Hi all,
I'm trying to decide between the Platypus 2L reservoir (5.6oz) and the Osprey 2.5L LT (5.9oz). The Platypus is .3oz lighter but is also 15.6"x7.9" compared to the Osprey's 15x8" dimensions, so I was thinking the Osprey might be easier to handle and won't take up as much usable space. This past season I hiked Durango to Silverton around Labor day weekend with a 3L CamelBak reservoir (18x9, 8oz) and it was way more than I ever needed, I also had a Smart Water .75l bottle too, and it went down so far that it made getting it in the pack much more difficult and time consuming.
Whichever one I go with will be a noticeable step up in terms of weight and space but I'd love some advice from those that have used either or both of these. I'm also interested in the ease of use as far as opening, filling, and closing. The amount of time it takes to get water really adds up.