Is Kelty PFAS-free?
Across 33 graded products, Kelty 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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Sportsman's Warehouse Kelty Ashcroft 2 Person Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Late Start 1P Tent
polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Kelty directly, waterproof tent coating raises PFAS concern with no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wireless 4 Person Tent
Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating treatment (type unspecified)
Skip unless Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Discovery Element 4-Person Tent
Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Kelty discloses or tests for PFAS in tent coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sportsman's Warehouse Kelty Ashcroft 1 Person Backpacking Tent
Polyester/nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Far Out 3 Backpacking Tent
polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or inquire directly, Kelty doesn't disclose water-repellent coating chemistry, a common PFAS vector in tents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ashcroft 3 Person Tent
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Higher PFAS risk due to waterproof treatment; Kelty does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Quest Outdoors Discovery Trail 2 Tent
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
water-repellent coating tent coating source unverified; skip if PFAS-free status matters to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Discovery Basecamp 6 Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, traditional tent coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rumpus 4-Person Tent
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Tent waterproofing likely involves water-repellent coating treatment; Kelty does not disclose chemistry, skip if PFAS concern is high priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bodie 6 6-Person Camping Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip or request PFAS-free certification; standard tent water-repellent coating coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Grand Mesa 2 Person Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Kelty directly, tent waterproofing rarely disclosed for PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Quest Outdoors Daydreamer 4 Person Tent
Polyester tent fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; conventional tent coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sleeping Bag
polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment (coating type unspecified)
Skip unless Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; silent on PFAS exposure risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cosmic Sleeping Bag Synthetic
Synthetic polyester fill with polyester shell; water-repellent coating unspecified
Lower concern, but Kelty's water-repellent coating type remains undisclosed, contact them if PFAS avoidance is critical.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cosmic 40 Degree Down Sleeping Bag
Down insulation with nylon/polyester shell; water-repellent coating-coated fabric
Down sleeping bags commonly use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS; Kelty does not disclose treatment details, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rambler 50 Sleeping Bag
Polyester ripstop shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating-treated sleeping bag, PFAS risk unclear; Kelty has not disclosed treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cosmic Down Sleeping Bag
Down insulation with synthetic shell fabric; water-repellent coating unknown
Down core is PFAS-safe, but shell water-repellent coating treatment identity and contents are undisclosed, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Catena 30 Sleeping Bag
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Moderate concern, water-repellent coating likely but Kelty silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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20 Deg Sleeping Bag
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Solstice Sleeping Bag
Polyester/nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish; synthetic insulation
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; sleeping bags commonly use PFAS water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Asher 35L Hiking Backpack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate concern: typical hiking backpack with water-repellent coating, but Kelty discloses nothing about PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Asher 85L Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Medium concern: typical water-repellent coating backpack with no PFAS disclosure from Kelty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Redwing Traveler 40 Backpack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or contact Kelty, waterproof backpacks commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Falcon 4000 Backpack
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Typical mid-range backpack with unknown water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unquantified by brand or third party.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Glendale 65L Backpack
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish, polyester
Backpack carries typical water-repellent coating risk; Kelty provides no PFAS transparency, check with brand directly before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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US Military Backpack Kelty Multi Purpose Waterproof New
Nylon or polyester with waterproof water-repellent coating, composition unspecified
Military backpack with undisclosed waterproof coating; PFAS status unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Varicom Waterproof Compression Sack Large
Nylon ripstop with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Waterproof sack; coating composition unknown, PFAS risk unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Quest Outdoors Camp Galley Deluxe
Synthetic outershell with water-repellent coating treatment
Camp cookware with waterproof coating; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Backpack Rain Cover
polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip until Kelty discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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US Military Backpack Kelty Multi Purpose Waterproof Bag
Nylon/polyester with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Unknown waterproof treatment; manufacturer silent on PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ASHER 55-Beluga/Colonial Blue | Kelty
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Kelty silent on water-repellent coating chemistry; assume traditional PFAS until verified otherwise
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Warbler Pack
Nylon/polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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