Platypus Platy Bottle
$10.36 - $16.95
MSRP: $12.95
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Lightest, most durable bottle on the market! I first…
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Source: bought it new
Price Paid: >$10
Summary
Lightest, most durable bottle on the market!
Pros
- If they can be destroyed, I haven't seen it!
- Lightweight (0.5oz)
- Easy to use drink valve
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Harder to fill
- Narrow opening doesn't work with some filters
- Won't hold a Trailspace sticker.
I first started using a Platypus bottle in my caving pack. Anything that goes caving gets BEAT UP. I have squished this thing through tight holes, kicked it ahead of me, dragged it behind me. I've mistakenly sat on it. I've even fallen on it. It's taken all that abuse and more.
As I've looked for ways to move into ultralight packing, the Platypus made perfect sense. It weighs less than half as much as a Nalgene bottle. It fits better into those tight external pockets on packs. I can fold it up when empty and slip it into my pocket.
And it can double as a pillow at night!
One drawback is it doesn't fit some filters very well. Many of the UV filters on the market are incompatible with the narrow opening.
Also, it takes some work to fill it in shallower water. It streams where I'd normally just scoop with my Nalgene, I found I had to hold my Platys at a steep angle to get them to fill...and forget out using any kind of netting as a strainer. It seems no water will go in that way.
Still, my Platys have become my "go to" waterbottle on any trip.
OH! One more drawback...I can't stick my Trailspace stickers on 'em. (I tried!)
(This photo doesn't show it, but I'm pushing my cave pack, with a Platy, through a typical crawl space. I've never had one break on me.)
That photo makes me feel claustrophobic, Jeffery!
Alicia, we've got to get you underground! I have introduced dozens of people to caving...and, no, we don't start out in a passage like that!
You are a braver person than I! I've taken the cave tours in Great Basin NP and Luray Caverns, which were both really interesting. But, I'm probably best off above ground.
Lightweight, durable, and folds down to nothing. A…
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Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $9.99
Summary
Lightweight, durable, and folds down to nothing.
Pros
- Lightweight @ 1.2 oz
- Durable
- Inexpensive
- Compact
Cons
- Bottle cap can be misplaced
- Mouth can be bigger
A great bottle for your water needs when in camp or when moving. A lighter option to the hard bottles and less bulky...barely takes up any pack space when not in use. Price wise, it's inexpensive and in my opinion, a good investment if you're looking to lighten your pack weight.
Manufacturer Specs:
- Capacity: 70 fl. oz / 2 liters
- Weight: 1.3 oz / 36 g (per my scale, 1.2 oz.)
- Width: 7.5 in / 19 cm
- Length: 13.8 in / 35 cm
- Film: Nylon / Polyethylene
- Spout material: Polyethylene
- Cap material: Polypropylene
- Country of Origin: Made in Seattle, USA
I would recommend this piece of gear often overlooked for your water carrying needs. It's definitely lighter than a hard bottle container plus it can fold flat and stowed away in your pack without taking up much space.
If youlose the cap, Smartwater caps fit, as well as similarly sized caps on small nalgene containers.
Good to know, thanks drphun!
Excellent water storage for in camp. This particular…
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Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $12.95
Summary
Excellent water storage for in camp.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Compact
- Moderately priced
This particular bottle, the Platy 2L model, is my favorite for backpacking. It rolls up and fits easily into the pouch for the Katadyn Hiker filter when empty, weighs a little over an ounce, and is a great supplement to the filtering system.
I typically fill it once I stop for the night, and it provides sufficient capacity for meals and drinking for the night and the next morning, meaning I only need to filter water once a day. I've also used it as supplemental storage while hiking if I'm in an area where there is a good distance between water sources.
I have had this item for a few years now, getting a few weeks use each year, and it has been durable and flawless.
Great bottle! Simple, light and very practical! I…
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Price Paid: $12.95
Great bottle! Simple, light and very practical! I used a lot of Nalgene bottles, but it far surpassed my expectations.
You can use as a reserve to store water for the camp because it is stored rolled in the backpack, occupying very little space. It leaves no taste in water and is very durable and resistant.
I have used many different kinds of water bottles…
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I have used many different kinds of water bottles these are by far the best. There is no excess with this design. They quite simple work great and are durable. I still have the firs one that I purchased 6 years ago and it has never leaked.
Winston
Description
The Platy Bottle is a water bottle made by Platypus. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews
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