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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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The Jellyfish Lake in the Miocene Reef

by TonyDasilva February 19, 2013 Travel
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Jellyfish Lake is connected to the ocean through fissures and tunnels in the limestone of ancient Miocene reef. However, the lake is sufficiently isolated and the conditions are different enough that the diversity of species in the lake is greatly reduced from the nearby lagoon. The golden jellyfish, Mastigias cf. papua etpisoni, and possibly other [...]

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FlashDry Included in The North Face’s Fall 2012 Line

by TonyDasilva February 29, 2012 Camp
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With all the new latest waterproof/breathable fabrics on the market, there’s one thing that remains constant — water droplets. With all laminated fabrics from Gore-Tex, eVent, Polartec and the like, the most efficient way to transfer perspiration through them is in vapor form. Well, changing perspiration droplets into vapor takes time and that time is [...]

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Teva Steps Into Water Conservation Feet First

by TonyDasilva March 23, 2011 Hike
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Yestarday was World Water Day, and no, that doesn’t mean you should be using more of it. Skip the shower, pilgrim, and pretend you’re in the backcountry. For every pair of footwear it sells this year, Teva will kick in cash to protect one linear foot of waterways, which works out to 4.3 million feet, give [...]

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Winter is Still Here and So Are You

by TonyDasilva January 25, 2011 Hike
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It’s been a while since I remember having a winter this cold and snow filled. As a child, I’d prey for winters like this. Having school cancelled weekly, sledding all day, and having snow ball fights with my unsuspecting and non participating sisters, as they walked in the house, were just a few highlights from latter [...]

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The Places We Play Are Changing Rapidly

by Trailblazer July 26, 2010 Hike
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The places we play in are changing rapidly. These changing places are important for recreation, home to wildlife, provide water we drink & clean the air.

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Local Trail Highlight: Hopeville Pond State Park

by Trailblazer March 31, 2010 Trails
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History: Now located in the Hopeville Pond State Park, the Pachaug River was a major fishing ground for the Mohegan Indians. At low water the stone weirs, constructed by the Indians at angles from the river banks, are still visible. These weirs directed water flow as well as eels, shad, and other fish toward the [...]

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Local Trail Highlight: Mansfield Hollow State Park

by Trailblazer February 28, 2010 Trails
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History: The damming of the Natchaug River by the Army Corps of Engineers has created a 500-acre lake for boating and fishing, now known as Mansfield Hollow State Park. No swimming is allowed since part of the lake is used for public water supply. Directions: From Hartford: take Route 84 east, Exit 68. Route 195 [...]

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