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Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 fl. oz.

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This collapsible 3-liter reservoir with drinking tube assembly turns any pack into a hydration pack for water on demand when you're on the go.

Lightweight, puncture-resistant, 3-ply plastic laminate is lined with food-grade polyethylene that won't flavor your water with a plastic taste
Durable welded construction lets you boil, freeze, inflate and collapse the bag over and over again
Reservoir is lined with SlimeGuard™, an antimicrobial treatment that keeps water fresh and taste free
Drinking tube assembly includes HyperFlow™ bite valve that has one of the highest flow rates on the market; lapel clip included
Modular design lets you create your own system; can be combined with other Platypus products to create other systems for maximize versatility
Integrated hang loop allows easy attachment inside packs

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Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.

4.8

(based on 17 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (12)
Good quality (12)
Lightweight (9)
Compact (5)
Improves function (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (8)
Hydration packs (7)
Day hikes (4)
Small packs (4)
Large packs (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual/ recreational (6)
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Apr

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ultra Light Hydration

By Canyonhiker

from Flagstaff AZ

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Pros

Large capacity
Light weight
Tasteless

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Trips
Large Packs
Small Packs

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

This hydration system weighs 4 ounces as opposed to my camelback bladder which weighs 1/2 pound. Rolls up into a small package when not in use. A must have for ultra light backpacking.

Aug

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic!

By desanche

from Tempe, AZ

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Pros

Large capacity
Lightweight
Versatile
Weather Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Large Packs
Small Packs
Weekend Trips

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

This is by far the best bladder/bottle out there. I use this for every type of hiking situation and if I feel like 3 Liters is too much then I just fill it up half way and fold the other half as to save the space. Do yourself a favor and get one of these and never look back.

Feb

2009

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good!

By Taurin

from Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Large Packs
Small Packs
Weekend Trips

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

No taste, flows well, good price. The lapel clip is nice, and it fits in my small backpack and large pack well, although I have to fold it to fit it into my large pack.

Mar

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does the job it's meant to do well

By AT Andrew

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

Works great in my backpack. Delivers plenty of water when needed, though it does take a little while we you first get a hydration bladder to figure out the best way to bite the valve for maximum water flow. Keep it in the freezer between uses and no mold will grow. I've had Platypus bladders for years with no leaks or bursts. Can freeze or boil these things, I love them.

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

love it!

By soop

from Oakland, Ca

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality
Improves Function
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

I recently bought this platypus bladder to replace the bladder that came with my North Face hydration pack. I could never seem to get the north face bladder completely dry and i always worried about storing it away for a month or so at a time still a little wet. That's not a problem with the platypus, i just hang it after i've used it and it dries in about a day. The only downside is that the opening is small so you can't put ice cubes in it. But that's ok with me!

Nov

2011

5.0

Great buy!

By AndreainEugene

from Eugene, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality
Improves Function

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

Great purchase! Easy to clean. Easy to use. I found I drink a lot more water with a hydration pack than without, so that's a good thing. The plastic that this bag is made out of is super thick and sturdy so I don't really worry about it tearing. Definitely recommend this product!

Nov

2011

5.0

Good hydration system

By Shannon

from Santa Monica, CA

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Does not dry completely
Hard to fill outside

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs
Water Bottles

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

These water bags are awesome, I own several of them. The make hydration easy and compact. The one downfall is that they do not dry completely between uses and have trouble evaporating out of the only tiny opening at the top. It is also difficult, because of the same small opening, to fill these bags from running water outside. I spent about 15 mins trying to fill this up at a stream before giving up and filling a bottle, then pouring it into the bag.

Otherwise, it does the trick and is a good price.

Oct

2011

5.0

Love it

By TripleCrown

from Berrien Springs, MI

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Holds a lot
Lightweight

Cons

Narrow Opening

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs
Water Bottles

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

I use my 3L Platypus all the time. I carry it with me to class, when I bike, hung over my chair when I take long drives, when I'm backpacking...

I'm one of those who don't drink enough and tend to get dehydrated, but with the nozzle right there, I sip all day long. I like the 3L size because I don't have to fill up as often.

The nozzle lets plenty of water through and doesn't drip. I've read other reviews that say you have to bite it hard, but I haven't had that problem. Light pressure and normal sucking power are all that's needed.

Other reviewers complain about a chemical taste, but I haven't noticed any, not even when it was first out of the package.

It does have a narrow opening which makes filling the reservoir a little tricky as you start to reach the 3L mark, but it isn't a problem. If you want a wider opening, get a reservoir with a wider opening.

Great product! I'm glad I bought it.

Service and delivery comments:

Great service! I was concerned that the bite valve guard might not fit and chatted online with a representative who answered all my questions. (Yes, it does fit, if you were wondering.)

Arrived quickly. Packaging did everything it was supposed to.

Oct

2011

5.0

LOVE IT!

By CtheWorldThruKidsEyes

from North Fort Myers, FL

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs
Travel

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

I used the platypus daily for two weeks hiking in warm weather. It never had the opportunity to be dried during those two weeks and never had a funky smell. I found it easy to fill with the zip top and even easier to reseal after filling. I used a Camelbak for years and it was always a juggling routine to reseal it. Never once did it leak within the bag or via the mouthpiece. I had a cover on my mouthpiece which helped keep the funk off of it. However, the mouthpiece did require a thorough cleaning once I returned home. My hiking partner had Camelbak and her mouthpiece leaked constantly thus soaking her clothes and gear.

Sep

2011

5.0

Ultra-light, ultra-dependable

By MichaelKnoll

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing
Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs

Comments about Platypus Hoser 3.0L Reservoir - 100 oz.:

The 3-liter predecessor model has been my main hydration reservoir for climbing and backpacking for several years. It has taken a beating, performed flawlessly, and never leaked. Between trips I store it in my freezer to keep it from getting moldy. Even after being frozen and thawed several dozen times, this bag shows no signs of springing a leak. I spliced a shutoff valve into the drinking tube just upstream from the bite valve, to prevent accidental leaks into the car trunks of my climbing partners. The narrow mouth saves weight over wide-mouth reservoirs with their heavier caps, and the narrow mouth has not been a problem in filling the bottle from tiny streams and seeps. Pota-Aqua permanently discolors the plastic, but that's not a problem for me because it hasn't added any noticeable off-taste to filtered water. The only improvements I could have imagined were to add a hanging loop and make the innards more resistant to mold -- and I see that on this updated model the manufacturer has done both. I also own two-liter, one-liter, and half-liter sizes, and take at least two of these on every trip. I carry extra caps, which are very light small and allow me to use the bag in camp without having to detach the drinking hose from my pack. This is one of the best mountaineering products I've bought in many years. Replacing clunky Nalgene water bottles with a 3-liter Platypus is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce the weight of your pack without significant sacrifice in performance or reliability.