Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle

I had heard that there were issues with some of these in manufacturing, so I wasn't unprepared for it, but I did have one that had a little bit of a l...

You are sure to never have any spills which believe it or not. I'Ve had a lot of water bottles in the past, which dripped that's really the main thing...

Annoying and floppy to work with both on this and the vapor so take that into account too, if you're, comparing this with a regular water bottle, so t...

However, for more casual use when camping, day hiking, the gym, and especially for air travel, Platypus DuoLock Bottles let you enjoy the benefits of an ultralight, ultra-compact, reusable, roll-up soft bottle on the trail or closer to home.Disclosure: Platypus provided me with this product, but I wasn’t under any obligation to review it.

Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle | It’s a shame that the metal tab became loose over time. The spout secures two ways (hence the “DuoLock” moniker): a flip-top cap and a metal tab. The cap simply clicks into place when you press it down, and it works just fine; it’s the metal tab that falls short of our expectations

We tested this as well, and while it’s a great bottle, we still like the original SoftBottle for ultralight backpacking. The DuoLock has a carabiner clip for hanging, a locking opening to drink from, and a screw-off opening for easy filling. All of these are good features, and work surprisingly well