Stay in the zone while shredding the trails with Platypus’ newly updated hydration packs. The Seattle-based brand redesigned its Duthie™ all-mountain hydration packs, Tokul™ cross-country hydration packs, and women’s-specific Siouxon™ and B-Line™ collection for 2016 to fit everything you need comfortably and efficiently on your back.
Stay geared up and hydrated all day with ample internal storage, external carry options for body armor and full-face helmets (and beers, of course), and the low-profile 3.0L BigZip™ LP Reservoir that comes standard with each pack.
Duthie A.M. 15.0 – $149.95 (10.0 – $139.95)
Platy’s biggest hydration pack, the new Duthie A.M. 15.0 (also available in a 10.0L size) is built for full days on the mountain. Cavernous gear capacity, smart organizational options, and a carrying system for a full-face helmet and pads ensures your stuff is secure, while the new FloatAir™ back panel keeps you cool as you rail down the mountain.
Tokul X.C. 5.0 – $89.95 (8.0 – $99.95)
The ultimate in versatility, the redesigned Tokul X.C. 8.0 pack boasts a combination of capacity, intuitive storage, a low-profile silhouette, and the new, airy RidgeAir™ back panel for quick, comfortable riding over miles and miles of trail.
B-Line 8.0 – $109.95
If hammering mile after mile of cross country singletrack is your jam, the low-profile, lightweight, and newly redesigned B-Line 8.0 is your ticket to the ride. It boasts enough space for your all-day riding essentials and is tailored specifically for women for an optimum fit. The new RidgeAir™ back panel ensures plenty of airflow for cool-riding comfort.
Siouxon 10.0 – $89.95
Made for ripping all-mountain trails all day long, the newly redesigned Siouxon (Sue-sonn) 10.0 hydration pack offers a stable, tailored fit, plenty of space to organize your riding essentials, and boasts the new, airy FloatAir™ back panel to keep you cool all day long.
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