I purchased a couple 5 gallon jerrycan's about 8 months ago. Along with the cans I purchased a bendable pouring spout.

I decided to rotate the fuel in them this weekend (non emergency.

I very quickly discovered the jerrycan's didn't have a vent hole and neither did the pouring spout. It took me about 30 minutes to empty each can by tipping it up and back then up and back to let air into the can.

Now I will purchase a spout with an air vent incorporated into it.

Would have been a real bummer trying to fuel my car in an evacuation situation.


What have been your experiences with gear that you are glad you tried out before you needed it?

CO