This is a 60L food-grade (HDPE) "total-opening" cylindrical plastic drum with screw-on gasketted lid. Manufactured by CURTEC, and originally used for transporting pharmaceuticals. When they are retired, EUREKA! takes these barrels, cleans them, and gives them a second life as a canoeist's gear barrel.
Pros
- Waterproof
- Buoyant (it floats!)
- Rigid/Strong
- Contains food odours
- Cylindrical (not tapered)
- Full-width mouth
- Screw-on lid
- Large volume
Cons
The size and weight of gear barrels make them less than ideal for long-distance backpacking on dry land. But being waterproof gives them a distinct advantage on water, ie. when canoeing/portaging. Many brands sell a harness that is compatible with these barrels, and makes them more comfortable to carry on your back (sold separately).
 Dimensions:  16 x 23 in / 40 x 58 cm
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