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Platypus SoftBottle 1L vs Ursack Major XL

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Platypus SoftBottle 1L is the lighter option — 218 g lighter than the Ursack Major XL (89% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Platypus SoftBottle 1L Ursack Major XL
Weight 27 g · 0.027 kg · 0.06 lb 245 g · 0.245 kg · 0.54 lb
Brand Platypus Ursack
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Platypus SoftBottle 1L
27 g

Ultralight collapsible water bottle. Rolls up when empty.

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Ursack Major XL
245 g

Bear-resistant food bag. Approved alternative to bear canister.

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Platypus SoftBottle 1L vs Ursack Major XL: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Platypus SoftBottle 1L wins — at 27 g it is 218 g (89%) lighter than the Ursack Major XL (245 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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