Platypus Platy 2L Bottle

Good piece of kit but it wasn’t any use as it doesn’t fit the minisawyer filter

Have just ordered another of these to replace my decades-old one which is finally showing signs of wear. The two litre size is fine for overnight camping; and the flexibility means there's no wasted space if the bottle is less than full, so it's fine during the day as well. A few convenience drawbacks, as others have mentioned, with the bottle being slightly awkward to drink from directly; but I never considered any other model.

Had many of these, the latest purchase for an imminent trip into the desert, Jordan. They do the job well. Excellent service from Facewest, too.

A very lightweight bottle that is excellent for increasing water capacity when wild camping or bivvying as it takes hardly any space to carry when it's empty. The flexible nature means you can get water from awkward water sources such as on the Cuillin Ridge or in the Alps, places where the ground is predominately rocky. In the past, I have dropped one of these bottles which burst the seam but I have never managed to puncture one. As others have said, they are very difficult to dry out which is why I've taken off a star. The small nozzle, though, which makes it harder to dry is one of the reasons I do go for it as I can fill from trickles and it reduces pack size, so it's a case of compromises.

Does what I need it to do. Light, takes up little space (unless full! ) and robust.

Great Bottle - used for the Cuillin Ridge back in March and will use for some Swiss Alpine Climbing (Cassin - Piz Badile) next week - packs down super small and carries a lot - it's been beaten about quite a bit and no sign of leak or damage as yet! Bit difficult to drink from but great for refilling my Nalgene. Great service from FaceWest - order placed Sunday night and arrived Wednesday morning - will be coming back for more.

I used to use the concertina type water carrier. Although they compress when empty, they do not pack down very well, plus the screw cap/spout is rubbish. The Platypus has a secure cap and packs down flat. I take all my camping gear on a motorcycle so all saved space is a help. Did not give it 5 points as I am sure that in time something else will turn up that's even better.

Great bottle that I have been using as a back up for bike packing trips. Folds very small and light and holds a lot of water. Fairly basic cap but does the job. Would not rule out the conversion kit at a later date. What makes this great is I can carry water in bike bottles during the day and then stock up on water in the Platypus for the trip to camp for cooking, drinking , cleaning ect. . and during the day it just disappears in to the bag. Only downside is I find it very difficult to dry out completely after use. That is the reason for giving it 4 stars.

Excellent bottle, very practical and well constructed.

Excellent product, extremely versatile and easy to clean. Perfect for my job outdoors.

I had an old version of a platypus soft bottle but was disappointed with the agressive design and never dared to put it in my bag. But now the design is reviewed and no sharp contour anymore. Weight is 38 grams with the simple closure cap (3 grams). My use of it is for security, when the next source is far or unsure. This is a good choice.

After spending far too much time reading reviews on bladders, I decided to go with the 2 litre platypus bladder. The reasons were quite simple. 1) very lightweight2) cheap3) it is compatible with my Sawyer water filter4) very few moving parts that can break :-)After using it on a few 3 day hikes/camps, what I can say is that it works, it doesn't leak, it seems pretty solid, there is no bad taste from the plastic and importantly for me it fits on to my filter. The con though is that it is a real pain to dry out, I'm not even sure if it has ever been fully dry since I got it. Even after leaving it in a warm dry room for a few days, there is still moisture in it. All in all though, I'm a big fan.

Just a great simple product. Very lightweight, durable and compact with good capacity. Leaves no taste in water and is very durable and resistant. Comes in many different sizes so you can get a different size for a different purpose. I've bought it as supplemental liquid storage if I'm in an area where there is no water sources. What makes it perfect while hiking, climbing and backpacking for extra water storage is how it folds flat when empty but holds a lot of water when filled at almost no added weight. This one comes with the regular screw cap version but you can transform it with Platypus spare parts. If you want to keep the system minimalist and compact stick with a regular screw cap. Platy bottles do their job well, but cleaning them isn't the easiest because of small fill opening which also makes it takes longer to dry. Overall great product. Buy one, you won't be dissapointed!

I have had mine for 4 years now, still going strong. Very lightweight and packs down to nothing. Material durable, without doubt. Only downside is that since it is flexible/soft, it is difficult to fill up properly in the outdoors. Also, a wide mouth opening would be better since it would connect directly to any waterfilters.

I bought one of these to use instead of a Big Zip for those ultralight or day trips. The Platy bottle is really handy as it packs away to nothing (almost)and weighs nearly as much! It can be a little tricky to clean, but for me the weight and pack size out weighs this. Another excellent Platypus product in my opinion.

Great item. Can't go wrong with Platy bottles. The 2L is quite a large bottle (i. e. too big for most rucksacks' external side mesh pockets) but a quality item for lightweight carry of lots of water. Dimensions of bottle (without water) are width 19cms, height 33cms (add 2cms to incl neck). Made of good strong plastic it also has a gusseted base meaning it can stand up unsupported when full of liquid. Lid makes a nice sound seal. Would be nice to see it joined to the bottle somehow (and therefore not so potentially easy to lose) but overall not an issue. Would definitely recommend this item to a friend.

I was very nearly castrated when my wife found out I had spent this much on a bottle for camping, and I can sort of understand why she would think like that. However, this bottle is worth every penny. They are completely bombproof, and I use it with a Source Convertatube attachment that turns it into a hands free hydration bladder. It can easily be detached from this to pour into a stove for cooking etc. I hate spending money on water filters, so I boil all of my water on site should I run out. This bottle takes boiling water really well, so as soon as I've finished my cup of tea, I'm ready to go! Please note though, if you're using a frameless bag, and you put just boiled water in the back of it, be prepared for a major sweat session. Although, this is obviously pretty great in cold weather!

These water bottles aren't cheap but anyone who's suffered the misery of having all their kit soaked will not think twice about investing in one. The reason for the price tag is the robustness and quality of the materials used which give you a light water bottle that, when empty, folds down to almost nothing and when full is practically indestructible. The boast is that you can drive a car over a Platypus without it breaking or leaking and I can believe it. So, if you want a safe water carrier, that allows you to chuck your bergan around without worrying, platypus is the one for you.

I bought this recently from Facewest and absolutely love it. It's great to have a bottle that doesn't take up a 2ltr space when it's part full or empty. It seems really sturdy with no leakages or punctures so far and it's taken quite a bashing. Oh and it's super lightweight too! My only niggle is that the lid is a bit cheap looking and feeling, and could be easily lost. Otherwise it's perfect! Buy, buy, buy!