This is particularly useful when, say, you’re outdoors, and there’s no flat surface place it on simply hook it onto a side loop, so it stays propped up. Both perform the similar function of attaching the bottle to a bag’s loop or other anchoring points. This is a feature we’ve seen on another soft bottle, namely the Vapur Eclipse, which is one of our favorite travel water bottles. Usage & FeaturesĪt the top of the DuoLock SoftBottle is a built-in carabiner-style clip. Fortunately, the bottle does come with a limited lifetime warranty, though the process is lengthy. We think this may be due to quality control issues, as ours is functioning without issue after a month of daily use. We do want to mention that we’ve seen user reviews on Platypus’ website claiming that they’ve had durability issues, specifically leaks. Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle | Even though it’s flexible, the plastic construction is still quite durable. There are no signs of leaks or imminent bursting even when we squeeze it with as much grip as we can muster. These materials feel relatively durable and secure. The main materials are nylon, polyethylene, and thermoplastic elastomer (there are also some metal bits on the carabiner and lid lock). The twist is that it’s not necessarily a fragile bottle despite being soft and flexible. The resulting creases and wrinkles don’t make for the cleanest-looking bottle ever, but that’s the tradeoff you get with a soft bottle.
That’s not to say it’s a bad one in this case, the bagginess and flexible structure are the product’s main selling points. Whichever one you pick, the designs are translucent, which means you can see the liquid inside rather clearly.Ĭolor schemes and patterns aside, our overall impression of the DuoLock SoftBottle stems from its baggy structure. The one-liter and two-liter models also have their own exclusive colorways and some shared ones with the 0.75-liter. Other colorways available at the time of writing include Blue Skyline, Orange Skyline, and Blue Peaks. Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle | The logo somewhat blends into the colors, but it’s there alright. Check out the mountain pattern we picked for this review. If you’re like us and prefer to have gear in a monochrome, all-black aesthetic, any of the available colorways will go well along with it. They’re pretty fun to look at, more so if you pick one that matches your bag’s color scheme. The DuoLock SoftBottle comes in a variety of colorways, most of which are nature-themed colorful ones. It has its share of flaws, most notably in quality, but it still offers the advantages of a soft bottle in terms of size and packability.
It also has a carabiner-style clip for hooking onto a bag’s loop that doubles as a handle for pouring. The name is mostly self-explanatory (except the Platypus bit): It’s a soft bottle with two built-in locks. The Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle is one such example of a collapsible bottle.
Platypus DuoLock SoftBottle | Unlike a Capri Sun, it doesn’t come with a straw. While their pouch-like appearance reminds us of Capri Suns, these are certainly far from single-use plastic containers. Granted, their material is much thicker than paper, but you get the idea. Once you’re done with them, roll them to fit into a small pocket or stow them away flat like sheets of paper. Soft bottles are a packable alternative to the more typical rigid insulated bottles or flasks.
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