I bought this along with the 1 gallon Eagle UI-10-S Red Galvanized Steel Type I Gas Safety Can. I filled them both with gasoline and placed them in my Florida Room (Den) for several days before storing them properly. The whole time I never detected even a hint of gasoline odor. I bought them when my lawnmower conked out on me and had to be serviced. With gasoline now containing varying amounts of ethanol, a form of alcohol that above levels of 10 % can cause major damage to engines because it attracts moisture (water), this purchase was an obvious choice. In some cases this new fuel type can even invalidate warranties for system repairs. I threw out my old plastic, vented gas containers for this reason. These galvanized steel containers have a perfect seal that drastically reduces exposure to moisture, meaning I don't have to make constant trips to the gas station to keep it fresh and I avoid engine repairs. I bought this one with the spout, but not on the 1 gallon. I suppose it's never too late to buy a spout for it. Anyway, great product!