When you’re camping off-grid, hard jerry cans take up space even when they’re empty. This foldable 8 litre water bag weighs just 50 g, folds flat to about the size of a paperback, and hangs from a branch or a roof rack with a tap at the bottom. We’ve used it at bush basecamps and on coastal weekends, and it’s one of the handiest bits of water storage we have. It cost about $15.
What’s in the box
A foldable 8 litre bag in a BPA-free, food-grade PET/PA/PE composite, with a wide fill opening on top, a swivel tap at the bottom, a reinforced hanging loop and a carry handle. It weighs 50 g empty and folds flat when you don’t need it.
What we like
- Only 50 g, folds flat
- Swivel tap runs steadily
- Never leaked at camp
- Wide opening: easy to fill
- No plastic taste
What we don’t
- Only 8 litre capacity
- Not very stable when travelling
- Best for short trips or as backup
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | MRBULLOCK |
| Capacity | 8 L |
| Material | BPA-free PET/PA/PE composite |
| Weight | 50 g |
| Features | Swivel tapWide fill openingHanging loopFolds flat |
Filling and hanging it
The wide opening on top makes it easy to fill without spilling, even from a stream or a slow tap. Hang it from a tree branch, an awning pole or the roof rack and the swivel tap at the bottom does the rest: a slight twist and water runs in a steady stream, so you never have to lift or tip a full container to wash your hands or fill a mug.
At camp
On a three-day bush trip we hung it from the roof rack and from a corner of the ensuite tent, and it was our wash station, drink refill point and cooking water all in one. It never leaked, it didn’t sag or strain at the seams when full, and it kept running smoothly until it was almost empty. In hot weather the water didn’t pick up a plastic taste or smell.
Build quality
The PET/PA/PE layers are strong but flexible, food-grade and don’t hold odours, and the bag doesn’t collapse in on itself while it empties. The seams are heat-sealed, the handle is stitched solidly, and the tap has held up to plenty of use and travel. It rolls up again without creasing or deforming, and the wide opening helps it dry out between trips.
In the car
The one weakness is travelling with it full: as a soft bag it isn’t very stable, so it suits short trips or a backup supply rather than your main water on the road. Wedged in behind the front seat, ours stayed put. Empty, it disappears into your kit until you need it, so it’s an easy extra for a hand-wash station or emergency water in the 4WD. If you want a rigid container with a tap, see our best camping water containers.
Conclusion: 8L Camping Water BagConclusion
This foldable 8 litre water bag weighs 50 g, folds flat and hangs up with a swivel tap that runs steadily, and it never leaked on our trips. It’s not very stable in the car when full and 8 litres is small for a group, so it’s best for short trips, one or two people, or as a backup. For something that takes up almost no room, it’s very handy at camp. It cost about $15.
A light backup water bag that folds flat when empty.
It weighs 50 g, holds 8 litres, hangs up with a swivel tap that runs steadily, and it filled easily and never leaked at camp. It isn't very stable in the car when full, and 8 litres is small for a group.
- Car campers
- 4WD tourers
- Van-lifers
Yes. For about $15, a 50 g bag that folds flat and gives you 8 litres on tap is an easy extra for camp. It’s not very stable when travelling full, so it suits short trips or backup water.
