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    Seth Ayotte
    Member

    @sethayot

    Locale: Western Oregon

    I know a lot of people here use Platypus lil nippers for alcohol fuel storage, my question is- is there any reason that these containers should not be used to store hard alcohol for backcountry consumption? If anyone has experience with this, I would appreciate any opinions.

    Thanks,
    Seth

    #1425016
    Brian James
    Member

    @bjamesd

    Locale: South Coast of BC

    I put Creme de Menthe (for my girlfriend's hot chocolate) in a Platy .5L bag last summer, and my water still tastes minty fresh when I hike. Like mouthwash, really.

    This might not be a problem with vodka, but it sure was with that stuff. It was a 7-day trip, though…

    #1425018
    Andrew Richard
    Member

    @fairweather8588

    Locale: The Desert

    http://www.easytravelerinc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10

    these are a safe and cheaper alternative to the big name brand style. I have several sizes and have no complaints. Using Jack Daniel's and Wild Turkey in them for months… they will hold a flavor and smell but do not taste like plastic. 3 for the price of one Platypus.

    #1425019
    Rob Blazoff
    Member

    @genetic

    Locale: Out back, brewing beer in BPA.

    Platypus made a stadium kit that had 4 small (.5L IIRC) platy bottles in a zippered nylon pouch. It was heavily implied that it was for booze.

    #1425030
    Andrew Lush
    BPL Member

    @lushy

    Locale: Lake Mungo, Mutawintji NPs

    You can use them to carry your stove fuel??

    I always thought they were for carrying 15y/o Glenfiddich single malt scotch.

    The only trouble I have found with them is that at 0.5 L, they're too small!

    #1425050
    Michael Skwarczek
    Member

    @uberkatzen

    Locale: Sudamerica

    Platy still makes the .5L, the Lil Nipper was actually smaller. But since the Lil Nippers are all gone now (thanks to myself and a shipment of some 40 odd to my BPL bothers and sisters), it's the Easy Traveler and the Platy .5L as your only choices.

    I don't notice any change in taste to my Glenfiddich (cheers brother!) from the Platy material. But anything with a flavor will immediately lay claim to the Platy bottle and that will transfer to other liquids.

    cheers,
    -Michael "sawchuck"

    #1425053
    Jason Klass
    BPL Member

    @jasonklass

    Locale: Colorado

    Yes, you can uase the lil nippers. I normally use the 2 liter ones, but to each their own. Hey…what did you call me?

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