Is ALPS Mountaineering PFAS-free?
Across 15 graded products, ALPS Mountaineering averages F (20/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Meramac Tent
Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until manufacturer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Chaos Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
ALPS Mountaineering does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; tent likely treated with fluorocarbon but unconfirmed, skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lynx 2 Tent
Polyester tent fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Tent fabric waterproofing source unknown, ALPS provides no PFAS disclosure; skip if water-repellent coating-free alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tasmanian 3 Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until PFAS-free water-repellent coating status is confirmed, conventional tent coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Taurus Outfitter Tent
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment (type unspecified)
Skip until ALPS discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents historically use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lynx 3-Person Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact ALPS directly, waterproof tent coating identity unknown, PFAS risk unquantified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Felis 2-Person Tent
Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or request coating transparency, tent waterproofing typically uses PFAS, brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hex 2 Person Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until ALPS discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, typical camping tents use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Blaze Sleeping Bag
Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact ALPS directly, waterproof sleeping bags commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wisp Sleeping Bag
polyester shell with water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Sleeping bag likely treated with water-repellent coating, ALPS Mountaineering provides no PFAS transparency; lower-risk alternative if available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Zenith Sleeping Bag
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating; synthetic insulation
Skip until waterproofing method is disclosed, water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Blaze -20F Mummy Sleeping Bag
polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, PFAS-treated sleeping bags are common but unstated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood Sleeping Bag
Nylon shell with water-repellent water-repellent coating treatment; polyester/nylon lining
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; ALPS Mountaineering hasn't committed to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Vibe Sleeping Bag
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until transparency improves, sleeping bag waterproofing often uses PFAS, brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Genesis 0 Sleeping Bag
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating; down/synthetic insulation
Silent on PFAS; typical water-repellent coating treatment suggests possible PFAS risk, contact brand or choose verified alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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