Platypus Platy 2.0L Bottle vs Platypus SoftBottle 1L
Platypus Platy 2.0L Bottle ($19.95) vs Platypus SoftBottle 1L ($14.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right collapsible bottle.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Platypus Platy 2.0L Bottle | Platypus SoftBottle 1L |
| Price | $19.95 | $14.95 |
| Weight | 36g | 29g |
| Weight | 36g empty (Platypus spec, about 1.3 oz) | 29g (Platypus) |
| Capacity | 2L | 1L |
| Type | Collapsible soft bottle | Collapsible soft bottle |
| Maker | Cascade Designs | Cascade Designs |
Pros & Cons
Platypus Platy 2.0L Bottle
- 36g empty
- Rolls flat when empty
- $19.95 is cheap for the capacity
- No insulation
- Soft sides make it a reservoir, not a daily bottle
- 2L is more than most day trips need
Platypus SoftBottle 1L
- 29g
- Rolls up to almost nothing
- $14.95
- No insulation
- Soft sides, not a rigid daily bottle
- 1L is a modest capacity
Platypus SoftBottle 1L is the better value at $14.95. Both are part of our curated collapsible bottle index — tap through to check current pricing.