Is there anything better than this for carrying one litre of spare petrol?

[Adios]

I don't need an extra 5L and not a fan of those green plastic cans with their rubbish spouts. I'd rather carry a couple of these. I guess this is all i need but has anyone discovered something else for carry smaller than 5L amounts of petrol or advise against it for some good reason?

It would be well marked of course

 

[lustyd]

I'd never even thought about a smaller container for the outboard, that's a great idea. Wickes sell a very small petrol container for mixing 2 stroke for strimmers etc. that might work too. Petrol might kill the seals on one of those alu bottles so worth testing or researching that before committing. Love the idea though and that would be much easier to carry.

Handy 2 Stroke Fuel Mixing Bottle - 1L | Wickes.co.uk

 

[Scotsailor]

Ridiculous idea. … what if someone who doesn’t know assumes it’s a drink and takes a swig?

 

[mikefleetwood]

I would avoid anything that looks like a drinking bottle, regardless of labelling (labels do fall off).

 

[lustyd]

to be fair they do red fuel specific versions aimed at meths for camping

 

[madabouttheboat]

Here's a similar one with better labelling

750 ML Portable Outdoor Gas Stove Tank Oil Containers Fuel Bottle Emergency | eBay

I carry one of these on my motorbike.

FuelFriend®-PLUS - Jerrycan 1.5 liters: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Can also get a 1 litre version

FUEL BOTTLE/CAN 1 L, HDPE, Bike Scooter ATV Boat Saw, FuelFriend made in Germany 4007228815320 | eBay

 

[Adios]

I'd never even thought about a smaller container for the outboard, that's a great idea. Wickes sell a very small petrol container for mixing 2 stroke for strimmers etc. that might work too. Petrol might kill the seals on one of those alu bottles so worth testing or researching that before committing. Love the idea though and that would be much easier to carry.

The main tank on the 3.5hp tohatsu being 1.4L having an extra 5L seems excessive! And as you say much easier to carry a well sealed 1L bottle. I can make an alternate washer if it proves not suitable.

Found the wickes one thanks for that Handy 2 Stroke Fuel Mixing Bottle - 1L | Wickes.co.uk but the review saying the neck seal is not that great which isn't very promising. The shape looks likely to add an additional glug to pouring as well.

 

[Perrycas]

Ridiculous idea. … what if someone who doesn’t know assumes it’s a drink and takes a swig?

In my youth I lived in a house full of 'alternative folks'. At some point someone had collected urine in wine bottles, They had left but the bottles remained. Most of us knew what was in them. But then someone new moved in. A few weeks later....

 

[Adios]

Here's a similar one with better labelling

750 ML Portable Outdoor Gas Stove Tank Oil Containers Fuel Bottle Emergency | eBay

I carry one of these on my motorbike.

FuelFriend®-PLUS - Jerrycan 1.5 liters: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Can also get a 1 litre version

FUEL BOTTLE/CAN 1 L, HDPE, Bike Scooter ATV Boat Saw, FuelFriend made in Germany 4007228815320 | eBay

Bingo. Glad I asked. In fact feeling foolish for not googling it first! That german one is perfect and very happy to be supporting more local than usual manufacturing.

"Filling opening suitable for the service station" Perfect!

 

[lustyd]

The main tank on the 3.5hp tohatsu being 1.4L having an extra 5L seems excessive! And as you say much easier to carry a well sealed 1L bottle. I can make an alternate washer if it proves not suitable.

Found the wickes one thanks for that Handy 2 Stroke Fuel Mixing Bottle - 1L | Wickes.co.uk but the review saying the neck seal is not that great which isn't very promising. The shape looks likely to add an additional glug to pouring as well.

I have one and find it excellent in terms of seal and pouring...for the strimmer. Madabouttheboat has posted some much better options though so please ignore mine, I'll be buying the little red can!

 

[Adios]

I have one and find it excellent in terms of seal and pouring...for the strimmer. Madabouttheboat has posted some much better options though so please ignore mine, I'll be buying the little red can!

I've just found they have a UK based ebay shop, cheaper than amazon postage which seems to be from EU so tax etc Items for sale by fuelfriend-uk | eBay

 

[Mark-1]

I use a Sigg Fuel flask to store 2T petrol and it works fine. Only downside is the capacity is 900cl or so rather than a nice round litre.

 

[lustyd]

I've just found they have a UK based ebay shop, cheaper than amazon postage which seems to be from EU so tax etc Items for sale by fuelfriend-uk | eBay

careful, it was more expensive there than Amazon for the one I just ordered. They seem to mess about with the price and shipping. I went for the 1l with lockable spout which was a couple of ££ cheaper on Amazon

 

[Adios]

careful, it was more expensive there than Amazon for the one I just ordered. They seem to mess about with the price and shipping. I went for the 1l with lockable spout which was a couple of ££ cheaper on Amazon

arrival date made it seem it was shipping from EU which worries me, haven't tried that lately. If thats the case might be worth looking here FuelFriend®, Benzinkanister für Motorräder Autos Roller Gartenbau Modellbau Boote Scooter Quads 2 Liter Reservekanister Minikanister Ölkanister Kanister jerry cans can jerrycans jerrycan AdBlue®,Harnstoff,Urea

 

[Iliade]

Most of the world's drivers seem to cope just fine with inadequately labelled bottles :-0


(I use MSR bottles. Labelled, red and probably actually less safe.

 

[Adios]

Most of the world's drivers seem to cope just fine with inadequately labelled bottles :-0
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(I use MSR bottles. Labelled, red and probably actually less safe.

less safe because pressure would build up rather than it just burning through? I do prefer plastic ones for that reason. Less of a bomb

 

[Caraway]

Ridiculous idea. … what if someone who doesn’t know assumes it’s a drink and takes a swig?

No worse than Aldi gin.

 

[Concerto]

This is a 2 litre can designed for outboards.
Speedboat 2L 2 Litre Spare Fuel Jerry Can | eBay

 

[MystyBlue2]

I'm pretty sure you can buy fuel bladders. They come in different capacities and are so compact because they are basically vacuum sealed bags that can lie flat, Maybe an option.

Ronhill 1.5L Fuel Reservoir Running Marathon Large Filler Cap Refuel Bladder 5051508478070 | eBay

 

[Adios]

This is a 2 litre can designed for outboards.
Speedboat 2L 2 Litre Spare Fuel Jerry Can | eBay

Also made in Germany. Maybe they haven't offshored everything to china like we have?

I ordered a couple of the 1.5L ones linked above. Perfect for a day out exploring in the dinghy. Enough for a tank refill for the return journey and a spare in reserve.