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Designed to tuck into your hydration-compatible pack, the Platypus Hoser reservoirs offers a Lightweight and simple solution for thru-hiking, camping, and everything in between. Available in four sizes, it features a threaded outlet that accepts multiple Platypus tubes and caps The all-new HyFLO bite valve delivers 30 percent more water than traditional valves, meaning you'll have quicker hands-free access Read More
Are the threads on the Platypus Hoser compatible with the blue Sawyer Squeeze coupling adapter, so that I can have water flow from an Evernew bag (for dirty water), through the Sawyer Squeeze filter, and then into the Platypus? Thanks!
I've used quite a few different hydration bladders over the last decade or more. The platypus Hoser has emerged as my favorite, especially the 2L size.
I dig the reinforced loop at the top for hanging it up.
Compact storage when empty...roll it up.
The threads on the closure are compatible with a Smartwater bottle cap. I've also found others that fit...seems to be a universal style. I carry a couple extras for using the bladder around camp or if I'm carrying more than one.
I'm Seeing a lot of comments about not being able to dry these out properly. The easiest solution has been mentioned: just rinse it out, roll it up, and stick it in the freezer (along with your hoses, valves, etc).I don't even worry about drying them out much. Bacteria isn't going to grow in the freezer. The other thing that works is simply storing them full of tap water, which usually has trace amounts of chlorine etc. Someone mentioned putting some vodka in there…I guess that would work too. Vodka is cheap.
I have the 3L. This would be a <$3 saving vs Amazon, but if you can wait you might as well. I like it quite a bit. If you hang it, and pull the sides so that it stays propped open then it dries completely. I've yet to have problems getting it dry.
I own a 2.0L Hoser. It's pretty solid. This drop is a decent value, depending on shipping. I only use it on day hikes. Overnighters are a non-starter.
Downsides: hard to dry, hard to fill, builds up bacterial/fungal contamination easily – I wouldn't thru-hike with this one without pre-engineering some sort of sterilization process and means of easily refilling. The mouthpiece attracts dirt; you can get the Big Mouth cover. Plus the hole is offset so it'll hang a little crooked. Not really a big deal unless you're CDO.
I also have a Hydropak bladder that seems to attract less mouthpiece dirt and harbors bio gunk less readily. But it's double the price.
I have and still use a Platypus hoser from close to twenty years ago. They are incredible bladders and are still the best around. A couple quick cuts and added quick connect adapters and you are good to go for gravity filtration and refilling without ever having to take it out of your bag. I will probably be picking up a couple of these for my kids who are now in scouts. They will probably still be using theirs when their kids get in scouts.
I have owned two of these reservoirs for hiking. I lost one and the other one has not had any problems. The only issue I have with these is that they are very difficult to dry which means they will eventually get mildew. I recommend drying it as much as possible, then rolling it up and popping it in your freezer.