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Wavian 20L NATO Jerry Can

$119.99
  • Made in Latvia. Since 1937.
  • Free US shipping on orders $150+
  • Fully welded, recessed seams — no crimped metal
  • CARB & EPA compliant — legal in all 50 states
In the box & dimensions
  • Includes: 20L jerry can with bayonet-latched cap, factory spout, gasket
  • Capacity: 20 L / 5.3 US gal
  • Dimensions: 13.5″ L × 6.5″ W × 18.5″ H
  • Weight: 9.5 lb empty (excludes shipping box)

Spout included — no add-on needed. Spare or replacement spouts sold separately.

10L or 20L?
10L
  • 2.6 gal · ~6 lb empty
  • 11.5″ tall — fits behind seats and in tight bays
  • Easier to lift, pour one-handed
  • Best for: overland, motorcycle, boat, home top-off
20L (this)
  • 5.3 gal · 9.5 lb empty
  • 18.5″ tall — standard NATO holder mount
  • Twice the fuel per stop
  • Best for: trucks, generators, tractors, disaster prep

Same steel, same seams, same closure — both to NATO spec.

The Wavian 20-liter (5.28 gallon) fuel jerry can, built to authentic NATO specification since 1937. Cold-rolled steel, fully welded recessed seams, three internal handles for solo or two-person carry, and a bayonet-latched cap that seals leak-proof in any position. Manufactured in Latvia by the original factory.

  • Capacity: 20 liters / 5.28 US gallons
  • Construction: 0.9 mm steel with fully welded, recessed seams
  • Exterior finish: high-durability powder coating
  • Interior finish: fuel-resistant internal coating
  • NATO STANAG-compliant profile and mount pattern
  • Three-handle top for solo or two-person carry
  • Bayonet latch closure — seals leak-proof in any orientation
  • Integrated breather pipe for smooth pour
  • Empty weight: 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)
  • UN-certified for hazardous liquid transport (see below)

Sold empty. Empty jerry cans are exempt from DOT hazmat regulations under 49 CFR 173.29(b) and ship via standard ground carriers.

Free US shipping on orders $150.00+

Carrier-calculated shipping below $150.00.

Ships from California
Authorized US distributor
Ships next business day · 365-day defect warranty · 30-day shipping-damage window
Dispatch
Orders ship within 1 business day from our California warehouse.
Manufacturer defect
365-day return window. If a can arrives defective or fails from a manufacturing defect within a year, we replace it or refund — return shipping on us.
Shipping damage
Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Please keep the damaged box and take photos of the box and the can before opening or discarding — we need those to file the carrier claim.
Change of mind
Unused, unopened cans can be returned within 365 days; buyer pays return shipping. Contact us first for a return authorization.
Related questions

Good to know.

What fuels is it rated for?

Gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. The interior carries a fuel-resistant internal coating. The color convention: red for gasoline, yellow for diesel, blue for kerosene — same steel underneath.

Is this legal in California and other CARB states?

Yes — in Red, Yellow, and Blue. Wavian jerry cans ship with a spout system that meets the CARB (California Air Resources Board) and EPA Portable Fuel Container standards, which makes them legal for sale, transport, and refueling in all 50 states. The certification covers the can and spout together — that's the assembly you receive.

Color note for California. CARB reserves three colors for consumer portable fuel containers: Red for gasoline, Yellow for diesel, Blue for kerosene. Black and Olive Drab have no assigned fuel designation, so those two colors are not permitted for sale or fuel use in California. Outside California they're identical to the certified colors — same steel, same fully welded recessed seams, same NATO spout — but if you are in CA, choose Red, Yellow, or Blue.

Federal rule: 40 CFR 59 Subpart F. California rule: 17 CCR §§ 94500–94517 (color code in CARB certification procedure CP-501 §2.2).

Does it come with a spout?

Yes. Every Wavian fuel can includes a CARB-compliant spout with a breather tube for smooth, glug-free pouring.

What makes it different from cheap look-alikes?

The seams. Wavian seams are fully welded and recessed into the body — knockoff cans pinch and crimp their steel, and that fold is exactly where they split and leak. Add 0.9 mm cold-rolled steel, a bayonet closure with locking pin, and the same factory in Latvia since 1937.

20L or 10L — which one?

The 20L (5.28 gal) is the NATO standard — roughly 40 lb when full. The 10L (2.64 gal) carries half as much at half the weight and fits where the 20L won't. Same steel, same seal, same spout.

Is an empty jerry can hazmat to ship?

No. Factory-new, never-fueled cans are vapor-free and exempt from DOT hazardous-materials rules (49 CFR 173.29(b)). Your can ships standard ground — no hazmat surcharge, no special carrier.

How does shipping work?

Orders ship from our warehouse in Chico, California, and shipping is calculated at checkout based on your address.

More answers on the FAQ page.