Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration System (Spring 2010)

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Brand: Cascade Designs
Category: Sports

Buy New: $23.89 (On sale from $29.95) - $32.95
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

4 reviews
Sales Rank: 15926

Media: Misc.

MPN: 07020
ASIN: B001BV8R48

Features:

•	Complete system with reservoir, hose and bite valve
•	Easy-to-clean wide-mouth SlideLock closure with secondary reinforcement
•	Quick-disconnect valve allows easy removal of reservoir from a pack
•	Shutoff valve between hose and bite valve
•	Available in three sizes: 1.8L (7.5" x 13" - 4 oz) 2.0L (6.25" x 17" - 4 oz) 3.0L (7.5" x

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Big Zip SL Hydration System by Platypus is now more durable than ever and loaded with improved features, like the new easy-to-clean wide-mouth SlideLock closure with secondary reinforcement so you know it?s sealed securely, and a quick-disconnect valve for removing thereservoir from a pack without re-routing the hose. Other upgrades include a redesigned, easy-to-use shutoff valve and a softer, more flexible, but still taste-free reservoir.

Customer Reviews:
4 out of 5 stars

Durable but still taste plastic December 28, 2009
D. Shkuratko
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I like this Bladder, very easy to clean, durable, holds enough eater. The only thing, it still has a bit of a plastic taste after i ride with it for a bit. I solved this by adding a bit of any kind of juice to the water and it overpowers the p[plastic taste. 4/5

4 out of 5 stars

easy to fill September 18, 2009
Bryant H. Berk (Bakersfield, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

We purchase 3 of these units before a backpacking trip a month ago. One of them had a problem, with the tubing not reattaching easily to the bag after a week of use. We used a key to push the piece that catches the tubing back on, and didn't remove the tubing again. But I am giving the bags a 4 star rating because they worked great otherwise. I have a camelback that I use for bicycling that is much more difficult to fill. When it fails I'll be looking for something like this Platypus to replace it.

4 out of 5 stars

Great Bladder June 7, 2009
TIMA (Lexington, KY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Pros: Works with my MSR gravity filter, easy to clean, bite valve provides a rush of water, quick connect is handy, no leaks.
Cons: Zip end is a little bulky, need to watch bladder around sharp items(knifes,etc.)

great product

5 out of 5 stars

Water on the go! May 15, 2009
Jennine L. Wardle (Kenmore, WA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

We got the 3 liter Platy bladders as a replacement for the 2 liter bladders that came with our hiking packs. What a difference! That extra liter really comes in handy on hot, cold or dry days. I also appreciate that this bladder doesn't impart a funky taste to our water like the original bladder did. I love the large Zip opening... really makes filling and cleaning very easy (although the anti-microbial treatment means I don't have to clean it often).

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