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Gear Review: Platypus SoftBottle

by Amy on March 19, 2013

Product Tested: Platypus SoftBottle

Best Use for Product: Hiking, travel, tight space, hydration

Platypus SoftBottles

 

“Full when you need it, flat when you don’t.” Looking to shave some pack weight on your next hiking trip? Maybe your hard plastic bottle doesn’t always fit in your bag. Well, the Platypus SoftBottle is for you. The SoftBottle weighs 80% less then most hard plastic water bottles with the 0.5L coming in at 0.8oz and the 1L weighing 1.2oz. Being that it is lightweight means less materials and energy were used to make it. That means this reusable bottle is a green product.

My favorite part of this American made product is that it is so flexible. Once I’ve had some to drink I can fold the bottle up and put it in my pocket. This allows me to have water with me on short hikes without having to carry a pack or hold a bottle. When flying they are also great. If your carry on is packed tight the bottle can conform to many shapes to fit in. They can also fit easily in the seat pocket in front of you.

Another benefit of this BPA free bottle is its Clean-Taste Guarantee. I’ve had many beverages in my SoftBottles besides water and have always been able to get the taste out. The key is to rinse the bottle thoroughly with warm water and then let it dry upside down.

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Vintage Arc’teryx Pack Fitting Video

by Trailblazer April 15, 2012 Hike
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We can’t quite figure out the year this vintage Arc’teryx pack fitting video was made, but we are especially entranced by the, uh, really “great” soundtrack they chose to accompany their tutorial. I’m sure it seemed like an awesome idea at the time…

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Trailblazer’s Facebook Giveaway: Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Pack

by TonyDasilva December 13, 2011 Camp
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I told you we’d be doing another giveaway soon, so here it is! This time around it’s an awesome Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Pack: a $200 value! Check out the details of the pack below as well as how to enter.  -Enter by Liking Trailblazer on Facebook and sharing this to your wall. You can add an extra [...]

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The Basics: Pack Fitting 101

by TonyDasilva August 17, 2011 Camp
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We’ve just added a new gear guide to our shopping site. I learned something, so I’m thinking you could too. – Tony Pack Fitting 101 Loosen all straps Fill the backpack with a realistic weight. Loosen all straps. Shoulder the pack. Place hip belt over the hip bones Position the middle of the hip belt [...]

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Monday Munchies: Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew

by TonyDasilva March 28, 2011 Camp
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Chock full of sweet potatoes and carrots, this stew is packed with vitamins A and C.  On top of that, the lentils are high in fiber, which will keep you fuller for longer.  This is a great vegetarian winter dinner choice and you can make it in a crockpot, so it’s super easy to make!  Try it [...]

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Fail Friday’s: It’s A Double Fail Day

by TonyDasilva December 3, 2010 Random

Because I’m finding myself in a pretty malicious mood today, you get a double dose. So, take a look at my Double Fail Day. Every video comes packed with not just one, but two Fails! And if you act now… wait. I’m not selling anything. Sorry, just watch and take a load off. It’s Friday [...]

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Packing for Function and Necessity?

by Trailblazer July 7, 2010 Hike
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail has taught me a lot about packing for function and necessity… As much as we have tried to escape the real world while out here on the Appalachian Trail,  this past weekend we realized we could only dodge that bullet a finite number of times. With things to do that range [...]

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