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I just purchased a 3L Platypus for my son for Philmont. He will be using it as a water supply when headed into a dry camp (2 on his trek). It weighs 4 oz with the hose cap/attachment, but he has no interest in the hose, and only wants to use it as a 3L container (weighs 1.7 oz empty). Where can I find a regular cap to fit this? Is it the same size as a 2L soda bottle cap?
You can probably get it from wherever you can get a Platypus reservoir. I use a cap for my 3L bladder some of the time. The soda bottle ones do not fit (they leak). Platypus sells a pack of two for $2-3.
It's silly because they ought to just be included, but it's only a couple of bucks. Not worth the time to complain, in my opinion.
EDIT: Here it is at REI just so you know what you're looking for. Listed at $2.95. http://www.rei.com/product/820772/platypus-platy-bottle-closure-cap-package-of-2
Doug I would recommend getting the Platy push/pull top in is much more versatile than the plain cap- Here
Or:
http://www.amazon.com/Platypus-07043-Push-Pull-Cap/dp/B000J2J3X4/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340903012&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Jason Klass did a neat attachment for it- Here
Or
http://gossamergear.com/wp/tips/how-to-make-a-cap-keeper
You don’t need to make the string that long or that thick.
If you get the push-pull cap, be careful how you pack it. I had one get pulled open inside my daypack apparently from just being jostled inside the pack while hiking.
It's how I found out that my daypack is pretty darn waterproof and could be used as a water bucket in a pinch… :/
the caps from the large smart water bottles will fit. i've used them plenty of times with no leakage.
I always switch out my Platy push pull caps for small nalagene pill bottle caps that are stronger structurally wise and a prefect fit. You can get them at REI.
Terry
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