# Are any new gas cans worth a damn? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 8, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201 "2019-06-08T03:08:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/1 "2019-06-08T03:08:05Z")
Since this isn’t the pit, I’ll just ask for recommendations for gas cans. I’ve tried the ones that have a slide on the side that you have to hook onto whatever you’re filling and it allows the gas to flow (in theory) and I’m not a fan. If you have a gas can that you like, and a link, please share. ---
**Author:** ![nate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nate/32/13085_2.png) [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/2 "2019-06-08T03:10:40Z")
These are great: > **[No-Spill Cans](https://nospill.com/)** > > The easiest gas can to use on the market with a press and pour button and Auto-Stop™ nozzle I bought one at Tractor Supply Company but they sell them other places as well as Amazon. ---
**Author:** ![bubba001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f17d59/32.png) [@bubba001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubba001)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/3 "2019-06-08T03:31:38Z")
> [@nate](#): > > These are great: > > [http://www.nospill.com/](http://www.nospill.com/) > > I bought one at Tractor Supply Company but they sell them other places as well as Amazon. I really like these cans. I use them for diesel for my tractor, I use a little harbor freight hand clamp to hold the button down. I used to always spill a bunch of fuel when I used the old cans. Much less spillage now. ---
**Author:** ![Fir\_na\_tine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/4 "2019-06-08T13:03:53Z")
The no spill cans are great! Easy to use and almost impossible to spill when filling something. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/5 "2019-06-08T13:27:21Z")
I use any gas can and one of these [replacement spouts](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149L17FC/ref=psdc_15707861_t2_B06WRRXG1X). Available at your local hardware or big box home store. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/6 "2019-06-08T15:46:39Z")
> [@nate](#): > > These are great: > > [http://www.nospill.com/](http://www.nospill.com/) I have one of those, as well. Works brilliantly, and unlike the three or so other “next generation” gas cans I’ve had, it’s easy to use. ---
**Author:** ![rbroome](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/838e76/32.png) [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/7 "2019-06-09T01:08:58Z")
I love my surecan: [https://www.amazon.com/SureCan-Rotating-Spout-Gallon-SUR50G1/dp/B014VAGRIS?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B014VAGRIS](https://www.amazon.com/SureCan-Rotating-Spout-Gallon-SUR50G1/dp/B014VAGRIS?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B014VAGRIS) ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/8 "2019-06-09T01:33:30Z")
I have one of the Sure Cans as well. Not a bad design, but I have managed to shoot gas on my face by not making sure the pressure in the can has been vented. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/9 "2019-06-09T01:59:58Z")
> [@nate](#): > > These are great: > > [http://www.nospill.com/](http://www.nospill.com/) > > I bought one at Tractor Supply Company but they sell them other places as well as Amazon. Yes, These! Pricey but well worth the money, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/10 "2019-06-09T02:43:17Z")
> [@nate](#): > > These are great: > > [http://www.nospill.com/](http://www.nospill.com/) > > I bought one at Tractor Supply Company but they sell them other places as well as Amazon. I have one of these, too. I was happy with the simpler old ones, but this one is easy to use and works fine. It was pricey, but the cheaper one was obviously going to be a pita to actually use. I got it at the local hardware store. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/11 "2019-06-10T18:11:25Z")
> [@GaryM](#): > > I use any gas can and one of these [replacement spouts](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149L17FC/ref=psdc_15707861_t2_B06WRRXG1X). > > Available at your local hardware or big box home store. That is my view as well. Never had a problem with old cans, had plenty of problems w/ new ones (unsure what brands). I’m firmly in the camp of, "It wasn’t broke, so I’m not interested in fixing it. ---
**Author:** ![MikeF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/12 "2019-06-11T18:51:59Z")
> [@Dinsdale](#): > > That is my view as well. Never had a problem with old cans, had plenty of problems w/ new ones (unsure what brands). I’m firmly in the camp of, "It wasn’t broke, so I’m not interested in fixing it. Ditto. I had a 6 gallon can for my boat that had one of those stupid safety spouts. It took forever to pour six gallons into the tank. Replacement spout and add a vent hole and …voila! A quick transfer of fuel and save nearly $1/gallon over the marina fuel. ---
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/13 "2019-06-11T18:58:48Z")
> [@MikeF](#): > > Ditto. I had a 6 gallon can for my boat that had one of those stupid safety spouts. It took forever to pour six gallons into the tank. Replacement spout and add a vent hole and …voila! A quick transfer of fuel and save nearly $1/gallon over the marina fuel. I’ve tried that but I must have purchased metric cans or something because the caps haven’t fit well. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/14 "2019-06-11T19:07:49Z")
[Eagle Safety Can.](https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/safety/safety-cans/gas/eagle-type-ii-safety-can-7-8-spout-5-gallons-red?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQjwov3nBRDFARIsANgsdoEfNUpNXlJ78tPdwubLwH8RobKLOJWBn772FcDu1rRmqwsmXHggBG8aAkYmEALw_wcB) Don’t get a cheap version with a plastic funnel for a spout. Mine has a metal actuator arm, try to find one of those. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/15 "2019-06-11T20:07:09Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > [Eagle Safety Can.](https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/safety/safety-cans/gas/eagle-type-ii-safety-can-7-8-spout-5-gallons-red?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQjwov3nBRDFARIsANgsdoEfNUpNXlJ78tPdwubLwH8RobKLOJWBn772FcDu1rRmqwsmXHggBG8aAkYmEALw_wcB) > > Don’t get a cheap version with a plastic funnel for a spout. Mine has a metal actuator arm, try to find one of those. Plastic doesn’t rust. My metal one did. I still have my plastic one bought 15 years ago (without all that nonsense on it), still all original except for the vent cap which I lost. I hope to get another 15 out of it, but yes it stays out of the sun. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/16 "2019-06-11T20:10:42Z")
I bought one of the new cans, and never liked it. We go to a family property up in MI. In one outbuilding there was a pile of old plastic gas cans of all shapes/size. Probably 30 of them. Picked out a nice 1G, and I’m good to go. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/17 "2019-06-11T22:18:27Z")
> [@kanicbird](#): > > Plastic doesn’t rust. My metal one did. I still have my plastic one bought 15 years ago (without all that nonsense on it), still all original except for the vent cap which I lost. I hope to get another 15 out of it, but yes it stays out of the sun. I’ve had my can at least 10 years now and it’s not rusting. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/18 "2019-06-11T22:58:17Z")
> [@MikeF](#): > > Ditto. I had a 6 gallon can for my boat that had one of those stupid safety spouts. It took forever to pour six gallons into the tank. Replacement spout and add a vent hole and …voila! A quick transfer of fuel and save nearly $1/gallon over the marina fuel. The one I have pours as fast as the old one. Other than being pricey, it’s a very nice, and completely functional gas can. ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/19 "2019-06-12T11:57:02Z")
> [@kanicbird](#): > > Plastic doesn’t rust. My metal one did. I still have my plastic one bought 15 years ago (without all that nonsense on it), still all original except for the vent cap which I lost. I hope to get another 15 out of it, but yes it stays out of the sun. I’ve never had a metal can rust on me. Just basic care is all that’s needed. The oldest one I have must be over 30 years old. The parts that go are always the spout and vent plugs, for me. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201/20 "2019-06-13T18:36:03Z")
I suspect plastic in the sun will suffer eventually. Not that you should have gas cans in the sun. Metal in a damp environment will suffer eventually. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-any-new-gas-cans-worth-a-damn/835201.md?page=2)