Supreme x Wavian 5L Jerry Can
The original behind the Supreme x Wavian 5L Jerry Can is the Wavian Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can — $60 retail vs Supreme's $108.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Wavian 5-liter steel jerry can is a NATO/Wehrmacht-pattern fuel container with 0.9 mm cold-rolled steel walls, an interior rust-proof Rezol enamel lining, a bayonet-style closure with stainless locking pin, and a 25-second pour time through its factory spout. Wavian (formerly Valpro) has manufactured these cans in Latvia since the 1960s for military and overland use; the 5L is SAE J1965 certified and UN approved for gasoline and diesel. Supreme's FW2020 version is offered in red or olive green with debossed box logos on the front face and cap. It released on October 15, 2020 at $108.
About Wavian
Wavian is the importer brand for the original NATO-spec steel jerry can, manufactured at the Latvian factory that has produced the design since World War II. The container itself was developed in 1937 by the Muller engineering firm in Schwelm, Germany, to a design by chief engineer Vinzenz Grunvogel for the Wehrmacht. The triple-handle pressed-steel can holds 20 liters, uses 0.9mm walls, a Rezol rust-proof lining, and an internal breather pipe, and remains the standard fuel container across NATO member militaries. Allied troops nicknamed it the jerry can after their term for German soldiers. Supreme has collaborated with Wavian on a co-branded fuel can.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $108 |
|---|---|
| Wavian retail | $60 |
| Hype tax | +80% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Wavian 5L Jerry Can just the regular Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can?
The Supreme x Wavian 5L Jerry Can, released in Fall/Winter 2020, is based on the Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $108 for the Supreme x Wavian 5L Jerry Can; the Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can retails for $60. That's a 80% markup — buying the original saves you $48, or 44% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can?
You can buy the Wavian 5L NATO Jerry Can from Amazon or from 4x4 Training. Retail price is $60. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
