Hudson Exchange 2.5 Gallon (2 Pack) Hedpak Container with Cap, Food Grade HDPE Plastic, Natural

These HEDPAK Containers WORIK GREAT FOR HOLDING HOT TAP WATER from a water heater source.These containers stay rigid and firm and do not soften up when hot water is inside them.I have experienced no leaks from around the cap and it fits snugly onto the threads.The containers are sturdy, and the thickness of the container is great.I am using these 2.5-gallon containers for heating a cat bed inside a cardboard box covered with blankets with a small swinging cloth cover for a cat door to keep the heat in.I placed a continuous 3/4" thick piece of foam around 3 sides of the container held with ("DUCK" tape advanced formula from Walmart) duct tape, so the heat is emanating from one direction only. I measured the temperature to still be in the 50's when the temperature was -1 degree F outside. (With a 4 layer fold thickness of blanket around the outside the heat lasts 6-8hours, and at around 30 degrees outside the heat lasts for about 12 hours before changing the water is necessary.)This is a really nice product and performs perfectly for my needs.

These are good quality, safe containers for water. Much easier to carry than a full 5 gal.Wish I could find a SPIGOT to fit the opening. Would be perfect for camping use.

Durable. Rugged. Exactly what I was looking for to store distilled water. Worth it.

I am very impressed with these containers. There is so much junk in this category that I was relieved to find these. Although you’d always want containers thicker, I found these to be perfectly sized - not too thick, not too thin... just right. They are well made and don’t flex much at all when moving them around full - whereas others leave you doubting. The wide-mouth lids are sturdy as well and lock-down strong with no wiggle. Overall, very stout jugs for this class. Surprisingly, there are volume markings (Gal. & Liter) molded into them which I hadn’t expected - side-note: they actually spelled out the volume numbers (“One, Two, Four, Six, Eight”), which I have never seen done and probably limits their international appeal, but I was grinning about it... kinda unique. The only caution I would offer has nothing to do with the jugs themselves, but rather the users. They are translucent (natural HDPE - stout, durable material) which users should understand that it’s not the best for sunlight resistance, but most importantly you should not store potable water in them long term unless they are kept in a dark place - fairly, all clear/translucent containers have this issue. Algae can bloom in the water with just the right amount of light/glow, even white/lightly colored jugs. I’m talking months of storage, but just be advised - outstanding jugs, but if you’re planning on storing water long term, keep them in the dark or treat the water.

I'm using these when I collect automotive fluids in the garage from the family vehicles (5 cars among the 4 of us). Perfect for collecting fluids like oil and coolant to be taken to the recycling center. I like these a lot - zero complaints, and I wish I had found them sooner. They fit together nicely on the shelf, with zero wasted space. And they fit perfectly on the Rubbermaid shelves I've got in the garage and basement.

So far we’re satisfied in the early use of the containers. They seem sturdy enough and for their cost we couldn’t expect more. Time will tell regarding the durability.

This is the second order of these I have placed. Two and a half gallons is the exact amount of water I need for a toilet flush when my water goes off. It does quite often. I used to use the cat litter jugs which were about the same size but they would develop leaks after a while. They just weren't meant to hold liquid for an extended period of time. These seem to be a lot thicker, so I'm hoping to get many years of use out of them. As they say "Time will tell".

So I live in Olympia Washington and we are able to enjoy water from an Artesian well!! Great water and I drive downtown and fill bottles, as so many local folks, for enjoying this chlorine free, 500 year old water. Well the trick is the right bottle that is durable and does not soil with algea, easy to clean. So these are those bottles!! Wide enough mouth to clean with a 24" bottle brush however the algea does not seem to attach to the walls of this plastic. 2.5 gallons is perfect size as I can carry them both in each arm, nice weight. I think 5 gallon gets a bit heavy. No smell or taste!! Made in Canada and delivered by Hudson in about ten days. Great bottles, durable and seal well, no leaking :) Enjoy!! UPDATE after 6 Months. Bottles continue to perform really well, I only have to clean them occasionally and there is no plastic smell or taste, great bottle for water!!!