[pct-l] Water Bladders and Bowls for the trail

[BWIL5272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Brad Wilson)]

That's the thing with the platypus bowl... It does hold it's shape. It's not
like eating out of a zip-loc bag.

I used a 1 L platypus on the AT and when it was full, the bottom "unfolded"
and created a stable base on which it could stand. This is true of the
larger bottles too, as long as they are not equipped with the "big zip" on
the bottom (I think the non-zipper ones are cheaper too).

The best feature of this is that it does fold down when not in use, unlike
the cool whip or other tubs.

-Brad


On 4/14/03 1:46 PM, "Montedodge@aol.com" <Montedodge@aol.com> wrote:

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> I like using a silver coated 4 liter wine bottle bladder. ( Make sure you
> get the one with a flat opening valve ) The opening is rubber and pulls off
> and pushes one. Tough as nails and hasn't leaked yet. You can even blow in
> air and use it like a pillow. I rate these much stronger than a platypus and
> they're free after you drink the wine, or get someone to drink it for you.
> Don't get too large of a water container because if it leaks, you may have
> trouble if a long way to next water.
>  Bowls for the trail??? I saw the old cut down platypus bowl in Backpacker.
> If that were me , I would have cornflakes and dryed strawberries all over
> myself!!! I like the old " Cool Whip" or Margerine tub bowls better. Plus you
> can set them down and they hold their shape. I never liked eating out of a
> "Baggie" even if it is heavy duty.
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