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#123368 - 02/11/08 01:55 AM Re: Nalgene vs Platypus [Re: 7point82]
duckear Offline
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apples and oranges

Both are at the top of their respective heaps IMO.

I use both.



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#123501 - 02/12/08 12:58 AM Re: Nalgene vs Platypus [Re: teacher]
Art_in_FL Offline
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Registered: 09/01/07
Posts: 2432
Originally Posted By: teacher
I've moved over to hydro packs (camelbak and similar) easy to use, convenient and puts the weight in the right place.


Platypus makes bladders, backpack hydration systems, water carriers and a filtration system. I don't have much first-hand experience with those but they might be worth considering.

If you try them tell us how they work out.

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#123592 - 02/12/08 06:00 PM Re: Nalgene vs Platypus [Re: Art_in_FL]
teacher Offline
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Registered: 12/14/05
Posts: 988
I use the platypus 'bottles' to carry water into a dry camp, and (ouch) pay the big money to buy genuine camelbak bladders. They have 3rd or 4th generation design features I love.

Teacher

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#123640 - 02/13/08 01:35 AM Re: Nalgene vs Platypus [Re: Art_in_FL]
NAro Offline
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Registered: 03/15/01
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I use Platypus products and have had no complaints. I even use the Big Zip hoser as a "poor man's" Camelback. I like the large zip-top feature, and have never had a closure failure cause any leaks.

HOSER: http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores...mberId=12500226

These are also pretty sturdy. Take a look at their refillable tubes, too.
http://www.easytravelerinc.com/index.asp

None of my roll-ups last as long as a Nalgene hard bottle. They eventually develop a tiny leak if they've been creased too often. However, I plan accordingly and replace as needed.

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