Hikers love Platypus’ flexible, thin, plastic “canteens” because they are an unbreakable, leak-proof, virtually weightless way of carrying water, and collapse flat when empty. The new Platypus PlatyPreserve provides wine enthusiasts with those same benefits, as well as an effective way to preserve wine once a bottle is opened. The screw-on cap and amber polyurethane reservoir work together when you gently squeeze the container to remove oxygen that can spoil an opened bottle of wine. That makes the PlatyPreserve a safe and lightweight choice for travel, whether toting a full “bottle” or leftovers. The material contains no harmful BPA plastic additive and has an internal layer of polyethylene that protects the wine from any plastic taste. The container rinses clean and is imprinted with a white “label” for writing in the date the wine was poured, the winery name, variety and vintage. PlatyPreserve, $13; to find a store, visit or call Cascade Designs at 800-531-9531.
Judi Dash, Gear & Gadgets Syndicate
