F

Is Robens PFAS-free?

Across 11 graded products, Robens 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

Robens Aster 2 Pro Backpacking Tents

Robens

Aster 2 Pro Backpacking Tents

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Backpacking tent with unspecified water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unclear; consider asking manufacturer directly.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Klondike Tipi Tent

Robens

Klondike Tipi Tent

Cotton canvas with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses coating composition, waterproof canvas tents commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Pioneer 3EX 3-Person Tent

Robens

Pioneer 3EX 3-Person Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details confirmed, tent waterproofing typically uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Starlight 1 Exp Tent

Robens

Starlight 1 Exp Tent

Polyester tent fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you can confirm the waterproof treatment is PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Sage 3 Pro Backpacking Tents

Robens

Sage 3 Pro Backpacking Tents

polyester/nylon tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Seeker 3 Tent

Robens

Seeker 3 Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Voyager 2EX Tent

Robens

Voyager 2EX Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details are public; water-repellent coating tents commonly use PFAS, but Robens discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Lodge 3 Exp Backpacking Tents

Robens

Lodge 3 Exp Backpacking Tents

polyester fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Cress 2 Pro Backpacking Tents

Robens

Cress 2 Pro Backpacking Tents

Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Robens directly, waterproof tent coating likely contains PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Klondike S Tent

Robens

Klondike S Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing is a known PFAS application.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Cobra Stone 5 Tent

Robens

Cobra Stone 5 Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof/water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Robens discloses their waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →