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The Vandal
Hydration is not a crime
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The Vandal is a precision 3D-printed key for accessing public vandal-proof taps. Designed for long-distance hikers and ultralight mischief-makers, it's your ticket to hydration when civilization gets stingy.
*Use The Vandal responsibly. Accessing water from public infrastructure may be subject to local laws, frowns, or the occasional council worker side-eye. This is a tool of liberation, not destruction.
Why You Need One
Access water when you need it most. The precision-engineered design fits standard vandal-proof outdoor taps commonly found in parks, sports grounds, and along hiking trails.
Ultralight – Weighs less than your guilt
Durable – Built for trail miles, not toolboxes
Universal – Fits standard vandal-resistant taps
Discrete – Slips into any pocket or pack
Essential – Water access where others can't
Ethical – You're not destroying anything, just hydrating
Peace of Mind – Because there's no gear more essential than water access
"Weighs less than the sandflies in my tent." — Probably someone walking Te Araroa
"Technically legal. Spiritually criminal. Absolutely essential between Huntly and Hamilton." — Likely a well-hydrated hiker
"I’ve filtered from farm troughs, I’ve boiled brown puddles — but with this, I drink like a king." — Not a thirsty hiker
"Got me through South Canterbury without going door-knocking even once." — Probably a shy NOBO
"This little key has been more dependable than my hiking partner." — Is what most thru hikers would say
FAQs
Yes. As real as a sunburn on day four. We 3D print each one with durable polymer and send it straight to you. No vaporware, no Kickstarter purgatory—just hydration justice in your pocket.
Technically, it depends. You're not breaking a lock or damaging anything—just accessing public infrastructure. Still, laws vary. Be smart, be respectful, and maybe don't wave it around in front of the mayor.
The Vandal is available in four different key types to suit the most common vandal-proof outdoor taps found around the world. From Japanese parks to New Zealand campgrounds, these taps all look similar—metal stumps with no handle, just a socket where a removable key would go. Our four variants cover the standard spindle configurations you'll encounter globally, ensuring there's a Vandal type that fits your local infrastructure.
Only if you're caught being obnoxious. Most hikers report nothing more than a raised eyebrow from the occasional council worker. Just hydrate and move along.
Less than a shadow. Exact weight: negligible. It's lighter than the moral burden of stealing bottled water from a gas station.
Nope. Cyclists, vanlifers, urban explorers, or anyone who needs water on the move can benefit. But hikers get extra street cred.
If you're the tinkering type, sure. But we've already optimized it for strength, weight, and style. Plus, supporting this project helps us keep the taps flowing.
Absolutely. But we suggest just rinsing it and moving on with your weird little adventure.
