Platypus

The original Platypus® water reservoir that became a backcountry classic, the Hoser™ is an ultralight, minimalist hydration system that delivers taste-free hydration with a versatile, durable design that makes it great for backpacking, thru-hiking, and day hikes.

Features:

• Drink on the go: New simple, one-piece, self-sealing HyFLO bite valve makes it quicker and easier than ever to hydrate hands-free with a 30% increased flow rate
• Easily transportable: Integrated hang/carry loop makes it easy to secure the reservoir in a backpack or elsewhere
• Pure Platy experience: All materials are certified taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free
• Funk-free: Embedded silver-ion protects reservoir from mold and bacteria
• Versatile: Threaded port and 1/4" diameter drink tube make it easily compatible with accessory caps and adaptors
• Film materials: Polyurethane / Polyethylene
• Spout material: Polyethylene
• Bite valve material: Silicone

The original Platypus® water reservoir that became a backcountry classic, the Hoser™ is an ultralight, minimalist hydration system that delivers taste-free hydration with a versatile, durable design that makes it great for backpacking, thru-hiking, and day hikes.

Features:

• Drink on the go: New simple, one-piece, self-sealing HyFLO bite valve makes it quicker and easier than ever to hydrate hands-free with a 30% increased flow rate
• Easily transportable: Integrated hang/carry loop makes it easy to secure the reservoir in a backpack or elsewhere
• Pure Platy experience: All materials are certified taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free
• Funk-free: Embedded silver-ion protects reservoir from mold and bacteria
• Versatile: Threaded port and 1/4" diameter drink tube make it easily compatible with accessory caps and adaptors
• Film materials: Polyurethane / Polyethylene
• Spout material: Polyethylene
• Bite valve material: Silicone

The original Platypus® water reservoir that became a backcountry classic, the Hoser™ is an ultralight, minimalist hydration system that delivers taste-free hydration with a versatile, durable design that makes it great for backpacking, thru-hiking, and day hikes.

Features:

• Drink on the go: New simple, one-piece, self-sealing HyFLO bite valve makes it quicker and easier than ever to hydrate hands-free with a 30% increased flow rate
• Easily transportable: Integrated hang/carry loop makes it easy to secure the reservoir in a backpack or elsewhere
• Pure Platy experience: All materials are certified taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free
• Funk-free: Embedded silver-ion protects reservoir from mold and bacteria
• Versatile: Threaded port and 1/4" diameter drink tube make it easily compatible with accessory caps and adaptors
• Film materials: Polyurethane / Polyethylene
• Spout material: Polyethylene
• Bite valve material: Silicone

Introducing the Big Zip™ EVO—the latest evolution in taste-free hydration. The Big Zip EVO delivers a significantly higher flow rate than previous Platypus reservoirs and a host of new features, making it a great option for backpackers, hikers, and mountain bikers.

Features:

• Secure SlideLock™: Slides both directions to easily open, securely close and fill reservoir
• Handy Pincher Grip: Allows for easy one-handed filling
• High Mount Quick-disconnect: Offers fast, easy access—no more digging down in your pack
• Leak-proof Shut-off Valve: Instantly stops flow and offers reliable stowing
• Semi-rigid Center Baffle: Offers low-profile support and makes for easy cleaning and drying
• HyFLO™ Self-sealing Bite Valve: Improves flow along with new, larger 5/16" drink tube
• Funk-free: Embedded Silver-ion protects clean water from mold & bacteria
• Pure Platy Experience: All materials are certified taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free

Introducing the Big Zip™ EVO—the latest evolution in taste-free hydration. The Big Zip EVO delivers a significantly higher flow rate than previous Platypus reservoirs and a host of new features, making it a great option for backpackers, hikers, and mountain bikers.

Features:

• Secure SlideLock™: Slides both directions to easily open, securely close and fill reservoir
• Handy Pincher Grip: Allows for easy one-handed filling
• High Mount Quick-disconnect: Offers fast, easy access—no more digging down in your pack
• Leak-proof Shut-off Valve: Instantly stops flow and offers reliable stowing
• Semi-rigid Center Baffle: Offers low-profile support and makes for easy cleaning and drying
• HyFLO™ Self-sealing Bite Valve: Improves flow along with new, larger 5/16" drink tube
• Funk-free: Embedded Silver-ion protects clean water from mold & bacteria
• Pure Platy Experience: All materials are certified taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free

The HyFLO™ is a streamlined, one-piece bite valve that offers fast-flowing, self-sealing, leak-free performance. Made with a soft, taste-free, medical-grade silicone, the HyFLO stands up to years of use.

Features:

• Made of a soft, taste-free and medical-grade silicone that stands up to years of use
• Compatible with all Platypus drink tubes and shutoff valves
• Weight: 0.01 kg / 0.2 oz
• Width: 2 cm / 0.8 in
• Length: 3.5 cm / 1.4 in

An ultra light and versatile pump free water filter that makes it easy to treat water for 2-4 people on backpacking, hiking, and backcountry trips.

Features:

• Easily configure the system to your needs with the included 2.0L flexible water bottle and adapters* for maximum versatility and adaptability for easy tailoring of the system to meet different needs on different trips
• No pumping: Just fill the dirty reservoir, hang it, and let gravity do the hard work
• Fast: Filters up to 1.5 liters per minute
• Micro filter lifetime: Up to 1,500 liters of water
• Effective: Every micro filter is individually tested to ensure it meets EPA & NSF guidelines for the removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa**
• Ultra light & ultra compact: System can weigh as little as 6.3 oz. (180 g) and stows smaller than most 1L bottles (depends on configuration)
• Field-cleanable: Can be easily back flushed in 4 seconds to maintain filter performance
• Hollow fibre advantage: Hundreds of tiny, hollow fibres enable the micro filter to work faster than traditional filter media
• Easy collecting & dispensing: Collecting water is easy—simply open the top, scoop water, and close; control delivery of filtered water with hose shutoff clamp
• Comes with:
• 2.0L platy bottle
• 2.0L dirty reservoir
• Hollow fibre micro filter
• Universal bottle adaptor
• Push-pull cap adapter
• Hoses
• Storage sack

*Adaptors interface with all Platypus bottles, push-pull sport bottle caps, and most bottles from Nalgene®, Klean Kanteen®, CamelBak® and many more (these trademarks are not owned by Cascade Designs, Inc.)

**This includes Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Salmonella and Cholera

A water bottle that adapts with you—whether it's the flexible, space-saving and packable design, the ease of cleaning, or the ability to add a backcountry-ready filter, the Meta Bottle is a water bottle that adapts to meet your everyday hydration needs from the city to the trail.

Features:

• Simple to clean: Unscrew bottle halves for easy cleaning; both halves are dishwasher safe (top rack only)
• Packable + Tough: Bottle can be compacted down to half its size, making it convenient to pack. Top half of bottle is impact resistant; flexible lower half is unbreakable
• Great drinking experience: Taste-free material ensures unwanted tastes won't ruin water freshness. Leak-proof cap opens with easy half turn; fits most ice cubes
• Filter-ready: Microfilter can be purchased separately and used with any size Meta Bottle, turning it into a backcountry-ready water filter
• Convertible: Top half can be used on its own as a mug while the lower half can be used separately as a drinking cup
• BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free
• Flexible cap lanyard makes it easy to carry & secure bottle
• Weigth: 0.20kg
  

Fend off frozen drink tubes or bite valves and prevent winter freeze-up, or keep liquids cool in the summer, with this hydration reservoir accessory.