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HomeEquipmentWater Treatment and FiltrationPlatypus Classic Bottle with Closure Cap 1.0L |
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Great for backpacking or hiking Aug 23, 2007
By Scott
This holds 80 ounces, a little more than 2 liters (hence, the 2+L) and fits fairly well in my pack's reservoir pouch. The fit is a little tight, but since it's just a pouch it crumples up easily. I would strongly recommend buying the Platypus Drinking Tube. One thing that surprised me is that the plastic is different than I thought it would be. I thought it would feel like a really strong zip lock bag, but the plastic is harder and much stiffer. That's for the best though since that makes it more difficult to puncture. I could probably drop this on some rocks from 5 or 10 feet and it wouldn't bust.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Classic Platypus Water Container - BPA Free Nov 23, 2008
By EscapeFromLA
I discovered the Platypus several years ago when I was looking for a large water container that was *not* a hydration bladder. My original Platypus lasted me about 5 years without a single leak; I decided to get a new one because the plastic on the old one was starting to turn white and wrinkly after all those years of use. But I'm sure it could have lasted much longer. The new bag is BPA free.
Best things about this water container are it's (1) simple without all the hoses, etc. of a hydration system and (2) tough and physically flexible, occupies minimal space.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Yes, I lost the cap Jul 04, 2008
By Angel R. Pinedo
The best thing about this product is the price you pay for a large, transportable water container. Where products like camelbak can be horrifyingly overpriced, you can purchase this guy and put it in a back pack.
It's also quite durable, I've filled it with water and dropped it onto the floor from several feet above and it just won't bust, it's clearly made to last.
However, the most troubling thing about this product is really the mouth piece. It's tiny, and therefore hard to fill and clean. I'm not sure who imagined that having a small opening for a water container would be practical but it clearly isn't. To tell you the truth I wouldn't even consider buying a second one unless that was changed. Oh, and maybe if it had a handle, that be great too.
In the meantime this product does serve it's purpose, I have taken this thing around everywhere and it does well, it's durability does surprise me.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Perfect for traveling! Dec 15, 2006
By Foo Barz
I took both the 1 litre and 2 litre models of this water bottle with me to Australia for a 4 week trip and they worked wonderfully. Things I love about these bottles:
* They're flexible - they scrunch down to practically nothing when empty & are easier to maneuver around awkward water faucets and spouts than hard bottles.
* They're sturdy - I constantly use mine and just threw it in my backpack when I'm out and about. It's still going strong with no leaks or tears.
* Water doesn't acquire tastes or odors from the plastic. Even water I've left in the bottles for a few days remained palatable.
* The one litre model can be stood up on a flat surface. Technically, the 2 litre bottle can as well, but it tends to tip over when full.
I'd also recommend buying the sports-bottle type spouts which are sold separately for traveling and general convenience.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Extremely useful - lay them flat to make them last Jan 17, 2011
By R. Abbott
I see none of the other reviewers has owned one for the length of its useful life, so I thought I'd add a review. They do wear out after a while, but I got about 4 seasons (probably 30-40 nights of camping while backpacking and motorcycling) from mine. (I see one guy ruined his after 4 days, but that was not my experience). The wear comes at the creases from rolling them up, where eventually pinprick leaks occur. Next time I'll just lay it flat in my pack when not in use to maximize the life.
I also taped a cord from the bladder to the cap to keep from losing it, so I guess that's my main product suggestion. But I love these because they roll up to a tiny size and weigh almost nothing when empty, and are very sturdy.
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