Stackable Water Storage Bricks

The usual advice is a gallon of water per person per day. Do the math for a family of four over three days and you get a pile of grocery-store jugs that topple like dominoes every time someone opens the pantry.

Our Stackable Water Storage Bricks fix the domino problem. Each brick holds about 3.5 gallons and locks neatly onto the next, so you can stack them in a closet, slide them under a bed, or build a tidy little wall in the garage. A built-in handle makes them easy to carry, and the wide opening is easy to fill and clean. On comparable models it's also wide enough for dry goods like rice and beans, if you'd rather fill one with dinner.

They're the opposite of dramatic. You fill them, label them with the date, and forget them until you need them. When the water main breaks down the street or the boil-water notice lands in your inbox, you'll be the calm one with water ready to pour.

Stored water stays freshest in a cool, dark spot. Plan to refresh it on a regular schedule (many families rotate every 6 to 12 months) and follow your local guidance on treating stored water.

What to expect

• Four stackable, interlocking water bricks of about 3.5 gallons each (about 14 gallons total)
• Sturdy HDPE plastic; comparable models are BPA-free and food-grade, and we'll confirm material details with our supplier
• A wide-mouth screw-on lid and a built-in carry handle
• Also works for dry-goods storage
• A spigot or pour spout may be sold separately (to be confirmed)

Coming soon: we're finalizing our supplier, so this one isn't available to order just yet.