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Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.

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    Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz.

    • $7.95
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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.

    Made in USA.

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    Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap - 17 fl. oz. Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    0.5 liters
    17 fluid ounces
    12 x 5 inches
    No
    Soft plastic
    Nylon/polyethylene
    Yes
    Narrow
    Screw cap
    Yes
    0.8 ounce
    Liquid capacity (L)
    Liquid capacity (fl. oz.)
    Dimensions
    Fits in cup holder
    Water bottle material
    Material(s)
    BPA free
    Bottle opening
    Water bottle cap type
    Collapsible
    Weight

    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)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (4)

      REVIEWS

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Very handy

      By Flubber

      from Hong Kong

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      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.

        • Gift:
        • No

        (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

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        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!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (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

        Site Member

        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!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (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

        See all my reviews

        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.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (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

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        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

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great bottle

        By dFadgen

        from Kuna, ID

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        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.

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