Platypus `Insulator` Hydration Bladder and Drinks Tube

Platypus 'Insulator' Hydration Bladder and Drinks Tube

A brick and frozen water have a couple of things in common. They’re both hard and aren’t worth a lick when you’re thirsty on a ski tour. And what could beat a slow, cold pull from your reservoir in the baking heat of summer? That’s why we made this insulated reservoir sleeve.

Including a deluxe Big Zip SL reservoir and our Bite Valve and Drink Tube Insulator, you’ll be assured your water is just the way you like it, all year long. A rugged Cordura exterior protects your reservoir and seals up tight with a side-release buckled lid.

 
Our Verdict

Adds a bit of weight to a very nice ultralightweight product, but what you get for that is cool water in the Summer and liquid water in the Winter. Having experienced both problems this seems like a great idea, especially for high activity days in the mountains when weight is not as important.

The bite valve cover is a great idea for all sorts of reasons, especially though when trotting about over muddy terrain or biking through messy puddles etc..

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