Proving once again that sometimes the simplest ideas are the most powerful, the Q-Drum makes water transportation a (rolling) piece of cake. For the vast majority of Sub-Saharan Africa, fetching water isn’t as easy as a nearby well, often involving daily trips to water sources miles away. Q-Drum makes these trips less taxing, and proves that a simple tweak to a simple barrel shape can, in fact, re-invent the wheel and bring life-saving water to millions a little more easily.

The Q-drum is user-friendly and durable, made from Linear Low Density Polyethylene with high compatibility for foodstuffs and water. The design itself is simple, with a longitudinal shaft that allows the drum to be pulled using a rope run through the hole. There are no removable or breakable handles or axles, and the rope can be repaired on the spot or replaced by means available everywhere, such as a leather thong or a rope woven from plant material. A simple spout makes filling and closing quick and easy.

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