It seems so simple, doesn’t it? Stick some water in a bag, put it in your pocket, pack or purse and, voila! Portable hydration. Simplicity is the secret to the Platypus Platy Bottle (MSRP: $6.95-$9.95), a flexible, taste-free water pouch that fits in a ski parka and weighs 80 percent less than conventional hard plastic bottles. Rugged enough to handle temperatures from freezing to boiling, the “bottle” fills up easily and packs into a small space after it’s empty. Best of all, it doesn’t hurt when you land on it. It’s available in .5-liter, 1-liter and 2-liter sizes, and holsters are also available to keep your Platy insulated. Perfect on the slopes, in the car or around town, it works because it’s easy.
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