, the vapors can be strong, but if maintained well and used properly, minimal vapors escape. Happy fuel storage. Enjoy.

To get it out of the way up front - Yes, these are pricey. Yes, these are made in Latvia. Yes, you can get less expensive "Jerry" cans that are actually made in the USA. Yes, the ones made in the USA are actually inferior to these. The design for these, the original Jerry can, is from WW2 Germany. The design was so ideal that these cans became one of the highly prized spoils of war as the Allies advanced through Europe. The standard fuel can the Allies used were flimsy and prone to leaks. All attempts to improve on this design have failed, often miserably. First, there is the weld seam. It is recessed and protected from impact. Standing seams on USA made cans are prone to impact and leaks. Next is the spout (not the nozzle, we will get to that shortly). It seals completely and protects against spills and leaks. There is also an air passage to ensure a splash free pour. Also, notice the embossing on the sides? It isn't there for decoration. That allows the tank to expand if hot without rupturing. Finally, there is a hump behind the handles that you can't actually fill with gas. That is also intentional and helps prevent splashing or chugging. There are other design considerations, but those are the major ones. As for the nozzle that comes with it... Yes, it is crap. Don't blame Wavian, though. That is the fault of the EPA, state, and local governments. Wavian actually makes a great nozzle that works as well as the can does, but it is made to European specs instead of USA specs. To pick up one of these, search on Amazon for Wavian nozzle, European Spec. Valpro also sells one on Amazon that works well.

July 8 2023. I'm going on a long trip and I am unaware of finding a reliable gas station as I will drive 500 miles off-road so I decided to buy some fuel containers. After research I decided on these based on YouTube and Amazon reviews. But I cannot trust those reviews 100% so after receiving the 2 pack of Wavian 5.3 Gal/20L Red cans, I filled them with water and did tests. Without the nozzle connected the cans passed the leak test. After I attached the included nozzles, one leaked (see pictures) and the other did not. I contacted the manufacturer Wavian by email and included the zoomed in picture of the pinhole leak and they asked me for my shipping address to send me a replacement. I provided it and I got silence for 1 month as of writing this review. If the nozzle arrives I will be sure to edit this and let you know how long it took to arrive. I am leaving for my trip in a week so little over 2 weeks ago I decided to order another set of the exact same cans and will be returning the originals when new ones arrive. I think out of 4 cans I should have 2 that 100% work. So to summarize this review, Wavian support is unreliable I hope their jerry cans will be. When you order these, if you get lucky and maybe have everything perform as well as the high price makes you think it should. Then you will be fine choosing this brand just don't get your hopes up if you need warranty support in the future. It’s a shame that multiple vendors are selling these and the first set I ordered will be a return because the Wavian company failed in supporting their product. Update September 11 2023: I am lowering my rating to two stars because Wavian company never sent me replacement nozzles. They just don't care. I will however order another set from a different company as the cans themselves are excellent and don't leak no matter how I placed them in the car during the off-road part of my trip. The car was bouncing and shaking and no leaks whatsoever. One star is for my entire experience with this company. If they care they will contact me and I will adjust my review as I still have their product from another order after I returned this one and the nozzles still leak! I did temporarily sealed them with silicone but I know gasoline brakes down silicone. Anyway, buy these jerry cans only if you do not plan on using the nozzles.

Wavian Jerry cans, they are well built with recessed weld seams to protect them, this can is built the right way.