Platypus 3L Bladder Doesn't Stay Hung in Pack!

[TX_Diver]

I switched to a platypus 3L bladder this year and find that sometimes in the backpack the bladder will slip out of the zipper closure at the top w/ the handle that you hang it from. Fortunately it never opened up in the pack as the ziploc closure stayed secure, but still extremely concerning as I don't need to suddenly be out of water and have all my layers that are in the pack be soaked...

Big Zip™ EVO Taste-Free Hydration Reservoir | Platypus®

Our top-of-the-line,taste-free hydration reservoir with our highest-flow HyFlo™ Bite Valve, low-profile shape and versatile, quick-connect hose.

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Anyone else experience this or have a solution? I have the 2L bladder and never had an issue but I almost always ran the 2L out and really liked the 3L bladder better in that regard.

 

[406life]

Near 5 years of using one, I've not had that issue. Might be worth just replacing it. Of course, a bit of duct tape could work, but I get something should work as intended.

 

[Vaultman]

I have the 3L version, and have used for probably 5 years as well. Never had it slip out of the handle. I have sometimes belt like the ziploc type thing wasn't closed, but after putting the handle on, then removing and retesting it has always stayed closed.

 

[TX_Diver]

I sent platypus an e-mail and they are up to 12 weeks out on their replies... Yikes.

Not sure what I'm going to do but I need to decide quick!

May compare sizes and see if the handle from my 2L bladder fits the 3L bladder and has the same issue or not.