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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 19 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (13)
Good quality (13)
Lightweight (11)
Compact (6)
Improves function (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (10)
Hydration packs (9)
Day hikes (4)
Small packs (4)
Large packs (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (12), Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
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Apr

2009

(10 of 10 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.

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Aug

2009

(8 of 8 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.

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Feb

2009

(8 of 9 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.

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Mar

2010

(7 of 7 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.

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Apr

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

In a word? Awesome.

By jcconnox

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Durrable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs

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

I initially bought this as it's the cheapest 3.0L reservoir at REI, and I wanted something larger than my 1L Camelbak. Now that I've used it a couple times, I am a very happy camper.

Yes the opening is small, but the reservoir is huge and it's stupid light to boot. Also this bag doesn't leak. Period.

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Jul

2010

(2 of 2 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!

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

very light weight

By jt7542

from dayton, ohio

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping
Hydration Packs

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

this bladder is very light, and it is very easy to drink from

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Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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!

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Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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.

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Oct

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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.