These water bladders that fill up in the tub are a great storage of water for an upcoming storm that may cause electrical outage. They’re very well-made, durable and do not leak.

The bladders arrived in a compact package, each folded neatly into a small, lightweight bundle—about the size of a rolled-up towel, making storage easy in my emergency kit. The material, a heavy-duty, food-grade plastic, felt thick and durable right out of the box, giving me confidence it could handle the weight of 60 gallons. Setup was straightforward: I laid the bladder flat in my standard 60-inch bathtub, ensuring the fill nozzle was near the faucet. The included fill sock attached easily to my faucet, and filling the bladder took about 15 minutes with decent water pressure. The process was intuitive, though I had to adjust the bladder a couple of times to ensure it spread evenly in the tub.Once filled, the bladder conformed well to the tub’s shape, holding around 55-60 gallons depending on how high I filled it (my tub’s curved edges limited the full capacity slightly). The material stayed intact with no signs of stretching or leaks, even when I accidentally bumped it while checking the fill level. The siphon pump included in the pack was a lifesaver for dispensing water. I used it to fill a couple of 1-gallon jugs, and the pump worked smoothly, delivering a steady flow without much effort. The water stayed clear and odor-free over the three days I kept it filled for testing, which reassured me about its food-grade, BPA-free claims for safe drinking water storage.I tested the bladder’s reusability by carefully draining it using the siphon pump and a slight tilt of the tub to get most of the water out. Drying it was trickier—I hung it over a clothesline in my garage with the nozzle open to air it out for a couple of days. While it dried mostly clean, I noticed a faint damp spot inside that required extra effort to wipe down, so I’d recommend thorough drying to prevent any mold risk. The material held up well after this first use, with no tears or weak spots, though I’m skeptical about how many uses it’ll withstand long-term without developing micro-punctures, especially if not handled gently.The 60-gallon capacity per bladder is practical for a small household. During my test, I calculated it could provide enough water for drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene for two people for about a week, assuming 1 gallon per person per day for drinking and some extra for other needs. The second bladder in the pack gives added peace of mind, as I could store up to 120 gallons total in two tubs or keep one as a backup. The design is versatile enough for hurricane prep, as advertised, or other emergencies like water main breaks, and I could see it being useful for camping or remote cabins, though I haven’t tested it in those scenarios.One minor issue was a slight plastic smell when I first opened the bladder, which faded after airing it out for a day. The siphon pump’s hose is also a bit short, so dispensing into taller containers required some awkward angling. Additionally, while the bladder is marketed as reusable, the instructions warn against overfilling past the tub’s edge or exposing it to sharp objects, which makes me think it’s not indestructible and requires careful handling.

The plastic seems to be a decent thickness, especially considering it will be supported by the bathtub. Pretty good value for the price.