Android wrote on May 17^th, 2010 at 1:50pm:

One of the last things on my list for this year is a fuel bottle for the extra white gas. I just can't bring myself to spend $20 on a 32 oz. MSR fuel bottle. I know one good reason to use one is the large saftey instructions on it and also the vented cap. But can I use a stainless steel water bottle if I label it well? Any inexpensive idea's? Andy

I don't care for the metal fuel bottles. I prefer to carry my fuel in the "add-on" side pockets on my canoe pack, or food pack.

I know some carry fuel in their packs, but I've seen the seal leak, and you know what happens then. Sooner or later your going to drop the metal fuel/water bottle. If it hits a sharp edge of a rock, and punctures, you can temporarily repair with waterproof tape IF it's a water bottle, but with fuel in it, you have a messy problem. Spilled fuel in a pack can damage synthetic gear, never mind the obnoxious smell.

I carry fuel in this in the 32 oz size. Has built in fuel funnel. Hard too find, but worth it, if you can get one?

Another option is use when I need another quart for extended trips, is the Coleman Brand Premium fuel containers. There usually sold where you get the familiar Coleman gallon cans. I get mine at the local K-Mart.

They sell a premium quart container that's Plastic. Similar in shape to a dry-gas bottle. The price is reasonable considering your getting the best fuel, and your getting a serviceable container for the price. I've used mine for a couple of trips, refilling out of the cheaper gallon can.