Platypus Water Bladders

119bowhunter · Dec 28, 2017

I'm looking to start using a water bladder in my new Mystery Ranch Metcalf, I own a camelback bladder but never could get over the plasticy taste. I've heard good things about the Platypus bladders but would like to hear some reviews from folks who are using them over the taste. Also, does anyone happen to know what size bladder the Metcalf will accomodate? Thanks
TJ

Carnage2011 · Dec 28, 2017

I can't speak to the size of the bladder for the Metcalf, but I've used Platypus and MSR. They both make great bladders, and I personally haven't noticed the plastic taste. I trust the Platypus a little more for durability.

Dinkshooter · Dec 28, 2017

Camel backs make me gag with the taste. I've never noticed a bad taste in a platypus except for the time I pumped dead bloated mouse water into it. Just don't do that and it will work fine.

Dinkshooter · Dec 28, 2017

I know a 2.5 liter fits in my metcalf and can't think why the 3 l wouldn't fit.

119bowhunter · Dec 28, 2017

Yeah I can imagine dead mouse water is probably pretty bad...thanks for the replies, sounds like I will be trying out a new bladder

Big Fin · Dec 28, 2017

I've ruined most other brands. A friend suggested I try Platypus four years ago. So far, not a single failure. I use both a 2.0L and a 3.0L Big Mouth. Both fit in my MR Metcalf. No taste issues with the Platy.

jnagel32 · Dec 28, 2017

I run a 2 liter platy big zip in my Metcalf and love it. I didn't really care for the mouthpiece and hose. Found an insulated one that I liked better from another brand and it has the same hookup as the platy...

mdhunter · Dec 28, 2017

Also use a 2 ltr Platus with my Metcalf. Like both and never had a funny water taste.

marksjeep · Dec 28, 2017

The Hydrapak bladders on camofire are a good deal, work well, no plastic taste.

sneakypete · Dec 28, 2017

I tried the platypus, and switched immediately to the Osprey. Much better, the hose disconnects about a eeven with the fill hole and no need to remove the hose that you drink from. I use I think the 2 1/2 liter model.

belly-deep · Dec 29, 2017

I’ve used a Platypus for several years now.

Every once in a while I’ll get a plastic taste if water sits in the hose too long and it’s hot outside. Even then, it only lasts for a swallow or two and then you get to fresh water from the bladder.

Conrad8899 · Dec 29, 2017

I have been use in platypus and a source bladders four years.. I have no complaints on either...

OhHeyThereBen · Dec 29, 2017

Do the Platypus bladders have an attachment to hook your water filter up to them directly? What I really like about my Camelbak is that I can just detach my mouth piece and attach my water filter hose to it and fill my bladder without removing it from my pack. But you guys are right, the water ends up tasting like Buzz Lightyear's plastic balls and I'd love to upgrade and not have to deal with that anymore.

Laelkhunter · Dec 29, 2017

Dinkshooter said:
Camel backs make me gag with the taste. I've never noticed a bad taste in a platypus except for the time I pumped dead bloated mouse water into it. Just don't do that and it will work fine.

I usually squirt a little "Cow in Estrus" or "Bull Elk in Rut Pee" in mine, and can't even taste the dead mouse anymore.

Dinkshooter · Dec 29, 2017

Laelkhunter said:
I usually squirt a little "Cow in Estrus" or "Bull Elk in Rut Pee" in mine, and can't even taste the dead mouse anymore.

https://onyourownadventures.com/hun...Hippo-pee-and-chimp-barf&highlight=chimp+barf

Laelkhunter · Dec 29, 2017

Dinkshooter said:
https://onyourownadventures.com/hun...Hippo-pee-and-chimp-barf&highlight=chimp+barf

Thanks for the link to your original thread. I had not seen it. Makes me want to heave just thinking about it.

MontanaHunter222 · Dec 29, 2017

Big Fin said:
I've ruined most other brands.

Just out of curiosity, has Badlands been one of those failures? I already own a Platypus, but I'm about to buy a Badlands pack that won't fit my Platypus.

Big Fin · Dec 29, 2017

MontanaHunter222 said:
Just out of curiosity, has Badlands been one of those failures? I already own a Platypus, but I'm about to buy a Badlands pack that won't fit my Platypus.

Nope, never tried one of their bladders. My experience with Badlands packs (long time ago) eliminated them from a possibility for things I rely on in the field. Maybe things have changed with their products. I hope you have great luck with them.

MontanaHunter222 · Dec 30, 2017

Big Fin said:
Nope, never tried one of their bladders. My experience with Badlands packs (long time ago) eliminated them from a possibility for things I rely on in the field. Maybe things have changed with their products. I hope you have great luck with them.

Thank you for replying.

jeremys4 · Jan 1, 2018

I lost an oring on my badlands and got soaked early one October morning two years ago. Loved how big the fill lid was on the badlands. My platy has more off a 2 litter bottle like oppening tough as hell I've had my 3 litter for at least 7 years.

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