I do keep a white engine drip pad with my siphon. I have a bag with a ziplock with the siphon, a couple white pads, a funnel and small cup for collecting the last remaining..I keep Biobor Jr. in the bag too.I've used a shaker siphon, works great but my hands always end up smelling like diesel. The Surecan works great but a 5 gal can weighs a lot to be holding high enough to empty. I have a 2.5 gal one I use for the outboard and never had issues.