Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
For bulk water you will pump or siphon out, at the lowest price per gallon of the 55-gallon tanks.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum is the better water storage tank overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum leads on features and value. The Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons wins on potable claims. The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum costs $98.80 less ($219.99 vs $318.79).
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Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons
For 60 gallons of portable emergency water in standard 5-gallon containers.
Amazon $318.79$318.79
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum for features (stackable, UV resistant vs stackable) and value ($4 per gallon ($219.99, 55 gal) vs $5.31 per gallon ($318.79, 60 gal)).
- Choose the Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons for potable claims (food-grade, BPA free vs food-grade).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 50 gallons and up water storage tank; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum | Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 40% | 61 $4 per gallon ($219.99, 55 gal) | 45 $5.31 per gallon ($318.79, 60 gal) |
| Potable claims 25% | 30 food-grade | 50 food-grade, BPA free |
| Features 20% | 65 stackable, UV resistant | 30 stackable |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum | Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Total capacity | 55 gal | 60 gal |
| Containers | 1 tank | 12 containers |
| Size (each) | 22.5 x 22.5 x 34.8 in | - |
| Water safety | ||
| Material | HDPE | HDPE |
| Food grade | Yes | Yes |
| BPA free | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Spigot or outlet | None | None |
| Stackable | Yes | Yes |
| UV resistant | Yes | - |
| Made in USA | - | Yes |