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Platypus Water Tank - 1 gal.
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Platypus Water Tank - 1 gal.

Item # 768127

$22.95

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The Platypus Water Tank™ collapsible carrier lets you transport 1 gal. (4 liters) of water with ease.

  • Low-profile ziplock seal prevents spills; easy-pour corner spout has a twist cap to prevent leaks
  • Durable nylon handle allows simple transportation
  • When empty, water tank rolls up for compact storage in your pack or vehicle
  • Compatible with the Platypus CleanStream™ gravity filter system, sold separately
  • Add Platypus accessories such as a taste-free drink tube or push-pull cap (both sold separately) to increase the Water Tank's versatility

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

Made in USA.

Item 768127

Platypus Water Tank - 1 gal. Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3 ounces
Capacity1 gal. / 4 liters
Dimensions14 x 10.5 inches
MaterialPolyurethane outer/polyethylene inner

Platypus Water Tank - 1 gal. Customer Reviews

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Mar

6

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

A Must-Have for Hikers

ByVoodoo

from Tempe, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Drain
  • Good Capacity
  • Good Grip
  • No Plastic Taste
  • Retains Temperature Well

Cons

    Best Uses

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

    Comments about Platypus Water Tank - 1 gal.:

    I would highly recommend this item to any hiker or adventurer. It is the PERFECT camp item. I thru-hiked the AT recently, and this collapsible, lightweight water-carrier was being used by not just me, but other hikers at every shelter.

    Most hikers carry about 2 liters of water (usually in the form of Nalgenes or Gatorade bottles or even a Camelbak) with them throughout the day, but 2 liters usually isn't enough for camp.

    Think about when you hike into a shelter for the night. You want to cook dinner (usually a cup or two), drink plenty (three or four cups), wash your pots (one cup), brush your teeth (another cup), and have some left over for the night's sleep. Oh yeah, and add a lot more for breakfast the next morning!

    The reality of hiking the AT was that some shelters had great water sources that were nearby, but a lot didn't, and some of them (no joke) would take 20 minutes of walking to get to, or take you over 400 ft. of elevation change, and who in their right mind wants to make that trip more than once if they don't have to.

    I know lots of fellow hikers were using my Platypus bag for just this reason. And if you're Aqua-Mira-ing your water, you don't need to worry about potential fungus. The chlorine will kill it if it even pops up, which in my case, it didn't.

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    1

    2009

     
    5.0

    Great water container

    ByKeplerN

    from Bellingham, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Drain
    • Good Capacity
    • Good Grip
    • No Plastic Taste

    Cons

    • "zip lock" seal iffy
    • Spills

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • Survival

    Comments about Platypus Water Tank - 1 gal.:

    This is a wonderful water container to take backpacking. It is very light and compact yet holds 4 liters of water once you get your camp established. Well worth it!

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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