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NZ$106 approx US$76

Reservoir Dog

18 litre cycle pack/drinking system with 2 litre bladder.

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  • Weight: 650 g
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A day bag/drinking system that's light enough for a few hours on the trails but big enough to swallow the mandatory clothing, food and tools for the ol' "2 sandwich, banana and a cookie" day ride.


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Big-Air harness with contoured closed-cell foam padding and super breathable mesh fabric.
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Hipbelt, sternum strap and diagonal stabiliser straps anchor the pack to your back.
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External access Wide-Mouth bladder compartment allows rapid refuelling on the trail.
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'Hidden-tube' sleeve keeps the bite valve within gasping reach.
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Front pocket with key clip and zipped tool compartment.
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Over-load top straps and shockcord for excess luggage.
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Silver-Lining main compartment lights up the black hole.
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Mesh side pockets.
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Hazard! reflective label and trim.
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Imported.
Care and feeding of your Platypus Bladder.
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A diet of pure water is best as the Platypus may absorb flavours from other beverages. For a cool drink in summer you can lay your half-full Platypus on its side in the freezer over night then pull it out just before your ride.
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To clean, use hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly with hot water. For tough cleaning jobs, add 1/4 cup of baking soda to 3/4 water and shake for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, shake for 10 seconds and vent holding away from face. Repeat 3 times. Expel as much air as possible then leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with hot water. Warning: Adding lemon juice to baking soda makes it fizz so don't leave your bladder unattended for too long.
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Your Platypus bladder can suffer from 'wear and tear'. The bladder can become brittle and start to crack or remnants of your favourite go-fast juice may begin to colonise the bladder and hose. You should reckon on replacing the bladder and/or hose around every 12 months. Replacements are cheap at NZ$25 for the Bladder only. The Valve or Elbow or Hose costs NZ$10. The whole bundle can be purchased for NZ$49.
Which way is up for the Platypus Bladder?
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The bladder goes back in with the screw-top at the bottom. This is where the hose exits so you can rely on a steady flow of liquid to quench your thirst.