【3 Recommended Water Jugs】Perfect for Water Supply During Water Outages! This One Holds Plenty and is Easy to Pour

When an unexpected water outage occurs, having a water tank or water jug that can be used at the water supply station is reassuring. Let’s check three options by size and material.

Iwatani Material "Washable Water Bag 5L"

The "Washable Water Bag" by Iwatani Material, as the name suggests, features “washability” as its main characteristic and is a foldable water bag.

Unlike bag-type water tanks that are difficult to clean inside and raise hygiene concerns over time, this design has a large opening, allowing you to reach inside and clean it thoroughly. It is designed for easy drying and is also attractive for its compact storage capability.

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It comes with a convenient spout for easy pouring, making it useful for securing cooking water outdoors and transporting water for daily use. Its lightweight design is also user-friendly when carrying water from a supply station to home during water outages, making it a valuable item for disaster preparedness.

When in use, it ensures sufficient capacity, but can be folded down to a compact size like a poly bag. The fact that it doesn't take up much storage space is a high-rated point from a disaster preparedness perspective.

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Product Name: Iwatani Material Washable Water Bag 5L (WWB-5OL)
Price: Open (Actual Price: 1047 yen)
Size: When in use: about 37×36×16cm, When stored: about 37×24×6cm
Weight: About 100g
Capacity: 5L
Color: Olive Green, Sand Beige

Captain Stag "Oasis Compact Jug 10L UW-5042"

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Made of a three-layer structure film of polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, and polyethylene, the "Captain Stag Oasis Compact Jug 10L (UW-5042)." Slim and lightweight yet extremely durable. Before filling it with water, it can be compactly carried when folded flat, making it easy to keep in car trunks or disaster preparedness backpacks.

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The 10L capacity is a well-balanced size that is easy to adapt for everything from cooking at camp to storing drinkable water for disaster preparedness. It can accommodate both a spout and direct pouring, allowing you to choose how to pour based on the scene you want to use it in.

The color is blue, which provides excellent visibility. It is designed to be easy to use for filling water at a supply station or for shared use at evacuation shelters.

Source: Captain Stag.

Product Name: Captain Stag Oasis Compact Jug 10L (UW-5042)
Price: Open (Retail Price: 770 yen)
Size: Approximately Width 425×380mm (before filling with water)
Weight: Approximately 120g
Capacity: 10L
Color: Blue

FUTUREFOX "Water Jug 10L"

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If you're looking for ease of pouring, check out the outdoor brand FUTURE FOX from Minami-Shinshu's water jug. It features a sturdy bucket-shaped self-standing structure.

It remains stable and upright even when empty, making it easy to fill water using the tap, and it has a clear window for checking the remaining amount. It comes with a base height of 10cm, ensuring a comfortable height for pouring water from the tap even when placed on the ground.

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It has a handle on the top, making it easy to carry even when full. It's made of EVA material, which allows it to be folded and secured with a rubber band for compact storage. Its wide mouth design makes it easy to clean, which seems hygienic for continued use.