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Platypus Platy Bottle

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Platypus Platy Bottle

The Platypus Platy Bottle is a portable fluid container that's perfect for backpacking or travel. Platypus shaped the Platy Bottle to fit comfortably in your hand making it easy to drink on the go. The Platy Bottle is significantly lighter in weight than conventional hard plastic bottles, making it an ideal choice for serious backpackers. Add a Platypus Taste-Free Drink Tube to the Platy Bottle and you have a hands-free hydration system.

Bottom Line: As a standalone bottle or tucked into your backpacking pack, the Platypus Platy Bottle keeps the fluids flowing.

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If it shows signs of mold, how do you clean it?

By: platypus2286918
July 1, 2008

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A name brand or a store brand antibacterial denture cleanser is just as effective as any reservoir makers' tablets. If really bad, those effervescent tablets may need help with a soft wire brush as mentioned above.
Make a habit after each trip to clean reservoir with the tablets overnight and air dry interior completely before storing back in gear closet.

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September 29, 2008

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By: pcstephani100171696
September 5, 2008

Pretty close to flawless. I was told about them and bought one many years ago (I still have it). When I moved to London in 2005, I took a couple with me. I keep buying them when I am in the states and giving them as gifts. People love love love them. They are just so versatile: water bottle, ice pack, hot water bottle; it is virtually indestructible and rolls up so you can carry it anywhere. I agree with the drawbacks listed in the 22Aug08 review (Bondcliff or Bust). Let's just say that you will NOT be disappointed.

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Goood product!!

By: Bondcliff_or_Bust
August 22, 2008

I bought platy bottles when they first came out years ago. I have bought two. One developed a small puncture hole, but the other is still going strong. Have had it for many years, and it has performed admirably on dozens of trips. One 2L bag, a Nalgene for pumping, and a filter weighs under 2 lbs and can easily supply water for 2 people on an overnight trip. For the money, one of the best things I have ever bought for hiking. One minor opint: they should attach the caps to the bags. But a standard cap from any soda bottle will do the trick...

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By: Bondcliff_or_Bust
August 22, 2008

Bought a Platy when they first came out, many years ago. They are great products. I have had 3 - one I lost, one had a small puncture hole, and the third I still have. I have brought it on many trips over the years, and even with all the folding, stuffing, and dropping, it's still going strong. For the money, best hiking product I have ever bought. Well, except maybe for DEET... The only drawbacks I have encountered are losing caps (Why can't they attach them somehow?), but they are easily replaced by standard soda caps. The other drawback is that it tends to hold tastes and odors. But cleaning with baking soda and/or bleach takes care of that.

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Tech Specs:

Dimensions:	[1L] 6 x 10in; [2L] 7.5 x 13.5in
Volume:	[1L] 1L / 34oz; [2L] 2L / 80oz
Weight:	[1L] .8oz; [2L] 1oz

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