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Platypus Platy Collapsible Bottle
- BPA-free
- Durable and compact
- Lightweight
- Lifetime warranty
- Can slosh when less than half full
- Hard to use with one hand
- Comes in just one color
The Platypus Platy Collapsible Bottle fills an interesting niche -- it's flexible and collapsible rather than rigid. Made from polypropylene plastic that doesn't contain bisphenol A (BPA), the bottle is durable, light and folds when empty. Some sports enthusiasts prefer the Platy to heavier aluminum and plastic bottles. "When emptied, a Platypus takes up no more room than a single, folded-up section of newspaper," says Slate.com reviewer Laura Moser. Some reviewers note that it's hard to use the Platypus bottle with just one hand, and they note that liquid can slosh around when it's less than half full. If you prefer a rigid water bottle, reviewers also like the Nalgene Everyday Tritan On the Go (*Est. $12 for 24-oz. bottle) and the CamelBak Better Bottle (*Est. $10 for 25-oz. bottle).
The best review of the Platypus Platy we found is on Slate.com, where several bottles are rigorously tested. A slew of sports-enthusiast websites, including BackCountry.com and BackPackGearTest.com, also weigh in, as do owners posting at Amazon.com.
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Our Sources
1. Slate.com
Slate.com's Laura Moser says "for hydration on the go, Platypus has no peer." On the downside, the bottle is "prone to splashes and spills."
Review: Message in a Bottle, Laura Moser, Aug. 21, 2007
Time magazine names the Platypus Platy one of the "top 5 eco-friendly water bottles." Reviewer Hilary Hylton calls it a "little gem" and says it's a great choice for those who want to pack light.
Review: Top 5 Eco-Friendly Water Bottles, Hilary Hylton, Dec. 11, 2008
3. Amazon.com
The 10 owners that posted on Amazon.com are satisfied with the Platypus Platy bottle because it's sturdy and lightweight yet flexible. They add that the water stored in the bottle doesn't taste like plastic.
Review: Platypus Bottle with Closure Cap, Contributors to Amazon.com
About 20 owners posting here give the Platypus Platy excellent reviews, citing its portability, durability and simplicity. One owner in particular was relieved not to have to carry an aluminum bottle anymore.
Review: Platypus Platy Bottle, Contributors to Backcountry.com
This highly detailed review written by owner Sheila Morrissey lauds the Platypus Platy for its collapsible design, versatility and toughness.
Review: Platypus Platy Bottles, Sheila Morrissey, July 31, 2007
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