Folding fuel containers/local jerries
I have an XT with a 20 litre tank which is probably fine for most stages of the trips I'm planning to Morocco and Nepal. However, there will be one or two times when I'd like the security of an extra 5/10 litres or so of fuel. A steel ar even a plastic jerry seems like an awful bloody thing to have on the bike for months for the occasional use in the south of Morocco/Iran. I'm wondering, is it easy enough to buy those 5l plastic fuel cans in Morocco and Iran that you get in service stations here? I'd be happy to sacrifice a few quid a few times to have a plastic jerry on my back seat then give it to a local after the long stage.
Alternatively, I've seen collapsible water containers all over the place but no one seems to sell them suitable for fuel. Anyone know of one?
Lastly, is there any reason (apart from tricky filling!) why I can't put petrol in old pop bottles?
Cheers, Matt
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