Collapsible water bottles

>>1030050
Buy a better brand like platypus or vapor bottle.

>>1030050
>the damn thing leaked
yeah well, you did shop at Walmart. Don't cheap out next time, get Evernew or Platypus

>>1030050
or return it and buy a proper one.

>>1030050
Like everyone else is saying, buy a better one.

I really enjoy using them because I can somewhat mold them to fit with the things inside my bag, and after they're empty they fold up nice and small. I don't keep them outside my pack, though. I use them to refill my solid drinking bottle.

>>1030073
Seconded for vapor. Shit stands up yo

>>1030073
>platypus
>better
Those things pop super easy.

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>Collapsible water bottles
pic very related

>>1030050
I have yet to find one which does not impart a plastic taste to the water.

If the water tastes like plastic, you are likely drinking plastic softeners.

I would really love to find a model that is food grade safe and has no taste.

>>1032471

They don't really exist. Even without BPA some softener is required to make plastic bendable.

>>1032471
What you need is use with it. Let it completely air dry in between trips. Don't ever let any bit of water sit.

I use a platypus platy bottle 1L that I've had for years. Works great with tap water to start, then I attach my sawyer mini to it. The key is drinking the water from it quickly.

The only time ive noticed a plastic taste is when the water stays in the bottle sealed for more than a couple days.

To help get rid of the plastic taste (along with air drying) freeze lemon water in the bag, then let air-thaw.

Once again, whenever it's not in use, don't put the cap/seal on it. Let it breathe like you do with your cups in your cupboards. Same goes for any container that holds food or water.