For car camping, boats and grab-and-go emergency water in a familiar military-style can.
Amazon $69.03
For a compact 16-gallon utility water tank on a trailer or truck bed; no potable rating is published.
- 16 galCapacity
- 1 tankContainers
- PolyethyleneMaterial
- NoneSpigot
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- One-piece polyethylene with a flat bottom for trucks and trailers
- 5 in. fill opening
- No food-grade, NSF or BPA-free claim published
- No spigot included
The Norwesco Flat Bottom Utility Tanks family
Every Norwesco Flat Bottom Utility Tanks model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank (this one) | 16 gal | 2.0/5 | $132 |
| Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | 20 gal | 1.6/5 | $199.99 |
| Norwesco 25 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | 25 gal | 2.0/5 | $199.99 |
| Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | 45 gal | 2.1/5 | $289.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 44853 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Total capacity | 16 gal |
| Containers | 1 tank |
| Size (each) | 20 x 14 x 17 in |
| Water safety | |
| Material | Polyethylene |
| Features | |
| Spigot or outlet | None |
| Stackable | No |
| UV resistant | Yes |
Alternatives in this size
For car camping, boats and grab-and-go emergency water in a familiar military-style can.
Amazon $58.37For a tall, narrow 20-gallon tank that fits where a wide tank will not; no potable rating is published.
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