Water
7-gallon water containers (2-pack)
Reliance · Aqua-Tainer 7 gallon, pack of 2
Two containers hold 14 gallons: one gallon per person per day for two people for a week, ready before the taps stop.
Amazon listing: “Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container (Pack of 2)”. Checked on Amazon on November 3, 2026.
Part of: Blackout Kit Family Kit Whole-Home Kit
What it does
- Two rigid 7-gallon containers made for drinking water
- Built-in spout on the lid for pouring
- Stackable and easy to store in a closet or under a bed
- Each holds about 7 gallons (26 litres) and weighs about 58 lb when full
How to set it up
- Wash each container with warm soapy water and rinse well.
- Fill with tap water from your normal supply (treated city water needs nothing added).
- Screw the cap and spout on tightly and wipe the outside dry.
- Write the fill date on a label on each container.
- Store somewhere cool and dark, off bare concrete, away from fuel and chemicals.
Storing and looking after it
Empty, rinse and refill every 6 months (Ready.gov advice for water you bottle yourself).