Can't seem to find the old thread, but I came accross an all-metal Jerrycan replica gas container at the Mililani Checker Auto (is it renamed?).  Seemed like decent construction, though the welds were a little rough.  Price was $59, kinda steep, but i'm willing to bet that's cheaper than getting one shipped here.  Wasn't looking for one, and i justs stumbled accross this but if anyone knows where you can find these, please reveal your source 

Pic attached.  BTW, there were only two in stock and this was last week.

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So, I'm curious. What's the difference between metal gas cans and the plastic kine? Do they have any advantages?

For work the plastic can has been banned.  Seems guys in the mainland are more susceptible to getting static electricity discharge with plastic containers versus metal ones.  True or false who knows.

Go to the marine stores and you see the opposite, almost no metal cans and everything is plastic.  Has to do will corrosion perhaps?

From what I recall, there was some gov mandated change in "jerry can" design recently.   It is somewhere in this link:

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/wedco/

Not sure if it applies to plastic containers as well.  BLUF: more regs make a good idea crappier...

Kaimuki City Mill carries those metal cans as well as plastic (of course).  Don't remember the price, it was up there though.

For work the plastic can has been banned.  Seems guys in the mainland are more susceptible to getting static electricity discharge with plastic containers versus metal ones.  True or false who knows.

The problem associated with static ignition is from filling a container in the bed of a truck or anywhere the container is not grounded.  Place the container on the ground before filling and there is no problem.  It doesn't matter what the container is made of, though metal does ground easier than plastic.

Advantages of metal over plastic is that plastic will melt if it gets too close to a heat source, a metal can will not.  A metal can won't get brittle from extended UV exposure causing the seams to split.  Metal cans can rust though, so it's important to take proper care of it and not leave it out in the elements when not being used.

Don't know if they'll ship to Hi, but I've bought from them several times:
www.cheaperthandirt.com
www.colemans.com
   They both have NATO 5 gal metal cans, olive drab color. NATO cans use a flip/locking cover, unlike USGI cans that have a screw-in cap. Size is the same, so both fit interchangeably in racks. Cheaper's cans are new, Colemans are used. Caution: the enamel paint inside the cans can flake off, so use a filter funnel. Both cans are very strong and don't leak. These cans are banned in some states (CA, ME, NY). Cheaper won't ship but Colemans doesn't seem to worry about that. Of course the shipping to HI will be high compared to mainland addresses. Both suppliers charge $50 per can, shipping NOT included.

my source for NATO cans 4 for under $200 and unbelievably, shipping is included to Hawaii:
http://www.deutscheoptik.com/product_info.php?products_id=1718

get extra gaskets, a spout or two and/or super siphons.  great cans!  haha

wow, good find!

applause gladly accepted :p    they are good to go.  interesting mail order catalog items too if you like memorabilia.