Is Gregory PFAS-free?
Across 13 graded products, Gregory 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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Nano 24
Nylon ripstop, polyester; water-repellent coating-treated
Typical backpack with likely water-repellent coating, PFAS disclosure absent; lower confidence due to silent stance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Baltoro 65 Gregory
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Gregory discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, backpack durability doesn't justify PFAS uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Juno 24 H2O Backpack
Nylon with H2O water-resistant treatment (water-repellent coating)
Skip unless Gregory discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, water-resistant backpacks commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Swift 16 H2O
synthetic ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Gregory discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Citro 24 H2O Men's
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating-treated backpack with no PFAS disclosure, modest concern, but treatment details unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Zulu 45
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Gregory discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof backpacks commonly use legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Swift 22 H2O
Nylon pack with water-resistant treatment
Likely lower concern, but Gregory's H₂O line lacks PFAS transparency, ask before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpaca Gear Box Adventure Kit Backpack
Alpaca fiber/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Adventure pack uses water-repellent coating; Gregory silent on PFAS chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Inertia 18 H2O
Nylon/polyester blend with water-resistant treatment (H2O system)
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment chemistry; Gregory silent on PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpaca Gear Box 25 2 Pack Backpack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Backpack uses water-repellent coating; Gregory discloses no PFAS stance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpaca Gear Box Adventure Kit 2 Pack Backpack
Alpaca fiber blend with water-repellent coating-treated nylon
Alpaca backpack likely uses water-repellent coating; Gregory provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Inertia 24 H2O Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Water-resistant backpack.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Swift 22 H2O Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Water-resistant backpack; PFAS coating status unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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