Platypus Platy 2L Flexible Water Bottle
Platypus Platy 2-Liter Flexible Water Bottle
- Taste-Free Construction: BPA-, BPS-, Phthalate-, and PVC-free; no residual taste or flavor retention.
- Ultralight & Compact: Rolls up small enough to fit in a pocket when empty; ideal for travel, camping, or backpacking.
- Versatile Use: Can serve as a clean bag with Platypus GravityWorks, QuickDraw System, or other lightweight filters.
- Stable Design: Stands upright when full; tapered shape for easy use.
- Dimensions: Measures 7.5 x 13.8 inches (19 x 35 cm) and weighs only 1.3 oz (36 g).
- Made in the USA.
$19.95
Description
Platypus Platy 2-Liter Flexible Water Bottle
Stay hydrated on your adventures with the Platypus Platy 2-Liter Flexible Water Bottle. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, this innovative water bottle combines functionality, portability, and sustainability, making it the perfect companion for backpacking, camping, and hiking.
Key Features
- Flexible Design: The unique flexible construction allows the bottle to collapse as you drink, saving space in your pack.
- Lightweight: Weighing in at just 1.3 ounces, it won’t weigh you down on the trail.
- 2-Liter Capacity: Quench your thirst with ample water supply for extended trips.
- Durable Materials: Made from Nylon, Polyethylene, and Polypropylene, ensuring long-lasting use.
- Safety First: Free from harmful chemicals, including BPA, BPS, and DEHP.
- Easy to Clean: Hand wash only for optimal care.
Specifications
- Brand: Platypus
- Color: Clear
- Shape: Round
- Dimensions: 7.5″W x 13.8″H
- Recommended Uses: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
- Age Range: Adult
- Reusability: Reusable
- Included Components: Bottle
- Item Weight: 1.3 ounces
- Country of Origin: China
Why Choose the Platypus Platy?
The Platypus Platy 2-Liter Flexible Water Bottle is ideal for those who value convenience and functionality in their outdoor gear. Its collapsible design allows for easy storage when not in use, while the lightweight materials ensure you can carry it effortlessly. Whether you’re trekking through the mountains or lounging by the campsite, this water bottle is a must-have for staying hydrated.
Get ready for your next adventure with the Platypus Platy!
Additional information
Specification: Platypus Platy 2L Flexible Water Bottle
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bthomasb1 –
I put this in my bag for kayaking and another in my backpack for water and it works awesome. I love the design and how, as I use more water, it collapses to take up less and less space. The cap also fits my water filter in case I needed to use it in reverse (fill it with unfiltered water and attach a filter to the screw top). While a bit more pricey than I’d like, it seems worth the money so far
Sean McD. –
I’ve bought and intensely used, Platypus collapsible water tanks and bottles for 20 years. I LOVE them. It is really difficult to find them in stores (or even Amazon) these days. I use them when hiking, biking, kayaking. I always carry two of them, one to hold unfiltered water, one to hold filtered water, that has also gone through my steri-pen.
In the past 10 years, for some reason the 3-littre tanks seem to have been discontinued, and you can only find 2-littre ones, if you are lucky.
However, what bothers me most, is that the material they are making Platypus tanks with now has changed.
I’m not aware whether this change has occurred upon FDA recommendation, new legislation (that bans, for instance, BPA) or simply, a desire to lower production costs. But the new plastic is LESS flexible, and therefore, MORE BRITTLE. Yes, it is true O have bought more of these bottles in recent years than I did before, even when I am hiking less 🙁
Before, you could collapse them in practically any direction, and they would hardly ever get damaged. Now, without even getting pierced, the material cracks, and they begin to leak without warning! Not good if you are carrying electronics in your backpack, or you are looking forward to a change of dry clothes after hiking in the rain for hours. Also, you do not want to lose water during a heatwave, far away from places where you can collect more, or buy other usable containers that are no-disposable or too heavy.
These bottles continue to be the BEST way for me to transport clean water and water I have collected but not yet cleaned. They are GREAT. The best solution I have found that is lighter in weight than any other (I carry a 3/4-litre Nalgene from where I drink already clean water, aside from the 2 platypus tanks)
I only wish the quality were what it used to be when I first discovered them, 20 years ago.
Timbo Slims –
We carry at least two of these on every backpacking trip, sometimes even three on longer trips. We hike in groups of three or four, and most every one has one in their pack. The uses for these are MANY, here are a few:
– As a large “Dirty” reservoir for our Sawyer Squeeze or Sawyer Mini filters when we want filtered water “on the go”. These thread directly onto the Sawyer filter threads, and fit perfectly. Having a 2 liter source for the dirty water means less dipping and transfer operations – and these are much more durable and user-friendly than the bottles Sawyer sells.
– As a “Clean” reservoir for filtered water / storage when using our gravity filter in camp. We don’t hang our clean water reservoir, we only hang the dirty, and use something like this to catch the clean water. Sometimes we fill two of these when we are setting up camp to have water for cooking , washing up, etc. What makes this a decent storage reservoir is that you can put a push/pull cap on it and be able to have controlled and measured pouring…
– As a reserve reservoir for extra water when we might be away from water for a couple of days – when we know we may be away from water for a day or so, we fill our 3L bladders first, then fill this as a reserve in our pack. Note these are not as thick as a bladder, so store / carry in your pack with care, and keep it protected.
I have been using one of these bottles for two years now, over multiple trips, and it is still in serviceable / working condition. Thus the durability of these bottles is not bad, and they last if you care them.
If I had to think of any “Cons” for these bottles, or what I don’t like about them:
– It takes forever for them to dry after cleaning….the small opening and large volume means you have to find a nice place to store them for 2-3 days as they dry. I live in AZ, which is very dry, I can only imagine how long it would take to dry in a humid climate! I only clean these when we get home, I don’t ever attempt drying them out on the trail.
– The caps are not attached, and can get lost. This is one of the big reasons I started using the Evernew soft bottles – the Evernew bottles have the cap attached to the bottle!!
– You have to carry a separate rubber band or shock cord to roll them up. Again, the Evernew bottle has a pigtail attached to facilitate rolling them up, where the Playtpus does not.
Note that I recently have been alternating these bottles with the Evernew soft bottles – those are a decent alternative to these, and are priced in the same ballpark. I purchased these Platypus bottles for $9.99, and the Evernew 2L for the same amount.
A couple of tips and tricks:
– I carry two caps for these – one closure cap, and a push / pull cap. I do this for multiple reasons, the first one being in case I lose a cap. The Platy caps are not attached to the bottle like the Evernew, and could get lost. The second reason is that if I am storing the reservoir as a backup water source in my pack, I don’t want the tall push / pull cap protruding and screw on the closure cap. On the flip side, if I am using it for water storage in camp, I use the push / pull cap for easy dispensing.
– I got some 1/16th inch shock cord and made a permanent pigtail attached to the bottle so you can easily rollup up the bottle for compact storage. This is copying what the Evernew bottle did with theirs, and idea which I really liked. In fact, I have other Platy soft bottles, and retrofitted this pigtail on those too!! If you are wondering what I mean, see the picture. The Platy is on the left with the added pigtail, and the Evernew is on the right with the stock pigtail.
Thanks for reading.
tom p –
I’ve been using these to store extra water in my packs for 10+ years and have never had a problem. Dayhikes, overnight trips and multiday backpacks here in Arizona these things are essential and compact down to a very small size once empty.
They do take a few days to completely dry out after use but that’s fine with me
John D. Paden –
I have so many of these. They don’t leak, or tear. I still have one from like 8 years ago traveling light to the Boundary Waters. I mean, who wants to portage a glass handle of whiskey? No one.
These lighten the load. And allow you to bring booze into a game with seamless effort. Well done all around. A little spendy for what it is, but the product is totally worth it.
Christina –
This is an awesome product. When packing away it’s advisable to roll it up or lay it flat rather than fold it. The piece delivered to me was brand new and came in its original ‘Made in USA’ packaging. It’s made up of extremely good material and has no odor to it at all. Thanks Amazon for a great product and prompt delivery.
Valerie Dmitrieff –
Lo he tenido antes y lo recomiendo en 1l y 2 l
Alejandro Medina B –
I like that it is 2 litres, enough for a full day hiking. And at the end of the day, it is foldable.
Andrew Richard –
When ever I need to collect water on the go. This is what I use. Excellent size and collapses down to take up little space once empty. Tasteless water bottle for the win.
Timbo Slims –
Platypus Platy 2-Liter Flexible Water Bottle
No issues. These water bottles always work well. Good strong construction. No leaks.
Sara Garcia –
Super small and lightweight and durable and good for taking backpacking unlike the Sawyer Squeeze water bladders/bags that supposedly rip all the time.
Amazon Customer –
A great product to have saving you multiple walks to a water source once you make camp for the night.
Lila –
This is a great bag ,it screws onto my sawyer filter if i ever needed it to but i keep clean water in this one