What Is Wavian USA and What Does the Site Sell?
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Wavian USA (wavian.com) is the authorized U.S. distributor of Wavian jerry cans — the original NATO-specification steel fuel can. The site sells those cans directly to U.S. buyers, along with a small set of related accessories. If you are looking for the Latvian-made steel can rather than a plastic or crimped-seam imitation, this is the distributor's own storefront.
What the site sells
The catalog is deliberately narrow: a few can sizes, a water variant, and the parts that go with them.
| Product | Capacity | What it is | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20L Jerry Can | 20 liters | Flagship fuel can, full NATO spec, five colors | $119.99 |
| 10L Jerry Can | 10 liters | Same construction, half the volume | $109.99 |
| 22L Water Can | 22 liters | Potable-safe water can, made in Australia | $54.99 |
| Spare Spout | — | The same spout that ships in the box | $29.99 |
The page also points to holders and racks for mounting a can to a vehicle, though those are presented as a category rather than a priced item in the material reviewed.
What makes these cans different
The site's central claim is construction quality, and it is specific enough to check against a can you already own:
- Cold-rolled steel body — heavier gauge than commodity cans, so it holds shape after a drop instead of denting in transit.
- Fully welded, recessed seams — the alternative, crimped metal, is what the site calls out in cheap knockoff cans. Welded seams are the reason it does not leak under pressure.
- Cam-lever closure with a Viton gasket — a positive-lock handle that stays vapor-tight through cold and heat cycles.
- Made in Latvia to NATO spec — each can is described as tested for pressure, drop, and vibration.
The site frames the use case simply: steel goes where plastic won't. It names overlanders, ranches, off-grid installers, and first-response fleets as the people who carry it.
Who this site is for
Buy it here if you want the original NATO-pattern steel can and care about seam construction and a sealed closure — for vehicle-mounted fuel, remote fuel storage, or fleet use. The 10L is the same build in half the volume if space is tight; the 22L water can is a separate product for potable water, not fuel.
Two practical notes before ordering: the site advertises free shipping over $150, so a single 20L can falls just under that threshold while a 20L plus a spare spout clears it. And the spare spout listing matters — it is the same part that ships in the box, so it is a replacement, not an upgrade.