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Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Heck, even the GI's in WWII recognized that the German style can was
> superior. They threw out their leak-prone American designed cans when they
> were able to get their hands on the Jerry cans.

Mike

I believe that jerrycans shared an origin with a very similar looking
ammunition carrier.I remember seeing some pictures somewhere a long time
ago, but I cant remember where.


"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:s6OdnfIi7d8eFGndRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> Heck, even the GI's in WWII recognized that the German style can was
> superior. They threw out their leak-prone American designed cans when they
> were able to get their hands on the Jerry cans.

Mike

I believe that jerrycans shared an origin with a very similar looking
ammunition carrier.I remember seeing some pictures somewhere a long time
ago, but I cant remember where.


"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:s6OdnfIi7d8eFGndRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> Heck, even the GI's in WWII recognized that the German style can was
> superior. They threw out their leak-prone American designed cans when they
> were able to get their hands on the Jerry cans.

Mike

I believe that jerrycans shared an origin with a very similar looking
ammunition carrier.I remember seeing some pictures somewhere a long time
ago, but I cant remember where.


"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:s6OdnfIi7d8eFGndRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> Heck, even the GI's in WWII recognized that the German style can was
> superior. They threw out their leak-prone American designed cans when they
> were able to get their hands on the Jerry cans.

Mike

I believe that jerrycans shared an origin with a very similar looking
ammunition carrier.I remember seeing some pictures somewhere a long time
ago, but I cant remember where.


"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:s6OdnfIi7d8eFGndRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> Heck, even the GI's in WWII recognized that the German style can was
> superior. They threw out their leak-prone American designed cans when they
> were able to get their hands on the Jerry cans.

K Horner

Some years back there were stainless steel cans on the market. Haven't seen
them for some time. Does anyone know if they are still manufactured?

"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:ZU_Ic.42770$ju5.15042@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Instead of buying a metal can which will eventually rust buy a mil spec
one.
> They are very good and never rust out or dent. I have 2 and wouldn't trade
> them for any other can.
>
> "Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20040713003424.26583.00001645@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > I want to get a high-quality gas can or two to take extra gas camping,
> > hunting, etc. Is there anythign that jumps out as being the best?
> >
> > It will be carried in my trailer.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -jeff
>
>

K Horner

Some years back there were stainless steel cans on the market. Haven't seen
them for some time. Does anyone know if they are still manufactured?

"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:ZU_Ic.42770$ju5.15042@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Instead of buying a metal can which will eventually rust buy a mil spec
one.
> They are very good and never rust out or dent. I have 2 and wouldn't trade
> them for any other can.
>
> "Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20040713003424.26583.00001645@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > I want to get a high-quality gas can or two to take extra gas camping,
> > hunting, etc. Is there anythign that jumps out as being the best?
> >
> > It will be carried in my trailer.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -jeff
>
>

K Horner

Some years back there were stainless steel cans on the market. Haven't seen
them for some time. Does anyone know if they are still manufactured?

"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:ZU_Ic.42770$ju5.15042@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Instead of buying a metal can which will eventually rust buy a mil spec
one.
> They are very good and never rust out or dent. I have 2 and wouldn't trade
> them for any other can.
>
> "Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20040713003424.26583.00001645@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > I want to get a high-quality gas can or two to take extra gas camping,
> > hunting, etc. Is there anythign that jumps out as being the best?
> >
> > It will be carried in my trailer.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -jeff
>
>

K Horner

Some years back there were stainless steel cans on the market. Haven't seen
them for some time. Does anyone know if they are still manufactured?

"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:ZU_Ic.42770$ju5.15042@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Instead of buying a metal can which will eventually rust buy a mil spec
one.
> They are very good and never rust out or dent. I have 2 and wouldn't trade
> them for any other can.
>
> "Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20040713003424.26583.00001645@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > I want to get a high-quality gas can or two to take extra gas camping,
> > hunting, etc. Is there anythign that jumps out as being the best?
> >
> > It will be carried in my trailer.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -jeff
>
>