I had a platypus bladder for 6 years, it was great, but It finally had enough (after having a good life) and needed to be replaced. I tried another brand at first, because why not, but that was a mistake. I had very much taken for granted that there are no issues at all with plastic taste in platapus bladders. My replacement platapus reservoir is ok but not as well made and kinda disappointing. There are 2 major issues: 1) the mouth piece pops off the tube all the time and water pours out 2) the big plastic zip top part comes partly off while clipped in my backpack and at other unsuspecting times. I'm waiting for the day this makes a hug mess in my pack, but it hasn't happened yet. In addition to these there is no way to drain water from the small tube attached to the reservoir so you can clean it
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