For a household that wants a ready-to-use 55-gallon emergency tank with a spigot, at a premium over a bare drum.
Amazon $319.99The WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank is the better water storage tank overall, rated 3.6 to 2.8. The WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank leads on features and potable claims. The Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons costs $1.20 less ($318.79 vs $319.99).
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For 60 gallons of portable emergency water in standard 5-gallon containers.
Amazon $318.79Which should you buy?
- Choose the WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank for features (spigot included, stackable, UV resistant vs stackable) and potable claims (NSF certified, food-grade, BPA free vs food-grade, BPA free).
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 | WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank | Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 40% | 40 $5.82 per gallon ($319.99, 55 gal) | 45 $5.31 per gallon ($318.79, 60 gal) |
| Potable claims 25% | 100 NSF certified, food-grade, BPA free | 50 food-grade, BPA free |
| Features 20% | 100 spigot included, stackable, UV resistant | 30 stackable |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank | Saratoga Farms 5-Gallon Stackable Containers, 60 Gallons | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Total capacity | 55 gal | 60 gal |
| Containers | 1 tank | 12 containers |
| Size (each) | 22 x 28 x 30 in | - |
| Water safety | ||
| Material | HDPE | HDPE |
| NSF certified | Yes | - |
| Food grade | Yes | Yes |
| BPA free | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Spigot or outlet | Included | None |
| Stackable | Yes | Yes |
| UV resistant | Yes | - |
| Made in USA | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
