Best Gas Cans: Reliable Refueling Solutions | Autance

At first glance, it’s easy to believe that the No-Spill Gas Can is from the future. Customers report that the one-button control makes this can easy to operate, starting and stopping the fuel with a simple motion. It’s even designed to avoid tipping, taking the no-spill aspect just that much further.

Engineered with an attached dust cover, stainless-steel mesh screen, and an auto-stop feature to prevent overflows, it seems the manufacturer has thought of everything. To top it all off, this handy can has a view panel for you to check its fill level easily. Many customers have found the 7/8-inch nozzle a great feature, allowing use with equipment as big as generators and as small as lawnmowers.

With newer SUV models getting smaller and side-by-sides getting more powerful and gas thirsty, you don’t always have room for a traditional gas can. Even if you could fit it in your vehicle, no one wants to smell gas the whole trip. RotopaX has solved this problem with an ingenious design meant to mount the gas can to your vehicle.

This stackable/mountable can has been molded into a thick, durable canister to keep you fueled no matter how far off the grid you’ve gone. You can mount this system to any vehicle to meet your needs, although you will need the optional mounting kits. The two-gallon Gasoline Pack can also be combined with any of the company’s other packs to give you full support on your next excursion.

Take Throwback Thursday to a whole new level with the Wavian Jerry Can. It’s not only the same design as the old school NATO Jerry Can, these cans are also manufactured by the same company.

Made out of cold-rolled steel and coated inside with a rust-proof Rezol lining, the NATO Jerry Can’s durability can’t be beaten. Made to refuel in every climate and place, these cans are simple to use with a leak-proof nozzle that allows a fast flow. And since these cans were designed to be loaded in the back of Humvees and Defenders, there is a built-in locking pin to prevent spilling or opening up during transport.

They are, however, large and heavy and aren’t designed to just be stored anywhere. Like the Rotopax, you’ll need to mount these to your vehicle or store them in a special place in your garage. That said, if they can survive multiple wars, they’ll likely survive you.

A far cry from the plastic cans you’ll find at your local grocery store, the Eagle Safety Can is an old-school, heavy-duty option for those who want the strength of a gas can’s forebears. You can find these cans on almost any construction site or in any crusty mechanic’s garage due to their resilient manufacturing and ease of use.

Eagle used a galvanized-steel body, with a durable powder coating to prevent corrosion and protect your fuel for longer than the average plastic iteration. The fixed handle has a spring-loaded trigger to prevent unwanted spills and ensure a tight seal when not in use. And there is a detachable funnel for ease of pouring and a snap-in strainer to keep your fuel free of debris. You can rest assured this can is worth every penny and will be a useful feature of your garage for decades.

One of the biggest issues with gas cans is how you have to turn the can upside down to pour when you reach the lower fill levels. That can not only be a real burden with a five-gallon can, it also can be dangerous as gas can leak out and splash everywhere. SureCan says it solved that problem by adding a bendable spout that rotates up to 180 degrees and allows gravity to feed your tanks.

Utilizing a separate fill spout at the top rear of the can makes filling or mixing oil and gas for two-stroke engines easier. The thumb-release trigger works as an extension of the handle, in conjunction with a nifty air vent, and allows for easy-flow starting and stopping.

Given that safety is tantamount for the SureCan, customers have noted that the trigger-handle design takes some getting used to, but it gives you peace of mind when refueling.

You don’t have to worry about the durability of your gas can when you opt for the Wavian Steel Gas Can. This tough and capable can is designed to handle whatever you throw its way, all while looking great. Featuring a stunning blue, it’s made out of 0.9-mm-thick cold-rolled steel and painted with an outer layer of epoxy polyester powder coating, which gives it a good color and a bit of added durability. Seam-welded for added strength, the gas can also features three handles, a leak-proof bayonet closure, and a locking pin in its cap. Inside, it’s lined with fuel-resistant Razol enamel to prevent rust and corrosion. Worried about pouring from this 5.28-gallon can? It features a safety spout plus an adapter for vehicles with smaller filler receivers, plus a wide channel breather for smoother pouring.

While this is one tough and capable gas can, keep in mind that it doesn’t fit into all traditional Jerry can slots. Because of its larger size, you’ll need to haul it in your bed or available cargo space instead.

Make refueling a breeze with the Scepter Smartcontrol Gas Can. Made out of plastic, the can itself is lightweight and not too difficult to wield, even when full. It’s designed to be rugged and capable, and it meets EPA and CARB safety standards. Where this gas can shines is its quick pouring. It utilizes a squeeze-controlled flow rate. All you have to do is lift the can, squeeze, and the fuel will start flowing. It can flow up to three gallons per minute, thanks to the built-in air vent in the spout, but the rate is controllable to prevent spills. It all depends on the strength of your squeeze.

With a secure spout and lid, this gas can prevents spills and messy fill-ups. The only complaint might be the price, which is a little high for a plastic product.