Is Outdoor Vitals PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Outdoor Vitals averages F (26/100). 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
Outdoor Vitals
Sleeping Bag Liner
Polyester or nylon fabric blend (no waterproof water-repellent coating typical)
Lower concern; simple liner without water-repellent finish reduces PFAS exposure risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Outdoor Vitals
Summit Down Sleeping Bag
Down fill with nylon/polyester shell, likely water-repellent coating-treated
Down sleeping bags typically use water-repellent coating treatment; Outdoor Vitals does not disclose PFAS status, proceed with caution if PFAS avoidance matters to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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StormLoft Down TopQuilt Sleeping Bag
Down + nylon shell with unspecified water-repellent treatment
Skip unless brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, down quilts often use PFAS-based water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Vitals
Outdoor Revival Redwood Sleeping Bag
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating; down/synthetic insulation
Sleeping bags with water-repellent coating coatings carry moderate PFAS risk; Outdoor Vitals discloses nothing about treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Exped Terra Sleeping Bag
Nylon ripstop exterior with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Sleeping bag brand silent on PFAS; typical nylon water-repellent coating apparel carries moderate concern without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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HARDLAND Portable Waterproof Sleeping Bag
Nylon/polyester with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Vitals
Cozy Cold Weather Sleeping Bag For Adults
Synthetic insulation and nylon shell with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact brand, water-repellent coating composition undisclosed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sleeping Bag BLACK
Synthetic shell (polyester/nylon) with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, likely fluorocarbon-based
Skip or contact Outdoor Vitals directly, PFAS risk in water-repellent coating is unconfirmed and undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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