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vaporjourney
02-12-2007, 11:30
Do many other people use a platypus bladder filled with water as a pillow in the winter? This is great because not only do you get a good size pillow, but also can keep your water from freezing, eliminating the need to filter water when you awaken. However...on my last hike, i developed a leak in the seam of the bladder, near the spout at the top. has anyone had this happen? I'm not sure if this is typical wear and tear, or instead it's the result of putting too much pressure on the bladder when it's full of water by placing my head on top.

Carnivore
02-20-2007, 22:26
It seems like most platypus bladders eventually get a leak near the spout, I can only imagine that using it as a pillow would speed up this process. Hooray for lifetime guarantees.