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Originally Posted by vipergrhd
I prefer the old school look, since I am in Cali you need to get an EPA approved container. I have seen the Rotopax leaked before but I don't know what caused it, I liked the Scepter or Wavian tanks. Not sure about what you mean which one is safer, I say stay away from China built stuff.
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Live in Cali as well, local off road house informed me that RotoPax gas containers were harder and harder to get due to the EPA stuff and there was some shipping drama or something that prevented them from getting in any more. I haven't followed up with them on current status, but maybe something to keep an eye on for options in case we have to go out of state.
I spilled more gas with those dam EPA things than when I just used an extra water pour attachment. Never had them leak though when full and hitting the trail.
I use two 2 Gallon RotoPax and use the water spout to refill the gas tank. They can bloat up in the sun, but never had any issues with them.
For really long trips into Death Valley etc I also bring a Wavian 5 Gallon Jerry Can and use a plastic auto siphon to refill the tank as the EPA spout for that is also total crap.
From a safety perspective it all depends on how you have them mounted and exposed. A really solid jerry can holder can almost enclose the entire J can and adds a lot of protection from rocks and other debris.
The RotoPax are pretty exposed and held with the center screw mounts, but are plastic and can take a beating.
OP - What are you specifically worried about regarding the safety?