The Dakota 283 Dine N Dash is an excellent way to keep your pet's food supply mobile. Originally designed for hunters, this portable food and water dish holds up to 2.5 gallons of water and half a gallon (~8 cups) of dry food. Even a few dogs will be well off for a day of hunting or a weekend camping trip. The Dine N Dash is designed with a large 8-inch twist lid that seals in dry or wet food. The rest of the unit is hollow, holding up to 2.5 gallons of water. To use the water bowl, lift the handle end, and remove the rubber plug. There's a small recess to store the plug on the bottom of the container when not in use, so your dog won't chew it. When the Dine N Dash is placed on the ground with the plug removed, the bowl fills with water. As the dog starts drinking, water will continuously backfill to ensure they don't run out. When it's time to go, tilt the unit up to return leftover water inside the carrier and push the plug back in place. It's great for trips to the woods, field, vacation, or even just as a regular food and water station at home. The Dine N Dash is designed with the same process as military cargo cases and industrial tanks so it is tough. Toss it in the back of the truck without care it will crack or break. Its polyethylene plastic construction is not only durable but safe. Our water and pet food container are both BPA-free for contact with edibles. The Dine N Dash is the ultimate mobile pet bistro.