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Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.

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Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.

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Item # 797975

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Flexible, lightweight and durable, the 17 fl. oz. Platypus SoftBottle can be stored in spaces that won't fit rigid water bottles.

Compact design can be flattened when empty and rolled up to fit practically anywhere in your pack
Food-grade polyethylene lining ensures bottle won't retain flavors or taste like plastic; plus, it's 100% BPA free

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

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Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.

4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good capacity (5)
Slim design (5)
Unique design (4)
BPA free (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday (4)
Hiking (4)
Gym (3)

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Reviewed by 6 customers

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May

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very handy

By Flubber

from Hong Kong

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

BPA Free
Folds flat
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Slim Design
Unique Design

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Cycling
Everyday
Gym
Hiking

Comments about Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.:

I have been using Platypus products for more than ten years. The first Platypus soft bottle I had just last and last, and now even my mom uses it and raves about it. I decided to get a new one and it is even better - the different colour options is a nice choice to have and it seems the material used is even sturdier than before.

The best feature of the soft bottle is that you can fold it flat after drinkingthe water which means it wouldn't take up much space in your bag. It is super handy when I am travelling and the 17 fl.oz. size is perfect for my little hand-carry bag on planes.

Water tastes clean and natural, no after-taste at all. It can also double up as an emergency "ice bag" to ice an injury.

Sep

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing invention!

By Just another grad student

from Las Vegas Nevada

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

BPA Free
Good Capacity
Impact Resistant
Retains Temperature
Slim Design
Unique Design

Cons

Small Capacity

Best Uses

Everyday

Comments about Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.:

I love this thing and it tote around all over! It fits in my purse and when its done it folds up nicely. Amazing product!

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome!

By PJ the Great

from Longview, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
Lightweight
Slim Design
Unique Design

Cons

Leaves Aftertaste

Best Uses

Camping
Cycling
Everyday
Gym
Hiking
River Trips

Comments about Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.:

This bottle is soooo amazing! It is super lightweight, rolls up into nothing, and has a good volume. It looks and feels awesome, even though its plastic it feels plenty tough. I almost always have this with me, and am constantly using it. True, it does leave a soapy aftertaste, but you can get rid of this fairly easily. Simply leave it out to air dry overnight, or fill it up with cold water, shake, empty the bottle, and repeat a few times. Great bottle!

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good product for everyday use

By Bill in Fxbg

from Fredericksburg, VA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

BPA Free
Easy To Carry
Slim Design
Unique Design

Cons

Leaks
Small Capacity

Best Uses

Airport
Everyday
Gym
Hiking

Comments about Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.:

I bought this product to use for business travel at airports. Tired of discarding water bottles at the security checkpoints only to pay $4/bottle on the other side, the Platypus bottle fit neatly into a pocket and was refillable at any water fountain or water cooler. It paid for itself in one round trip flight! I bring it to work with me every day, as well. I also appreciate the standard gauge opening that allows it to accept lids (to include push-pull lids) from any 20 oz. bottle you might buy at a vending machine.

However, after daily use for 2.5 months, creases began to form on the bottom from constant folding/expanding, which are now starting to leak. When I replace it, I will probably upgrade to the 1-liter model.

Mar

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Love Hate review

By Hec the Rod

from So. Lake Tahoe

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Good Capacity
Packable

Cons

Lacks Durability
Leaks

Best Uses

Ski Patrol

Comments about Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.:

I loved being able to carry water in my parka or vest. but after after 3 months of 4 days/wk it started to leak from the bottom. Daily expansion and contraction created folds that leaked

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great bottle

By dFadgen

from Kuna, ID

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Good Capacity
Slim Design

Cons

Leaves Aftertaste

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.:

I have used this water bottle on every backpacking and climbing trip I've been on in the last two years, and it's held up to everything that's been thrown at it and on it. Although, every time I wash it, it retains a soap flavor for the first few uses. The taste is temperature related; as the bottle warms up, the flavor strengthens.