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Ground Effect uses Platypus™ bladders made by Cascade Designs in the USA. They feature a hi-flow rubber bite valve, shut-off elbow and screw top for easy refilling. Bladder volume is 2 litres.
Front pocket with key clip and zipped tool compartment. Overload top straps and shockcord for excess luggage.
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Ditte on the road to the Kahurangi lighthouse.
Photo: Dave Mitchell
Cross-Ply™ Coated Polyester
Hard wearing 600 Denier polyester fabric with a waterproof 1000mm
P.U. coating.
> Composition: 100% polyester with PU coating
> Waterproofness: 1000mm Hydrostatic head.
Big Air Mesh
3D mesh fabric for enhanced breathability at contact points with
your backpack.
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.
> Big-Air harness with contoured closed-cell foam padding and super breathable mesh fabric.
> Hipbelt, sternum strap and diagonal stabiliser straps anchor the pack to your back.
> External access Wide-Mouth bladder compartment allows rapid refuelling on the trail.
> 'Hidden-tube' sleeve keeps the bite valve within gasping reach.
> Front pocket with key clip and zipped tool compartment.
> Over-load top straps and shockcord for excess luggage.
> Silver-Lining main compartment lights up the black hole.
> Mesh side pockets.
> Hazard! reflective label and trim.
> Imported.
> 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.
> 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.
> 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?
> 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.