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Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle
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Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle

Item # 617927

$7.95

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This collapsible water bottle stands on a stable base, yet can be flattened to conform to small spaces and rolls up when empty.

  • Bottle is made with lightweight, durable 3-ply plastic laminate and welded construction for absolutely secure seams
  • Bottle is lined with food-grade polyethylene film that won't flavor your water with a plastic taste
  • Bottle is strong and durable-- will survive dropping, freezing and boiling
  • Comes with a secure, standard closure screw cap
  • Stuffs in a fanny pack or fits in a jacket pocket

Please note: Platypus products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 617927

Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle Specs

Specification

Description

Weight0.6 ounces
MaterialPlastic laminate
Capacity1 liter
Dimensions10 x 6 inches

Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle Customer Reviews

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Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle
 
4.4

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good capacity (9)
  • Durable (6)
  • No plastic taste (5)
  • Easy to drain (4)
  • Good grip (3)

Cons

  • Hard to clean (3)

Best Uses

  • Day trips (8)
  • Backcountry camping (7)
  • Hiking (5)
  • River trips (5)
  • Survival (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (7), Avid adventurer (4)

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Apr

13

2008

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

The only water bottle I use now

By AT Andrew

from Greensboro, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to Drain
  • Good Capacity
  • Good grip
  • No Plastic Taste

Cons

  • Hard to clean

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • River Trips
  • Survival

Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

These have replaced my hard lexan bottles. They are much lighter and pack away very small. I have frozen them, boiled them, thrown them, and stomped on them and I have not damaged one yet. They are difficult to clean but I just put some hot water in with soap and shake it really hard, then rinse. They never retain any flavors.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

19

2008

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Amazingly strong

By Urtica

from Kimberly, ID

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to Drain
  • Good Capacity
  • No Plastic Taste

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Day Trips
    • Survival

    Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

    Have been trying to find a good water holder that would take up little room empty for small survival kits. That way, with some purification tablets, the kit would be small enough to carry on me at all times. I decided to test this bottle out. I will admit, I was rough on it -- I wanted to see exactly if I could trust it. So I put it through a few freeze/thaw cycles, bounced against ground, walls, trees. Kicked it across the parking lot. And even filled it and stood on it (225#). I will admit that I am amazed that, after all that abuse, it still works perfectly with only a few cosmetic scuffs. Another thing -- the threads are the same size as plastic pop bottles so caps are readily available for it. (Also the textured pop caps are easier to grip than the smooth Platypus caps.) Another bonus is that they are polyethylene which has no flavor and does not outgas anything like polycarbonate may. I am definitely going to buy a few more and recommend them to others.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    16

    2008

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great bottle. Easy to stash

    By Brian Why

    from Cary, NC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Good Capacity
    • No Plastic Taste

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips
      • Survival

      Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

      Took two of these on a backpacking trip recently. They came in very handy. Traded the top for a sport top and couldn't be happier.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      16

      2008

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      great water system

      By ceh

      from Pasadena, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Drain
      • Good Capacity
      • No Plastic Taste

      Cons

      • Hard to clean
      • Spills

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips

      Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

      Bought 2 of these along with drink hose to fit in the side hydration pockets of my husband's REI Galaxy pack. They work great and, best of all, fold up to negligible size when empty. They are extremely durable, too. They stand up alright, but spill easily if you're not careful. A little difficult to clean, but better than most of the collapsible bottles or other hydration reservoirs out there.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      24

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Nice travel bottle

      By cgregg51

      from England

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Capacity
      • Slim Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hiking

        Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

        This bottle is great to carry and store, it takes almost no space to carry, but it is difficult to clean and dry out between uses. It is durable and the 1L is just the right capacity for traveling around.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        7

        2008

        (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        what a dumb cap

        By scenic hiker

        from Boston, MA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • BPA Free
        • Good Capacity
        • Impact Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday
          • Hiking

          Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

          Platypus really needs to put the Sports cap from the .5L version of this on the 1L version. The twist off cap is pretty useless for drinking directly from it.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          19

          2008

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          wondrous!

          By chabochi1

          from los angeles, ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Drain
          • Good Capacity
          • Good Grip
          • No Plastic Taste
          • Packable
          • Ultralight

          Cons

          • Can be tricky to fill
          • Hard To Clean

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • Hiking
          • River Trips
          • Survival

          Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

          I have this size and the 3 liter size and carrying the 1 liter on the trail in my back pocket was very comfortable and easy to access. Iodine stains it until you wash it with soap and water. (i drink river water using the iodine tablets.) Once empty it fits almost anywhere folded up. i have had it for years. it is very durable! Yes, there is no taste from the plastic.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          13

          2007

          (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best Water Bottle Ever!

          By Mothra

          from Fayetteville, AR

          About Me Backpacker

          Pros

          • Compressible
          • Durable
          • Good Capacity

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Day Trips
            • Survival
            • Thru hikes

            Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

            The best hydration solution out there. I carry a pair of these on backpacking trips with some chlorine drops. You can fill them up wherever, whenever, and they weigh next to nothing. Beauty in simplicity.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            13

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great space saver

            By Hike/Climb/Run

            from Tucson, Az

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good grip

            Cons

            • Breakable

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • River Trips

            Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

            A great item for saving space in the pack, when its empty just roll it up and stick it in there. Also significantly lighter than a normal hard plastic water bottle like a nalgene, for those of you out there to save on weight.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            24

            2007

            (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Nice system

            By Bmtn Hiker

            from Ridgecrest, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • environmentally friendly
            • Packs small
            • Unbreakable

            Cons

            • None so far

            Best Uses

            • Day Trips

            Comments about Platypus 1 Liter Water Bottle:

            My wife bought these bottles with holster and drinking tube for an upcoming trip. She really likes them. I'm still trying to convince myself to stop long enough to drink on the trail!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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