The plastic water canteen is intended primarily for use in temperate and tropical environments for carrying drinking water.

Description

The plastic (polyethylene) water canteen holds 1 quart. The canteen, which fits into the standard canteen cup, is olive drab, has a plastic screw cap with an attaching strap, and is carried in the standard canteen cover.

Specification

• MIL-C-43103

Nomenclature

• CANTEEN, WATER, PLASTIC, WITH SCREW CAP

Logistics

• TAMCN: C30602E
• IDN: 01727C
• canteen with plain cap: 8465-00-889-3744
• strap: 8465-01-082-6449
• canteen with M1 cap: 8465-01-115-0026 [pdf]

Improvement

• Echo 1-quart flexible canteen (8465-00-NIB-0041) ^[1][2]

Similar Commercial Item

• Nalgene 32oz Oasis Bottle

Notes

1. ↑ addition: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/03/03-25156/procurement-list-proposed-additions-and-deletions
2. ↑ deletion: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2008-06-16/pdf/E8-13440.pdf