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Empty hard plastic bottles have an annoying habit of consuming precious pack storage space when you don't need them. That's why Platypus® designed bottles like this 2.4-liter Platypus 2+ with a plastic laminate that flattens and rolls up when you don't need it. A gusseted base allows for free standing convenience in camp and at rest stops. It has a closure cap that accommodates other forms of liquids like soups.
This collapsible reservoir with angled shoulders can be fitted with a drinking tube, conforms to fit a pack compartment, and rolls up when empty.
| Capacity: | 2.4 liters |
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| Dimensions: | 13.75 x 7.5 inches |
| Material: | Plastic laminate |
| Weight: | 1.2 ounces |
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 | Platypus Water Bottle | $9.95 |
 | Platypus 2 Liter Bottle | $9.95 |
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Great for the UL hiker | |
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| I have been using Platties for a few seasons now and can say with absolute certainty that if you want to go light, this is the way to do it. Here are my thoughts on this product. Good: 1. The weight is unbeatable. In my opinion this should get to count for two pros! I have one .5L, two 1L and one 2L bottles plus the hose, and it all weighs less than one plastic 1L bottle that I used to swear by. 2. Space saver. They collapse when empty which is invaluable. If you're going through a stretch with lots of water you can carry as little as you want to lighten the load and just fold up the ones you're not using. Or just fill them 1/2 way to make more room in your pack. I love the flexibility. 3. Warmer. If you're very cold, you can heat up some water, add it to a Platty and use it as a hot pack to warm you up quickly. 4. They sit flat. I like this because I can easily cram two 1L bottles into the very tight pockets of my Granite Gear VT without the huge bulge that occurs with normal round bottles. It makes it a lot easier to pack my stuff. I like the way the 2L bottle sits on my back in the hydration pouch because it is mostly flat when filled to proper size. Other hydration systems I have encountered were a little uncomfortable to me because they stuck out. If you're using a pack with a hard frame I doubt this will be of any issue to you. 5. Taste. No icky bad plastic taste. Not so good: 1. Durability. No, they're not as durable as a Nalgene. When you're going for ultralight you have to make sacrifices in durability and you compensate by not being rough on your gear. I had one leak on me -- my first one -- because I did not know how to treat it. I crumpled it up and stuffed it in the bottom of my bag. Know what you're getting into if you're going for a light solution. 2. Drying. I've never heard others complain of this, but I cannot get these things to dry out. After use they just get little beads of water that lasts for days. I always rinse them out before using because I don't want any funky water going on, but not that I've ever really noticed that to be the case. I just found it odd. Perhaps it is just because I live in the humidity haven that is the southern US. All in all, this is my favorite way to tote water. Light as a breeze and gets the job done provided you don't kick it around. Like all things it's not perfect, but as an UL hiker it was an easy choice for me. | |
| Nature > All at REI on 07/05/2008 | |
Tough | |
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| I think these things are great, I carry 2 of these on backpacking trips and rotate them when treating water. They pack small and are lighter than any other solution. Don't listen to the guys who bust them open through mistreatment, they are made for a special purpose. I use two of these with a quick release to a Hiker Pro filter. The additional drinking hose rocks(but I shouldn't have to buy a mouthpiece cover separately that was weird), these are basically my water bladders, bottles and treatment tank. And the whole setup weights less than one of those hard plastic bottles... | |
| Squishy at REI on 09/25/2007 | |
Great water bottle for hiking | |
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| We have used Platypusses for years now. They are fantastic and have traveled the world with us. I love the ability to fill them anywhere and when they are empty, there is little bulk to deal with. They last forever and are great to use. I freeze a few ounces of water in the bottom of one before hiking and then fill it up with water. We use the hoser system to drink out of it like a camelback. Great systems. | |
| Flikka at REI on 09/09/2007 | |
Tough, Sits upright, Lightweight | |
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| I almost always hike in the desert. When I first saw a Platypus bag I thought it was junk. I've since learned to appreciate them. They are lighter than other containers. They are tough. They sit upright like a bottle. And they easily disconnect from the hydration tube allowing you to poor water from the bottle. I'm sold on Platupus bags and prefer them over any other water storage solution. | |
| Craig Shelley at Altrec on 05/16/2005 | |
seems to be well made | |
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| This is my first Platypus water bottle. I've used Nalgene's before and I thought I'd try this one. I do like the small top. It seems to be of the same high quality materials and construction that I expected. I like these collapsible bottles because of the way they conform inside a pack that's loaded,l | |
| trailwalker at Altrec on 02/14/2006 | |
Can't get much better | |
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| I can't find anything bad to say about this container. I own the 2+ and the 1 liter versions along with the Camelback type mouthpiece and they perform admirably. I typically wear a backpack full of camera gear so the usual backpack style Camelback isn't an option. For hydration, this was the answer. | |
| stratman103 at REI on 06/06/2008 | |
Little cost Big deal | |
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| I have only had mine for a year but use it all the time. Love that is stands up. Took in on a winter camp did not frezze the water. Has never leaked and it is plyable to squeeze in to my backpack. | |
| G-reg Blue at REI on 09/25/2007 | |
Love it. | |
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| The main reason I bought this product was so that I could squeeze the air out to make it quieter when stalking animals during archery season. I works great, is quiet and conforms well to anything in your day pack. | |
| Captain Starbucks at REI on 09/30/2008 | |
Great for travel | |
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| Great for taking your favorite libation out of the country. Fits well in a suitcase and never leaks. Perfect for happy hour. Many years and many trips on present one. | |
| perspectives at REI on 05/13/2008 | |
Never had a problem | |
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| I've used these for years, and never had one leak. The convenience of a bottle that flattens out as it empties is invaluable for backcountry camping/hiking. A real space saver. | |
| Ziggy at REI on 09/12/2007 | |
Not foolproof | |
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| I have used platys for more than 5 years now; mostly backpacking. I put them either in my top pouch or, if on a day hike, I'll put it in a hydration backpack. I've had at least 3 leak on me. Duct tape works only so well in sealing the leaks. I would recommend not creasing them when packing them empty, and not filling them super full. I've had leaks at creases and near the neck via over-filling-induced creases. Also, the non-locking bite valve (on the hoser) is NOT the way to go. If it's accidentally pressed on, you will have a mess. I just took the locking hose from my Camelbak and used that. I've also used medical-grade snap-on valves (that I got a free samples from a website), but they leave permanent kinks in the tube. The only plus is it's neutral taste. If Camelbak has this feature, it would be the ideal hydration bladder. | |
| greengranolaguy at REI on 11/27/2007 | |
Works Great when New | |
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| After the 2nd or 3rd year of use, the stiff plastic can wear at inadvertant folds that develop with use. This results in pinpoint leaks that have to be repaired with some type of tape in the field. I used to be a 100% Platypus user but I find myself replaceing the worn out bottles with Camelbak's softer polyurethane pouch. When new, the Platypus works just fine. | |
| Doug Cook at Altrec on 09/16/2005 | |
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