Just wanted to know how members are carrying extra fuel with them. I am looking into the Kolpin fuel pack jr with the rack bracket. Does anyone have this? Is it worth the money? Thanks for any input.

 

2 separate, one gallon jugs are much cheaper,and strap down just as well. I have seen those have sealing problems with the cap. Not sure if the problem was the operator or the equipment, but the cap was leaking, and wouldnt stop. The ones that strap down with the cap as the high point, are a better design.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: hondabuster

2 separate, one gallon jugs are much cheaper,and strap down just as well. I have seen those have sealing problems with the cap. Not sure if the problem was the operator or the equipment, but the cap was leaking, and wouldnt stop. The ones that strap down with the cap as the high point, are a better design.</end quote></div>

I gotta disagree. I have the 3 1/4 gallon flat tank. It has only leaked once and that was because I had the seal crooked. I straightened the seal and it was fine. I also know several other people with this tank as well as the smaller ones. None has ever had a leak.

However, every "normal" tank I have seen has leaked. The fact that the cap is the high point is irrelevant due to all the sloshing around that happens on the trail.

I know the flat packs are expensive, but they definitely have their advantages. They are extremely rugged, easily secured, and simply do not leak (as long as the seal is straight).

 

This is how us rednecks carry gas.A $30 six pack rack and a $5 jug

 

Thank you all for your input. I think I am going to get the fuel pack jr and bracket. I like how it does not take up any rack space. I will make sure to put the cap on straight though.