---
product_id: 275603240
title: "Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap"
brand: "platypus"
price: "$30"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/275603240-platypus-softbottle-collapsible-backpacking-water-bottle-with-closure-cap
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Ultra-packable & space-saving BPA/BPS/phthalate-free safe Lightweight at just 0.8 oz Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap

**Brand:** platypus
**Price:** $30
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Hydrate Light, Live Large — The Bottle That Packs as Hard as You Do

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap by platypus
- **How much does it cost?** $30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/275603240-platypus-softbottle-collapsible-backpacking-water-bottle-with-closure-cap)

## Best For

- platypus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted platypus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure Taste Promise:** Food-grade polyethylene liner means zero plastic taste—hydrate like a pro.
- • **Pack & Go Minimalism:** Collapses flat to fit anywhere—ditch bulky bottles and reclaim your pack space.
- • **Featherweight Hydration:** Weighs less than a smartphone, so you carry more adventure, not weight.
- • **Made in the USA Quality:** Crafted with care for durability that won’t quit, no matter your journey.
- • **Versatile Cap Compatibility:** Works with all Platypus lids & drink tubes for ultimate customization on the trail.

## Overview

The Platypus SoftBottle is a collapsible, ultra-lightweight water bottle designed for backpackers and travelers who demand space-saving gear without compromising on safety or taste. Made from BPA-, BPS-, and phthalate-free polyethylene, it weighs just 0.8 ounces and flattens when empty for easy packing. Compatible with all Platypus caps and drink tubes, it offers versatile hydration solutions with durable, USA-made quality.

## Description

The Platypus SoftBottle Water Bottle with Push-Pull Cap is not just an outdoor essential, but an everyday, everyone, everywhere essential. Reusable, and refillable, it’s significantly lighter in weight than a hard water bottle of comparable volume and, when empty, collapses to take up a fraction of the space. While it’s designed for outdoor pursuits like camping, thru-hiking, and backpacking, it’s also perfect for travel, when space is at a premium, and is a safe option for the pool and beach, or anywhere that glass is impractical or hazardous. BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free, its food-grade polyethylene liner does not taste like plastic and does not retain flavors, so it can hold water one day, and wine the next. When filled, the base expands so that the bottle stands upright; Included Push-Pull Cap conveniently dispenses contents without removing the cap. The Platypus Ultralight Collapsible SoftBottle is compatible with all Platypus caps and drink tubes. Available in two sizes: 1.0-Liter size weighs just 1.2 ounces, and measures 13 x 6 inches, 0.5-Liter size weighs just 0.8 ounces, and measures 12 x 5 inches. Made in the USA

Review: Great bottle for hiking & backpacking - This is a great bottle for hiking & backpacking. Love that it's collapsible which makes it very convenient and functional. No smells or taste in water. Quality is excellent; did not burst when dropped on hard ground. Screw-on lid is nice and does not leak. Only recommendation would be to have the lid attached so that it could not be lost, but that is a very small matter, especially since everything else about it is great. Highly recommend.
Review: Perfect travel hydration solution - This upgraded my travel experience more than items I’ve spent 5X as much on. Unlike a structured water bottle, this travels compact and flat, and takes up almost zero luggage space. This is so much better than metal in your luggage or a bottle on a carabiner. TSA also has zero interest in a flat plastic bladder, so it’s not at all something you need to keep in mind at security. Once you’re at your destination, it fills up easily because the neck can bend. There are faucets that would have been impossible to use with other containers that were no problem for my Platypus. Also, the bottle seals completely and weighs barely more than the water within, so it can do things like fit sideways on top of cans in a mini-bar (especially useful for hotel rooms where a stocked mini-bar is the only fridge). It travels well, fills and holds water well (including standing upright when expanded), and is economically priced. I drink enough water that I bought a second Platypus so one can cool while I drink the other. Highly recommended!

## Features

- Highly packable: When empty, the SoftBottle easily flattens and rolls up compactly, saving space
- Smart design: Bottle narrows at the middle to make it easy to hold
- Versatile: Available with either a Closure Cap or a Push-Pull Cap; accepts any threaded Platypus lid or drink tube kit
- Pure Platy experience: The SoftBottle is taste-free, as well as BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free
- Weighs 0.8 ounces. Made in the USA
- Sport type: Camping & Hiking

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08PG3GMQ8 |
| Additional Features | Collapsible |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,870 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,053 in Water Bottles |
| Bottle Type | Flexible |
| Brand | Platypus |
| Brand Name | Platypus |
| Capacity | 1 Liters |
| Color | Platy Logo |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,259 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00040818115305 |
| Included Components | Water bottle |
| Item Dimensions W x H | 6"W x 13"H |
| Item Height | 2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Flexible Water Bottle |
| Item Weight | 24 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Warranty |
| Material | Polyethylene |
| Material Type | Polyethylene |
| Material Type Free | Bisphenol A (BPA) Free, Bisphenol S (BPS) Free, Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) Free, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Free |
| Model Name | SoftBottle |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Backpacking, Camping, Climbing |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Collapsible |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Climbing, Cycling |
| Style Name | SoftBottle Flexible Water Bottle with Closure Cap |
| Theme | Outdoor |
| UPC | 040818115305 374528291821 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Bottle Type:** Flexible
- **Brand:** Platypus
- **Capacity:** 1 Liters
- **Color:** Platy Logo
- **Material:** Polyethylene

## Images

![Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515emapjLYL.jpg)
![Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Sw8f6yphL.jpg)
![Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ikbyhHt7L.jpg)
![Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zdF8uV16L.jpg)
![Platypus SoftBottle Collapsible Backpacking Water Bottle with Closure Cap - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813ukPp-EIL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bottle for hiking & backpacking
*by P***B on August 20, 2025*

This is a great bottle for hiking & backpacking. Love that it's collapsible which makes it very convenient and functional. No smells or taste in water. Quality is excellent; did not burst when dropped on hard ground. Screw-on lid is nice and does not leak. Only recommendation would be to have the lid attached so that it could not be lost, but that is a very small matter, especially since everything else about it is great. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect travel hydration solution
*by C***Y on May 9, 2025*

This upgraded my travel experience more than items I’ve spent 5X as much on. Unlike a structured water bottle, this travels compact and flat, and takes up almost zero luggage space. This is so much better than metal in your luggage or a bottle on a carabiner. TSA also has zero interest in a flat plastic bladder, so it’s not at all something you need to keep in mind at security. Once you’re at your destination, it fills up easily because the neck can bend. There are faucets that would have been impossible to use with other containers that were no problem for my Platypus. Also, the bottle seals completely and weighs barely more than the water within, so it can do things like fit sideways on top of cans in a mini-bar (especially useful for hotel rooms where a stocked mini-bar is the only fridge). It travels well, fills and holds water well (including standing upright when expanded), and is economically priced. I drink enough water that I bought a second Platypus so one can cool while I drink the other. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Light, Nearly Impenetrable and Very Packable - But Easily Made Useless
*by D***R on December 28, 2013*

I have been a consumer of Platypus products for many years and have used them as they've evolved from thick plastic to this space age light polyethylene plastic. I have never had a problem with the quality of the bottle. I have never had a leak or had a bottle damaged by regular use. They fold up into small bundles for traveling and make excellent everyday reusable water bottles. This newer style feels fragile when you receive it but is as tough and reliable as any Platypus bottle I've ever used while being much lighter. My only issue with the Platypus is the cap. Unfortunately I have lost more caps than I care to admit. If you lose the cap and can't replace it, especially when you are hiking or away from water sources the bottle becomes nearly useless. I always carry spares from older bottles and the cap is a relatively standard size so you can usually find some kind of replacement, so it hasn't been a huge problem yet. If I had any suggestion for improving the design of these bottles it would be to include a cap which can be attached to the bottle like a gas cap is tethered to a car. Even with this issue, I can't imagine not using Platypus bottles when backpacking or traveling. They are a great value for a great product.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-06*