For a first emergency-water stash of small, stackable tanks that one person can carry.
Amazon $127The Legacy 5-Gallon Stackable Water Tanks, 4-Pack is the better water storage tank overall, rated 2.9 to 1.6. The Legacy 5-Gallon Stackable Water Tanks, 4-Pack leads on features and value. The Legacy 5-Gallon Stackable Water Tanks, 4-Pack costs $72.99 less ($127 vs $199.99).
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For a tall, narrow 20-gallon tank that fits where a wide tank will not; no potable rating is published.
Amazon $199.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Legacy 5-Gallon Stackable Water Tanks, 4-Pack for features (spigot included, stackable vs no spigot, outlet, stacking or UV claim) and value ($6.35 per gallon ($127, 20 gal) vs $10 per gallon ($199.99, 20 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 25 gallons water storage tank; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Legacy 5-Gallon Stackable Water Tanks, 4-Pack | Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 1.6/5 |
| Value 40% | 36 $6.35 per gallon ($127, 20 gal) | 10 $10 per gallon ($199.99, 20 gal) |
| Potable claims 25% | 50 food-grade, BPA free | 0 no NSF, food-grade or BPA-free claim published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 65 spigot included, stackable | 0 no spigot, outlet, stacking or UV claim |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Legacy 5-Gallon Stackable Water Tanks, 4-Pack | Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Total capacity | 20 gal | 20 gal |
| Containers | 4 containers | 1 tank |
| Size (each) | 12 x 10 x 15 in | 15 x 11 x 34 in |
| Water safety | ||
| Material | Plastic | Polyethylene |
| Food grade | Yes | - |
| BPA free | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Spigot or outlet | Included | None |
| Stackable | Yes | No |
