gas container

[lindy rig]

Can you put auger fuel in small plastic bottle (say 20oz pop bottle or something) or will it melt the plastic?

Trying to think of a smaller and leak proof way to carry a small amount of extra fuel out bouncing around on the ice.

[usmcjsy]

Dont do it, it could prove to be very dangerous. I am sure if you search online you will find a small approved fuel container.

[highlife4me]

It won't melt the plastic but it isn't really a "legal" fuel container. If you do use it make sure you label it as gasoline and maybe try to paint it red so people know what it is. I know it sounds a little anal but better safe than sorry.

[redtrucks]

Not a good idea to use any kind of container except one that is approved for gas.

[PlagueWielder]

Use the small, red, metal camp stove fuel cans made by MSR or other mfgrs. Should be pretty easy to find and will hold about a tank and a half safely.

[GotALunker]

what about the small red plastic containers that coleman sells their Coleman Fuel in? They sell it for use mainly in lanterns, but instead of the gallon can, you can buy a smaller plastic jug

[cold one sd]

In the camping section of a lot of big box stores you will find an Aluminum bottle that is made for backpackers to carry their fuel.

[fishwater]

Nalgene makes a really nice fuel bottle. REI, midwest mtneering have them.

[Capt. Russ]

I've been using one of those Nalgene bottles for years. Holds like a quart and it's never been a problem. Heavy duty very tough.

[Surreal Deal]

Google "Molotov Cocktail" LOL

Seriously though. If there is some scenario where a full tank on your auger is not enough but an inexpensive 1 gallon plastic fuel can would be overkill, then one of those fancy camp fuel bottles mentioned above would be the way to go.

[lindy rig]

I've rarely seen a 1 gallon plastic fuel can that does not leak. Don't really want or need all that extra fuel in the portable. Those Nalgene bottles look perfect, toss in a 5 gal bucket with the ice scoops done.

Thanks!

[Ed Carlson]

I used to carry spare mixed ice auger gas in re-purposed "HEET" bottles I saved up from when I added HEET to my gas tank. Filled a couple as spares, tapped over the cap with Super 33 electical tape so they couldn't pop off in the sled. A "Sea Foam" canister will work too.

A bottle or two will get you through a trip if you forget to fill.

[McGurk]

An empty seafoam can; Brilliant!

[lindy rig]

The Seafoam can is brilliant! I already have one of those!

[tsande00]

I have a 1 gallon fuel can that has a spring loaded nozzle and no breather valve. WOrks pretty well. When you pull back on teh spring loaded nozzle it allows the tank to "breath" and lets the fuel come out. When you release it snaps back and is sealed up by rubber gaskets. Hasn't leaked on me yet...unlike the last one gallon can I had that leaked .9 gallons of fuel all over the floor of my boat.

[bikeoutback]

I have a 1 gallon fuel can that has a spring loaded nozzle and no breather valve.

I have two of these one for the gas for my auger and one for the gas for my chainsaw but different brands. The one for my auger works great, doesn't leak simple to use and no problems. The one for my chainsaw is a hazard all in itself. I used it for one trip and pretty much shot gas all over my buddy. The nozzle is one that your suppose to push down on something to get it to start letting gas through but doesn't work very well with a chainsaw so the only thing we figured was just pull back on the nozzle by hand and tip and pour. Didn't realize that there is gas still in the nozzle it doesn't recede back down into the gas can when done if you stop it by letting go of the nozzle. Well not knowing this I went to put in more gas and pulled back on the nozzle and the pressure in the can shot the gas out of the spout about 3.5 feet onto my buddy. Stupid cheap gas can, as soon as I use up the gas in it it's going in the trash. Wish someone would make the old school gas can with a spout and a vent on the back, not this dumb vent built into the spout and other gimmick stuff that doesn't work.

[LightningBG]

I use a MSR bottle. I love them.

[TravP]

Empty Stabil Bottle

[cwebs]

Nalgene makes a really nice fuel bottle. REI, midwest mtneering have them.

I have been using these for years BUT the E 10 gas has swollen the plastic caps and I can't get the caps off with out tools. My chainsaw also. They worked great befor E 10 gas. E 10 is making many headaches for me.

[Northlander]

Nalgene makes a really nice fuel bottle. REI, midwest mtneering have them.

Thats what I use and make sure I mark it "gas" so I do not confuse it with the ones I have for white gas.

[Esox_Magnum]

Ok silly question since I don't or ever have taken fuel with me for the auger, but how many holes are you guys drilling a day to need to carry extra gas??? I drill alot and only fill mine 2 maybe 3 times a season, just fill it at home and it's good for 5-6-7 trips.

[highlife4me]

I was wondering the same thing. Only time I ran low but not out was when I forgot to close the vent on the cap overnight in the back of the truck. Still had enough to drill 16 holes.

[fishwater]

I have been using these for years BUT the E 10 gas has swollen the plastic caps and I can't get the caps off with out tools. My chainsaw also. They worked great befor E 10 gas. E 10 is making many headaches for me.

[baggy]

Craftsman sells a bottle of premixed gas that comes in a metal can. I bought one for $5 and figure I can use it as a refillable container when it is gone. Bought it a K-m.

[Dry_Fly]

This is what I use also, The 11oz is more expensive than the larger ones not right. Guess it's because they sell more of them. Nothing worse than traveling a long way and not having any gas in your auger. Sometimes the auger will leak if the air screw or something stupid happens like that. I just don't want to ruin a good fishing trip with no gas for the auger and hate hauling a gal. gas can for the smell and room it takes up.