

I, then, checked the temperature of the water every hour for the next 12 hours and once at the 24-hour mark. I filled the flexible bottle with 18 ounces of water that was 46 degrees Fahrenheit and set the bottle inside my kitchen, which was around 70 degrees in temperature (The temperature of the kitchen fluctuated throughout the 24-hour period). You will not have to worry about the Platy 2.0L flexible water bottle leaking on your hiking, hunting, or camping trip. The Platy bottle is 100% leak proof, according to my test. The measurement from the top of the water to the top of the water bottle was still the same, at 8/16 th of an inch. After 24 hours, I opened the water bottle and there was no water lost. I, then, ensured I screwed the cap on real tight and laid the water bottle completely on its side for 24 hours. Leak Test:įor the leak test, I filled the flexible water bottle with water and measured from the top of the water to the top of the water bottle, which was 8/16 th of an inch. Lastly, I tested to see if the Platy bottle could survive a swing with a baseball bat! Please see below for results. Next, I tested to see how durable the Platy bottle was. The second test I put the Platy bottle through was a temperature test. In order to really see what the Platy 2.0L bottle could handle, I ran some tests. (How dare you treat your grandma like that, she may end up with a wet butt!!) A whoopee cushion to prank your 75-year-old grandma at the thanksgiving dinner table.A water balloon to throw at your older brother.Also, the Platy 2.0 bottle shouldn’t be used as: I would not use the Platy 2.0L flexible bottle on short hikes because of the weight when it is full. Keeping extra water for your father-in-law while you are on a hunting extravaganza in Africa (Impress him with your accuracy and make him proud!).Other things you can use the Platy 2.0L flexible water bottle for: I would not recommend using the Platy 2.0L bottle as your only water bottle on a trip, as it is hard to drink from because it flexes, and it is hard to carry without a backpack.

The Platy 2.0L flexible bottle will be able to provide the extra water you need to perform any activity. The flexible water bottle can hold 2.0L of water (or 67.63oz.) and will not take up that much space in your backpack! Also, when the Platy bottle is empty you can just roll it up, which makes it easy to store and takes up minimal space. The Platy 2.0L flexible bottle is best used for backpacking, camping, day-hiking, and other outdoor activities. (Check out the summary section for some accessories!) When to Use This Water Bottle: This flexible water bottle is taste-free (meaning you will not taste the plastic), BPA-free, and phthalate free! Accessories can be purchased for the Platy bottle, which makes the bottle versatile for many situations. Having to hand wash is definitely a negative for me! The small cap and little access will make it difficult to hand wash. The Platy bottle is not dishwasher safe, which means you will have to hand wash it.

This water bottle comes in many different sizes, so you should be able to find a size that best suits the activity you are performing. The Platy® 2.0L bottle is an ultralight flexible water bottle made from nylon/polyethylene (plastic).
