Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.49 x 4.49 x 1.14 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.75 x 5 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
Brand Name | Platypus |
Model Name | SoftBottle |
Color | Gray |
Material | Plastic |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
Part Number | 6934_Gray_0.5 Liter |
Model Year | 2016 |
Style | Softbottle Flexible Water Bottle With Closure Cap |
Included Components | SoftBottle |
Size | 0.5-Liter |
Sport Type | Running, Yoga |
Platypus SoftBottles with Closure Cap
Brand | Platypus |
Material | Plastic |
Bottle Type | Standard Bottle |
Color | Gray |
Capacity | 500 Milliliters |
About this item
- Highly packable: When empty, the SoftBottle easily flattens and rolls up compactly, saving space
- Smart design: Bottle narrows at the middle to make it easy to hold
- Versatile: Available with either a Closure Cap or a Push-Pull Cap; accepts any threaded Platypus lid or drink tube kit
- Pure Platy experience: The SoftBottle is taste-free, as well as BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free
- Weighs 0.8 ounces. Made in the USA
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From the brand
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Our mission is to offer the finest taste-free and adventure-ready hydration and water filtration products on the planet. For over 20 years, we’ve made water bottles and hydration solutions for everyday hydration needs from the city to the trail. We are water geeks, lab techs, researchers, designers, managers, directors, worker bees, and we like to get outdoors and ride, hike, run, paddle, climb, rip, and enjoy every sip of adventure we can get.
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We Believe in Making Things Right
We’re proud of the fact that we make the majority of our hydration solutions here in the U.S.A. in our own factory. And because we believe in what we make, and making it right, we have our own certified, world-class water laboratory, which enables us to research, develop, and test technologies so that you can have safe, effective, and dependable hydration and filtration options that meet your needs.
We love what we do and where we do it, and we like to think that shows in what we make.
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From the manufacturer
Platypus Ultralight Collapsible SoftBottle with Closure Cap
The Platypus SoftBottle Water Bottle with Push-Pull Cap is not just an outdoor essential, but every day, everyone, everywhere essential. Reusable, and refillable, it’s significantly lighter in weight than a hard water bottle of comparable volume and, when empty, collapses to take up a fraction of the space. While it’s designed for outdoor pursuits like camping, thru-hiking, and backpacking, it’s also perfect for travel, when space is at a premium and is a safe option for the pool and beach, or anywhere that glass is impractical or hazardous. BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free, its food-grade polyethylene liner does not taste like plastic and does not retain flavours, so it can hold water one day, and wine the next. When filled, the base expands so that the bottle stands upright; Included Push-Pull Cap conveniently dispenses contents without removing the cap. The Platypus Ultralight Collapsible SoftBottle is compatible with all Platypus caps and drink tubes.
Platypus
We are water geeks, laboratory technicians, researchers, designers, managers, directors, worker bees, and people with useful degrees . . . and we also like to laugh, pull pranks on each other, get outdoors and ride, hike, run, paddle, climb, rip, rail and try to enjoy every sip of adventure we can get.
Our mission is to offer the finest taste-free and adventure-ready hydration and water filtration products on the planet, and for over 20 years, we’ve made water bottles and hydration solutions for everyday hydration needs from the city to the trail.
Product Description
Product Description
Platy’s most flexible water bottle. Nothing’s cleaner, greener, or more versatile than a Platypus SoftBottle flexible bottle. Whether you’re out running, catching a flight, or hitting the yoga studio after work, the SoftBottle flexible bottle is your source for easy hydration.
From the Manufacturer
There’s not a hard bottle out there that’s cleaner, greener, and more flexible than a Platypus Soft Bottle. Each one comes with our Clean-Taste Guarantee and it’s made with zero BPA. The Soft Bottle is green, too, because it’s ultra-reusable and lightweight, it uses less energy and materials. Finally, your Soft Bottle defines flexible. It fits in a drink holder, a round pocket, a flat pocket, or any hand. When empty, it rolls up and fits anywhere you want it to fit. Plus, it weighs 80% less than hard hydration bottles.
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ASIN | B008W0I7RS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,911 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #263 in Water Bottles |
Date First Available | August 20, 2009 |
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Customers like the quality, weight and collapsible design of the outdoor recreation bottle. They mention it's great for lightweight backpacking, easy to carry and fill, and that it folds down nearly flat. They also like the durability, and size. However, some customers dislike the hardness and disagree on leakage.
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Customers like the weight of the water bottle. They say it adds hardly any weight to their pack, and it packs down to almost nothing when empty. It's easy to carry and fill, and is great for travel. Customers also like the convenience of putting inside a ski jacket and that it flattens when empty, making it easy to roll up and store.
"...Plus they have very little residual taste. They're great for travel and all sorts of adventures because they don't take up any space." Read more
"...They fold up into small bundles for traveling and make excellent everyday reusable water bottles...." Read more
"...These are super lightweight and easily roll up into a tiny bundle for stashing away in your pack, water bottle pouch, or whatever set up you are..." Read more
"Finally... a "weightless" solution for a water bottle. GREAT FOR TRAVEL." Read more
Customers generally like the size of the water bottle. They say it fits into backpacks and pockets, and is not too big or too small. Customers also appreciate the fact that it can fit 1L of water. The bottle is portable and easy to travel with.
"...They're great for travel and all sorts of adventures because they don't take up any space." Read more
"...I always carry spares from older bottles and the cap is a relatively standard size so you can usually find some kind of replacement, so it hasn't..." Read more
"Fits in yuor pocket worksgreat for keeping hydrated while skiing" Read more
"Finally... a "weightless" solution for a water bottle. GREAT FOR TRAVEL." Read more
Customers like the durability of the bottle. They say that the plastic is thin but strong, and the lightweight construction makes it easy to carry. Some appreciate the tight sturdy cap. Overall, customers are satisfied with the durability and quality of the product.
"...They're super light, you can roll them up when empty, and they're quite robust! Plus they have very little residual taste...." Read more
"...This newer style feels fragile when you receive it but is as tough and reliable as any Platypus bottle I've ever used while being much lighter...." Read more
"...The plastic is strong, and although this is overall a good thing, dragging it through a stream doesn't have the force to expand the bottle enough..." Read more
"...They are easy to drink from, durable, and a great way to pack a little extra water. Not easy to clean, but I wasn't suprised by that either!..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the outdoor recreation bottle. They mention it's a great product, perfect when every ounce counts, and great for work, traveling, or at home.
"I use this bottle primarily for backpacking trips. Overall, it's a great product...." Read more
"these are fantastic. I purchased 3 to take on a grand canyon river rafting+camping trip and these were great. No leaks, no breakage...." Read more
"Great product" Read more
"These bottles are incredible! I purchased two for a recent backpacking trip and I will never go back to carrying Nalgene's on hiking trips...." Read more
Customers like the collapsible design of the water bottle. They mention that it saves space when not holding water, and the pouch can be folded and stored away after use. The bottle weighs about 1 oz and collapses down to practically nothing when empty. Customers like that the bottle is easy to stow when empty and that it lays fairly flat in their laptop bag. They also love that it is flat when empty, and they can easily store it in their purse.
"...space as you drink more, fit flat in a pocket or backpack, fold for smaller pockets... the convenience is unbelievable...." Read more
"...It's great because when there is no water in it, it lays flat. When water is in it, it sits upright and is sturdy...." Read more
"...No leaking and very easy to clean. It folds down nearly flat, so it doesn't take a lot of space once it's empty." Read more
"...Love the convenience of putting inside ski jacket & it flattens when empty. Very convenient" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tent. They say that it works great and has no issues.
"...Worked like a charm. Not too hard to handle and drink from when full. Rolls down to almost nothing when empty...." Read more
"I used this on a three-day snowboard trip. Overall, it worked great. No leaking and very easy to clean...." Read more
"...I also use the water bottle for hiking. Good price and does the job. I've only had it for two months so not sure of its durability." Read more
"...So far it has worked well and carries just the right amount of water for about an hour on the bike outside in the sun...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention that it did not leak at all, while others say that a different brand bottle and it leaked.
"...I have never had a leak or had a bottle damaged by regular use...." Read more
"...As you can see, I tested all of them. No leaks, no fuss, just the ability to put away several gallons of water in a hurry with flexibility as needs..." Read more
"...frequently, has eventually cracked within 1-2 years each time, causing leaks...." Read more
"Not easy to clean but that is expected. Leak proof and easy to drink from." Read more
Customers are not happy with the hardness of the water bottle. They mention that it's difficult to clean, dry the inside thoroughly, and put it away wet. Some customers also mention that the water gushes out when they screw the bottle cap off.
"...No thank you!The only downside is how long it takes to dry them out. I place them in front of a fan to speed up the process...." Read more
"Not easy to clean but that is expected. Leak proof and easy to drink from." Read more
"...-Easy to clean...." Read more
"...Probably would be better for hiking. Also, cleaning it is a bit of a problem since it never quite dries." Read more
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Then there's the glass water bottles with neoprene sleeves, but they still break very easily, and are still too heavy and too small.
I wanted a bottle that's close to 32 oz or 1L, and I'm so glad I stumbled across Platypus products! This review is getting long so I'll just list the pros and cons:
PROS:
-Most lightweight reusable water bottle EVER! Doesn't make my hand tired from drinking or carrying it.
-BPA free, but still plastic, that's good enough for me because I'm not a paranoid little snowflake about everything (I mean come on people, "lighten up" (ha) a little) It's just the most practical, honestly.
-Anti microbial lining!!!! I didn't eve realize this until later, but had been noticing the water never got that nasty stale water bottle taste, even if forgotten for a few days.
-Perfect for airports. Chug all your water before security, tuck it neatly in your bag, fill it up after security.
-Easy to clean.
-Seems quite durable as long as you don't puncture it with something sharp or something. You can fill it with water and throw it in a backpack and it never leaks.
CONS:
-Small mouth opening makes it annoying to fill up with a Brita pitcher; you have to be patient.
-I'm scared I'm going to lose the cap and then I'll be screwed as far as portability goes
-Sometimes slightly awkward to drink out of, might look a little funny.
That's it! The pros far outweigh the cons! Get this bottle now!
Works well with Sawyer filters as long as you make sure you have a gasket between.
My only issue with the Platypus is the cap. Unfortunately I have lost more caps than I care to admit. If you lose the cap and can't replace it, especially when you are hiking or away from water sources the bottle becomes nearly useless. I always carry spares from older bottles and the cap is a relatively standard size so you can usually find some kind of replacement, so it hasn't been a huge problem yet. If I had any suggestion for improving the design of these bottles it would be to include a cap which can be attached to the bottle like a gas cap is tethered to a car.
Even with this issue, I can't imagine not using Platypus bottles when backpacking or traveling. They are a great value for a great product.
These are super lightweight and easily roll up into a tiny bundle for stashing away in your pack, water bottle pouch, or whatever set up you are running with.
Water weighs 2.2 lbs per liter and it quickly becomes impractical to tote around large amounts all of the time.
What if you needed to?
If you end up in a shelter of last resort where the water source may become unavailable, it could prove a lifesaver to fill a few Platy after your arrival. Imagine living on a few ounces of rationed water in crowded and hot conditions as has occurred after many recent storms. That’s if you are lucky and any is available at all. Some had to compete with others for that precious essential resource. No thank you!
The only downside is how long it takes to dry them out. I place them in front of a fan to speed up the process. Cleaning is as simple as filling with soap and giving it a good shaking.
As you can see, I tested all of them. No leaks, no fuss, just the ability to put away several gallons of water in a hurry with flexibility as needs dictate while remaining lightweight.
I made the mistake of going with another brand first. I thought I was saving money, but that product leaked and it was a disaster.
Buy it once, buy it right the first time!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
These are super lightweight and easily roll up into a tiny bundle for stashing away in your pack, water bottle pouch, or whatever set up you are running with.
Water weighs 2.2 lbs per liter and it quickly becomes impractical to tote around large amounts all of the time.
What if you needed to?
If you end up in a shelter of last resort where the water source may become unavailable, it could prove a lifesaver to fill a few Platy after your arrival. Imagine living on a few ounces of rationed water in crowded and hot conditions as has occurred after many recent storms. That’s if you are lucky and any is available at all. Some had to compete with others for that precious essential resource. No thank you!
The only downside is how long it takes to dry them out. I place them in front of a fan to speed up the process. Cleaning is as simple as filling with soap and giving it a good shaking.
As you can see, I tested all of them. No leaks, no fuss, just the ability to put away several gallons of water in a hurry with flexibility as needs dictate while remaining lightweight.
I made the mistake of going with another brand first. I thought I was saving money, but that product leaked and it was a disaster.
Buy it once, buy it right the first time!
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Ayant plusieurs années de recul sur ce produit, je peux dire que c'est de bonne qualité. Robuste, pratique, durable. Il est toutefois important de faire sécher (à l’intérieur) la gourde avant remisage, pour cela je la rince avec une eau du robinet et je la gonfle à la bouche et je la suspend tête en bas avec une épingle comme un linge à sécher, il faut quelques jours pour un séchage intérieur complet. Ensuite on peut la stocker en attendant la prochaine randonnée.