I have a 35oz (1L) Camelbak (5oz weight) for my one kid.

Looking to buy something for kid 2, and think that a 1L/34OZ Platypus Softbottle with a Duckbill drinking tube (3oz total) is an alternative. It should be lighter by a bit, and some of you have spoken highly of Platypus products.

However, I've read through some posts over the last two years (yes Tom, I searched) that indicated that the Platypus soft bottles are prone to springing leaks.

For those of you who like the Platypus gear, would you put it in the hands of a 6 year old, or am I better off using the slightly heavier Camelback gear?