That’s why hydration bladders are so great. Why? Because some people may not have the space to store a bunch of emergency water all the time, especially in rigid containers. But I wanted to try out this hydration bladder for home storage. Hydration bladders are great for backcountry adventures, day trips, hiking, and really most outside activities. Plus, that is what the accessories are for. When the Platypus bladder is full, I cannot use these as carrying options and have to carry it in one of the larger compartments of the backpack, or by hand.Ĭarrying it when full inside my backpack doesn’t give easy access while hiking, but that is a compromise I’m willing to make for the extra capacity. See the FAQs section below for more drying ideas.Ĭurrently, the bags that I have only have side pockets for your average sized round water bottle. I have found this to be more of an issue at home where temperatures are much cooler, rather than outdoors. This isn’t an issue specific to the Platy 2.0L, but to hydration bladders in general. There always seems to be one or two drops that just don’t want to evaporate. This is probably going to sound dumb, but it can be a bit frustrating at times to dry the inside of the bladder out. So far, there is only one thing that I don’t like about this hydration bladder, and it doesn’t have to do with how durable it is, the weight, the material its made from, the price, or the quality. If you don’t have the space or can’t carry the full weight capacity, simply fill the bladder up some, press out the air, and fold the rest of the bladder onto itself. If you have the space, then use the full 2-liter capacity, which is a good amount of extra water to carry. I think the best thing about this hydration bladder is that it’s size can be changed depending on what it is being carried in and who is carrying it. This flexibility also gives me the ability to quickly pinch off the flow of water when drinking or pouring. I also like that the area around the mouthpiece is flexible, because this makes filling up the bladder much easier from different water sources, especially ones in tight spaces. Thus far, I haven’t had any leaking issues from around the cap. I like that the mouthpiece cover (cap) is easy to remove and creates a tight seal. I will share my results later in the article. To see how durable the Platy 2.0L is, I drop tested it while it was full of water. Quality construction is important when using a soft container to carry water because they are more susceptible to problems that can lead to a leaks. The plastic of the bladder feels relatively thick and seems to be put together well. This makes it incredibly easy and convenient to carry in almost any pocket when the hydration bladder is empty. When it’s rolled up, it only measures approximately 7.5 inches by 3 inches, which includes the protruding cap on top. When the Platy 2.0L arrived, I was very surprised at it’s small size. So, I apologize for any confusion as I may refer to it as a bottle, bladder, or reservoir. To start, this product is labeled as a water “bottle,” but that somehow feels strange to me because I think of a bottle as having a rigid structure. Last update on at 22:02 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API Platypus Hands On Review What I Like Weighs just 1.3 ounces, and measures 13.8 x 17.5 inches collapses and rolls up small enough to fit….Collapsible, ultralight two-liter 70 ounce water bottle with screw top for camping, day hiking,….
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