Platypus SoftBottle with Closure Cap

Matt T

Posted on May 31, 2017

Great Packable Water Bottle

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

This soft water bottle is great for storing extra water while hiking or backbacking. It is durable, doesn't leak at the cap, and pack down to almost nothing when not in use. It is great for carrying extra water on longer days or into camp for cooking. Highly recommend this bottle as an alternative to large nalgenes.

Austin ClutterEmployee

Posted on April 28, 2017

Good Product

• Familiarity: I've used it several times

Good product, good for camping, kind of hard to dry out tho.

Austin ClutterEmployee

Posted on April 28, 2017

Good Product

• Familiarity: I returned this product before using it

This was a good product but I got the wrong size so had to return this one.

Caleb LeckerGearhead

Posted on April 28, 2017

Awesome water bottle

• Familiarity: I've used it several times

The Platypus SoftBottle is such a great little travel style water bottle. I love how packable it is, even in the 1L. It is extremely lightweight, and you can roll it right up and toss it in a bag without even knowing it is there. However, I find it not quite as durable as the Platy Plus bottle by Platypus, because it is more of a plastic material than than rubberized (like the Platy Plus is). I really like the twist top lid feature on both bottles through. I just don't trust the Push/Pull caps when full with water and in your pack with a lot of your valuables. Overall, awesome travel bottle though, and would highly recommend!

johngchristGearhead

Posted on March 7, 2017

Avg. ride time: 4m per week

great for trouing

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I use this bottle when i am out skiing. It packs down really small and holds up way better than expected.

John KutcherGearhead

Posted on March 3, 2017

Best Space Saver

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I love this. I was tired of carrying a big Nalgene or Hydroflask in my bag when touring that took up a ton of space. I was super stoked to pick this up. Even when full it takes up less space than a regular bottle. Love it. Buy one.

Matthew PizzaGearhead

Posted on March 1, 2017

Fits in your pocket

• Familiarity: I've used it several times

I have a couple of these in the 0.5L size. I keep them in my ski jacket when I'm tooling around the resort so that I can have water but don't need to lug a pack around. When you're done they roll up and fit in there even better.

johngchristGearhead

Posted on January 2, 2017

Avg. ride time: 4m per week

Sip it up

I've been using one of these for a few years and have had no issues. I have a regular cap and a sippy cap I stole off another bottle.

Mackenzie E

Posted on December 22, 2016

Lightweight and Pack-able

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Platypus bottles are a must have for anyone looking for a lightweight alternative to a standard water bottle. I use mine for ski touring, hiking, backpacking and much more! Once you finish your water it flattens down to save space in your pack.

amber nelsonGearhead

Posted on August 29, 2016

Convenient Until Cleaning

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

This is a great water bottle for hiking, backpacking, touring or really any time space and weight is limited. I've had great luck with these and am yet to have one leak or break. The only downfall to these is that they are difficult and take a long time to dry after washing.

Jeff GuestEmployee

Posted on August 17, 2016

Keep it frozen

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I bought these for some friends for their "Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup" challenge. They are needing to stash water in key places so they don't have to carry all the extra weight, and collapse the bottles when they are done. I thought these would be exactly what they need!

I also own some for camping. I keep them frozen in the freezer so they are good to go and so I don't have to dry them out for storage. They hold up really well to being frozen, and they help to keep the cooler cold. The only downside is the bottle is flimsy when drinking from it, and I'm afraid I'm going to cut my hand on the laminated edges, but It hasn't happened yet in the many years I've owned these bottles! You can also use them as "clean bags" if you have a Platypus Gravity Filter.

Brennan K

Posted on July 21, 2016

compact with volume

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I got this to have a smaller more space saving vessel, but with the volume to still have enough liquid... Works great and when they leak, you can cut off the top and voila you have a flat cup or bowl.

GordonlightfootsbiggestfanEmployee

Posted on June 20, 2016

Okay water vessel.

• Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

It did not leak in my limited use, so it has that going for it. Going to agree with the other reviewer, it is a pain to dry and even with pretty substantial measures taken they did not dry for a long time.

Teresa NguyenEmployee

Posted on April 25, 2016

Hard to Dry

• Familiarity: I've used it several times

Great little water bottle if you are trying to save space in your pack. I have had in my drying rack for 4 days and there's still water in the bottle. I though this would be a nice solution to drying out a camelbak, but it takes longer to dry out!