platypus ALL Mountain Series User manual
Congratulations on your new Duthie AM
hydration pack. We built it to deliver effortless
hydration on the trail and obsessed over every
stitch, zipper and feature to make sure it does
just that. Your Owner’s Manual will walk you
through your new pack in detail, ensuring that
you can take full advantage of everything we
put into it.
Thanks for choosing to bring us along for
the ride.
For more information on all the great features
in your new Platypus pack, please visit us at
www.platy.com
THE ALL MOUNTAIN SERIES
All-Mountain packs feature the versatility
and added capacity to handle gear-in-
tensive downhilling or self-supported,
high-mileage rides.
DUTHIE AM
DUTHIE AM 17.0
Our highest-capacity All-Mountain pack with stash-
able body-armor and full-face helmet carry systems.
WEIGHT: 2 lbs. | 907g
CAPACITY:
GEAR + HYDRATION = TOTAL
9L 3L 12L
DUTHIE AM 12.0
Built for a full day’s worth of ups and downs
with a stashable body-armor carry system.
WEIGHT: 1 lbs. 12 oz. | 794g
CAPACITY:
GEAR + HYDRATION = TOTAL
14L 3L 17L
HYDRATION
THE BIG ZIP™ SL
We build all of our reservoirs in the
USA from a clear, proprietary laminate
that combines a rugged exterior with
a food-grade, taste-free interior. Each
comes with the perfect combination of
features that keeps everything about
hydration easy.
DRINK TUBE ROUTING
TIP: For an easier fit, always route the
small, Quick Disconnect end of the drink
tube through straps and ports, from the
outside, in.
• Fourroutingoptions:rightandleft,top
and bottom ports.
• Elasticwebbingandhoseclipsonboth
shoulder straps secure your drink tube
on either side.
• Removabledrinktubeclips.
• Simple,secureattachmentsystem.
• Ensuresmaximumowrate.
• Workswithshoulderstrapsforgreater
stability and a secure fit.
1. Secure SlideLock™ Closure.
2. Wide Opening Big Zip™ –
Easy Fill/Clean/Dry.
3. Anti-Microbial SlimeGuard™
Treatment.
4. Easy Refills - Quick-Connect Drink
Tube lets you leave it routed in pack.
5. Leak-Free 90° Shutoff Valve.
6. High-Flow HyperFlow™ Bite Valve.
7. BPA- and Phthalate- Free.
SERIES FEATURES
1. BigZip™SLReservoir
2. Independent Hydration Pocket with
ReservoirSuspensionSystem
3. Ventilated Air Mesh Suspension
4. Cool-RidingNarrowProle
5. Stashable Waistbelt with Zip Pockets
6. MultipleHoseRoutingOptions
7. Tool/Pump Pockets
8. Helmet/Accessory
Lash Points
9. ReectiveDetailing
10. On-Seam Light Slot (Duthie 12)
11. Stretch Mesh Back Pocket
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4000 First Avenue South | Seattle, WA 98134 USA
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Limited Warranty
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ALL MOUNTAIN SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
RESERVOIR SUSPENSION
PACK SUSPENSION
1. Maximum ventilation and rapid drying
2. Elastic webbing at base absorbs loads.
3. Seamless binding near neck eliminates chaffing.
1. Fixed side allows
one-handed operation.
2. Tracked, vertical adjustment
assures a perfect fit.
1. Low position assures maximum visibility.
2. Keeper-webbing inside for added security.
1. Dedicated pump and tool storage areas.
2. Fold back lids create a clean
workspace, anywhere.
1. Unstash beavertail stabilizer (a) and
top anchor straps (b) from back pouch.
2. Reachthroughfrontofhelmetandpull
top anchor straps up over chin guard
and secure as shown. (ALWAYS secure
these straps. The beaver tail alone is
not secure.)
MULTI-USE WAISTBELTS
FULL FACE HELMET CARRY (DUTHIE 17 ONLY)
GEAR STORAGE /
ORGANIZATION
1. On-seam cords secure standard
helmets via chin straps.
FULL SUPPORT
Wide mesh waistbelt supports
full packs and heavier loads.
LIGHTWEIGHT SUPPORT
Stash the mesh and use just the webbing
for lighter loads and basic stability.
3. Pull beavertail over helmet, and clip
ends together under visor/face opening.
4. Center helmet on pack and tighten
all straps.
LOW-PROFILE LIGHT SLOT (DUTHIE 12 ONLY)
LOW-PROFILE HELMET /
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
TOOLS
FULLY STOWED
Stash everything. Ideal for around
town, airports and anywhere an
unused waistbelt would otherwise
be in your way.
PADDED 3D AIR MESH SHOULDER STRAPS
STERNUM STRAPS
1. Side Compression straps
easily accommodate body
armor or added layers/gear.
BODY ARMOR/COMPRESSION STRAPS
2. All straps unclip on one side and
slide easily inside pack when not
needed.
PLATYPUS® CARE
AND FEEDING
To get the best performance from your Platypus
products,followthesebasicguidelines:
HYDRATION PACKS
Keeping your pack clean will help extend the life of
your pack. Brush superficial dirt away, or rinse with
warm water. If necessary, you can hand wash your
packwithaspongeandmildsoap.Rinsethoroughly
to remove soap residue. DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR
DRY YOUR PACK. Always empty and dry your pack
before storage.
RESERVOIR CARE
Always store your reservoir dry or in your freezer. Our
reservoirs are easy to dry on plastic bag drying racks,
readily available at most kitchen supply retailers, and
you can easily use a dishtowel with our wide,
Big Zip™openings.
For more great tips and videos on the care and storage
of your Platypus products, please visit us online at
www.platy.com/FAQ .
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Bring split buckle (a) back and attach
to webbing loop (b).
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Push folded waistbelt behind
back panel to stash.
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