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Platypus plusBottle 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap

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Now more durable and flexible than ever, the taste-free Platypus plusBottle™ water bottle with push/pull cap is an excellent option for bringing water on your backcountry adventures.

Features a new shape that's even easier to hold and drink from than earlier versions; carry/hang loop adds convenience
Incredibly durable triple-layer laminate, welded construction lasts trip after trip
Food-grade polyethylene lining ensures bottle won't retain flavors or taste like plastic
All-natural, silver-ion-based SlimeGuard™ antimicrobial keeps the taste-free film clear of bacteria
80% lighter than standard hard-plastic bottles, it takes five 1-liter Platypus bottles to equal the weight of one 1-liter hard-plastic bottle
Compact and flexible design can be flattened when empty and rolled up to fit practically anywhere in your pack
Tough enough to handle temperatures from freezing to boiling; bottle stands upright when full
Push/pull cap allows quick and easy drinking
Add Platypus accessories such as a taste-free drink tube or screw-on cap (both sold separately) to increase the bottle's versatility

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Platypus plusBottle 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap Customer Reviews

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Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap

4.8

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good capacity (12)
Unique design (8)
BPA free (6)
Impact resistant (6)
Durable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (8)
Hiking (8)
Everyday (7)
Gym (4)
Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)

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Jul

2009

(17 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Better than the previous version...but

By J.ess

from LA, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity
Weight

Cons

Hard To Clean
Loose Lid

Best Uses

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

I've been using the bottle for a few months now, but I am now thinking about purchasing a different bottle made with harder material (see cons #5).

Pros:
1. Very lightweight
2. Fits 1-liter of water, perfect amount for me
3. Bottle material is translucent so I'm able to tell how much water I have left
4. Collapsible (without full amount of water)
5. The finger loop is VERY convenient
6. The flexible material is thicker and more scratch resistant than the previous version

Cons:
1. Difficult to clean, opening too small
2. Too flimsy to hold
3. Push/pull cap is more of an annoyance for me now, I actually unscrew the whole cap to drink instead
4. Push/pull cap is not secure (in comparison to the closure cap), it came loose once and water spilled all over my bag
5. My brother stuffed my bottle into my car drink holder once a couple months ago. Since the bottle is too wide for the holder, it doesn't fit perfectly. Now, one end of the bottom of my bottle doesn't want to open up all the way out. My bottle can't stand on its own most of the time anymore, it tips over! I tried freezing the bottle to stiffen the end; flatted the end underneath something heavy; nothing works!

Oct

2010

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A svelt workhorse

By Minnjohn

from Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Pros

Collapsible
Compact
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Surprisingly durable

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Cycling
Everyday
Hiking

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

Over the years I have used a wide variety of water bottles for backpacking, cycling, and ordinary recreation. While the traditional Nalgene bottle definitely has it's place, the Platypus bottles are by far my favorite.

I have used both the old and new style one litre bottles, and more recently, a three litre hydration bottle (with the single, small opening, not the "zip" top version), and I have not been particularly kind to any of them. They have fallen from bike racks while mountain biking, skittered across rocks on hiking trips, been tossed carelessly out of the way when making or breaking camp, and been stuffed in my briefcase. As I reflect on my occasionally dicourteous treatment of these bottles, it is perhaps astonishing they have never sprung a leak or torn open.

I typically carry two litres of water when hiking, since Minnesota, though short on towering peaks, has an embarrassing surfeit of lakes and streams. Most of my trail water is stored in a hydration bag (the simple, Platypus 3 litre bag). When in camp, however, I rely on the one litre bottles for cooking and cleaning, which I flatten and keep stored in my pack while on trail.

I experimented with recycled water bottles on a few trips, but found they were prone to cracking, and leaking, if crushed. The ability to flatten and store the Platypus bottles, apart from their very light weight, thus makes it possible to easily adjust your water carrying capacity during the course of a long trip, and to have additional capacity at camp.

The small mouth of the one litre bottles can make them more difficult to clean, but I have found two ways of quickly, and easily, removing debris, mold or odors. First, I periodically fill the bottles to the brim with warm water and add one table spoon of bleach. After sitting for approximately half an hour, they are rinsed and will be very clean. Second, if I have used a bottle with energy drink mixes, or allowed it to sit too long before a regular cleaning, I insert a single square of paper towel into the bottle (together with a few drops of bleach), then fill it half-way with water, secure the cap, and shake vigorously for a few minutes. The mechanical action of the paper towel, together with the bleach, will scrub the inside of the bottle.

Hard plastic bottles can be indispensable, but over the years I have increasingly come to rely almost exclusively on these svelt water bags. They are not a big item, nor expensive. They are not flashy, and one would think undeserving of so many words. But when I think of the items that fill my pack, these are certainly among the most useful.

Mar

2009

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Better than expected!

By hotoven

from Lancaster PA

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity
Good Grip
No Plastic Taste

Cons

Retains Odors

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

This is a bit of money, but worth every cent. The only draw back is that it has a plastic smell. When you drink, it pushes the air into your mouth first, and you can smell the plastic. It does not affect the taste of the water though, and withstands my heavy beatings of my day to day use. This new model is an improvement from their last. It comes stander with a sports cap, and stands on its end better. Also is shapped to fit your hand easy.

Jul

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Light weight bottle

By Old Dan

from Atlanta, GA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Good Grip
No Plastic Taste

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Survival

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

I need to shave weight from my gear for an upcoming expedition and decided to try one of these bottles. I found the bottle extremely durable, very easy to use so I can drink while moving (I use a nonlocking carabiner attached to the bottle loop and attach both to my packs sholder strap). The bottle has not leaked. For one test I placed it in my pack under about 30 pounds of weight and it handled the weight perfectly. The only negative is the ability to clean bottle with ease. Because of its very small opening one must manually use hot water and soap and just make sure all of the soap is rinsed out.

Mar

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Bottle

By cdadamo

from Marietta, Ga

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Slim Design
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday
Gym
Hiking
River Trips

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

This bottle is great. Before I bought it I was worried that having it full with water and utilizing its carabiner ring may put too much stress on the bottle, but after testing it I can happily say that the bottle is stronger than I thought and stands up great.

Feb

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love in water bottle form

By Kyle Meyer

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Awesome
Durable
Good Capacity
Lightweight
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Everyday
Hiking

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

These things have excellent capacity for the weight. I carry two or three of them while backpacking, they fit perfectly in the side pockets of my pack, and the handles make it easy to snag one for a drink while on the move.

Unlike a bladder that's buried in your pack, you always know how much water you have left, making it easier to make smart decisions about when and where you get more water.

Never had one break in the 25 backpacking trips I've owned one. That's pretty durable.

Jul

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Compact for air travel

By mrcloc

from East Coast, US

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

The best thing about this platypus bag is that it is convenient and handy for air travel. Unlike the standard water bottle, this collapses right into a pocket so that you can enter the security checkpoint with ease. After the checkpoint, you can fill it up with water to drink for the flight. No more water bottles popping in and out of your carry on/pack/etc. or worrying about losing it/leaving it behind. It only leaves a weird plastic-like smell if you don't clean it out regularly. Otherwise, it's packable and does the job of hydrating on the go without the bulk.

Oct

2011

5.0

Turns heads

By GregGates

from Boise, ID

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Unique Design

Cons

Sport Cap

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday
Hiking

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

Great water bottle to carry with you daily, folds compact into my Camelbak MULE after use. Intentionally purchased to avoid lugging around an empty rigid plastic or steel bottle.

I replaced the sport cap with a standard cap from a small 1 oz plastic travel bottle. A taller cap, allows you to really torque it down to prevent any chance of a loosen/leak. This bottle is carried in stores from what I have seen, experiment with the caps to see which one you like.

Using this bottle does draw some odd glances at times, "Is that an IV bag?" etc. which amuses me. I really like this versatile and compact piece of kit.

Jun

2011

5.0

Terrific Bottles

By fgilmer

from Lawrenceville, GA

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Slim Design
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Hiking

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

I thoroughly enjoy my Platypus bottles (I have two). I use them camping, backpacking, and hiking. The capacity is good and I like the fact that the bottles become flat when empty and can be stored in a pocket or backpack without taking up hardly any space.

Jun

2011

5.0

Survived being ran over by an SUV!

By Packrafter

from Nestled between the Redwoods and the sea

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Hole for carabiner clip
Impact Resistant
Measurement marks
Slim Design
Survived being run over
Unique Design

Cons

Little difficult to clean

Best Uses

Camping
Cycling
Everyday
Gym
Hiking
Kayaking
River Trips

Comments about Platypus 1-Liter Water Bottle with Push/Pull Cap:

This is a strong bottle which just this week survived being run over by an SUV. It was stored in the blue thermal covering you can buy seperately and the tire prints of the car still remain but the seams did not rip. The Toyota Highlanders huge tire squashed the bottle with water in it and flattened the part where the cap fits and broke the inside of the cap yet leaving the bottle unscathed. So instead of needing to buy a new bottle, I only need to replace a new cap at 1/5th the cost!

I also like the hole in the bottle that I use for clipping it to my kayak when out on the water.

When backpacking it's great to be able to compactly fold it which requires little space until needed.