Platypus has many products from water bottles, to water bladders, to filters, to wine containers. The advantage to Platypus is how flexible and collapsible their products are. Today, I will just review one of the water bottles. Platypus actually makes a few different water bottles. They have their more flexible ones that come in multiple sizes and colors. They also have flexible water tanks that hold 2, 4, and 6 liters. The 2 bottles they have that I would recommend for backpacking are the Platybottle and the Platyplus. The Platybottle holds 2 liters which can get a little bulky when hiking, but has higher volume if you need to carry more water (although I would rather have a water bladder to carry that much water). The Playplus is what I recently started using. It holds 1 liter and has the option of a closure cap (twist cap) or a pull open cap. It also has a looped handle in one corner that is durable and can be hooked to a pack with a carabiner or simply make it easier to carry.
It is made of a thin food grade plastic and is BPA free. The bottle is very flexible and can be rolled up to about the size of a roll of quarters (excluding the cap). Initially, when you pick up the empty bottle, it feels flimsy and as if it can be ripped easily. But when you actually handle it, you can tell that it is very durable, despite how thin and light it is. When filled, it's about the size of a 1 liter pop bottle. It is clearly marked how much water you have in it. The handle and opening are made of a thicker, rigid plastic. Overall, a great water bottle.
Platypus, I believe, makes exceptional products. I actually prefer their water bladders over Camelback. I'm impressed with how well Platypus makes their stuff. I high recommend this product. For backpacking, it is ideal because of its collapsibility and it takes almost no space in your pack (not to mention that it's really fun to drink from). Comment below what you think and if you have had any experience with Platypus.
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