Q-Drum: Rollable Water Container

The Q-Drum is a durable, donut shaped plastic container which when full holds 50 litres of water.

The idea of the Q Drum originated in response to the needs of rural people in developing countries who have a problem carrying adequate quantities of potable water from a reliable source. A burden which is generally bestowed on the women and children of each community. In Africa for example, many debilitating back and neck injuries are a result of women carrying heavy loads on their heads.

Rolling water in a cylindrical vessel was the only solution that seemed to make sense.