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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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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
>
>

 

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
>
>

 

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
>
>

 

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
>
>