Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder and Drinks Tube

Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder and Drinks Tube

Platypus's premium hydration system is now more durable an ever and loaded with improved features like their easy to clean wide mouth

SlideLock closure with secondary reinforcement so you know it's sealed securely, and a quick disconnect valve for removing the reservoir from a pack without re-routing the hose.

Other upgrades include a redesigned, easy to use shutoff valve and a softer, more flexible reservoir.

Our Verdict

Platypus have done a lot of work to update their product line this year - the Big Zip SL is just one of the results. If you've owned a Platypus before you'll immediately notice that this one is made from a softer material - the new features keeps the Platypus range at the head of the pack.

Features

• Lightweight, puncture-resistant, three-ply plastic laminate is lined with food-grade polyethylene that won't flavor your water with a plastic taste
• Durable welded construction lets you boil, freeze, inflate and collapse the bag over and over again
• Reservoir is lined with SlimeGuard?, an antimicrobial treatment that keeps water fresh and taste free
• New SlideLock with secondary reinforcement ensures a secure and easy closure every time
• Drinking tube assembly includes HyperFlow? bite valve, providing one of the highest flow rates on the market
• Quick-connect hose allows easy removal of reservoir from pack without rerouting tube
• Taste-free tube won't affect the flavor of your water
• Ergonomic shutoff valve is angled 90deg for no-hassle hydration

Specification

• 1.8 Litre Big Zip SL - Dimensions: 7.5 x 13 in. (19 x 33 cm), Weight: 4 oz. (120 g)


• 2.0 Litre Big Zip SL - Dimensions: 6.25 x 17 in. (16 x 43 cm), Weight: 4 oz. (120 g)


• 3.0 Litre Big Zip SL - Dimensions: 7.5 x 17 in. (19 x 43 cm), Weight: 4.5 oz. (135 g)