FCMP Outdoor Catalina 45 Gallon Rain Barrel
- Rain Barrel
- Better rated than 65%
A straightforward 45 gallon rain barrel with a space-saving flat back, best paired with your own longer hose if your garden sits any distance away.
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How it ranks among the 20 rain barrels we track
4.6★ across 595 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
595 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
FCMP Outdoor's Catalina rain barrel holds 45 gallons of collected roof runoff in a flat-back design meant to sit flush against a house near a downspout, with a garden hose and shut-off valve built in for drawing water back out.
The flat back is what separates this from a round barrel: it tucks against the wall instead of sticking out, and the small inlet opening is sized to keep kids and pets from climbing in while still catching downspout flow. It is made from recycled, UV-inhibited, BPA-free polyethylene.
- 45 gallon (170L) capacity
- Flat-back design against walls
- 3.5 ft hose with thumb valve
- Recycled, UV-inhibited polyethylene
Who it's for
Gardeners who want to cut down on hose water use and have a downspout they can route into a barrel against the house. Less useful for anyone needing to water beds far from the barrel, since the included hose is only 3.5 feet.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 45 gallon capacity
- Flat back saves space against the house
- Includes hose and shut-off valve
- BPA-free recycled polyethylene
- Included hose is short at 3.5 feet
- Fixed lid may limit access for cleaning
- Single barrel, no linking kit mentioned
Performance notes
Water enters through the small top opening, and a shut-off thumb valve at the base controls flow into the attached 3.5 foot hose, so you can fill a watering can or connect a longer hose for reach.
Specifications
| Brand | FCMP Outdoor |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rain barrels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCMP Outdoor Catalina 45 Gallon Rain BarrelThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 595 | 2.7 / 5 |
| NDS FWAS24 50 Gal. Flo Stormwater Dry Well System Kit with 3 Side Panels & 1 CoverNDS | 4.6 / 5 | 992 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Renator Brass Rain Barrel Spigot Kit. Lead-free Compliant. 3/4 Inch Quarter Turn Ball…Renator | 4.7 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
| RTS Home Accents 50-Gallon ECO Rain Barrel Made with 100% Recycled PlasticRTS Home Accents | 4.2 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.2 / 5 |
| WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Unique Stackable Utility Water TankWaterPrepared | 4.6 / 5 | 779 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the FCMP Outdoor rain barrels
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many gallons does the FCMP Catalina rain barrel hold?
It holds up to 45 gallons (about 170 liters) of collected water.
Does the rain barrel come with a hose?
Yes, it includes a 3.5 foot garden hose with a shut-off thumb valve for drawing water out.
What is the barrel made from?
It is made from recycled, UV-inhibited, BPA-free polyethylene.