Is Snugpak PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Snugpak 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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The Bunker 3 Man Dome Tent
Polyester fabric with waterproof/water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Snugpak discloses coating chemistry; tent waterproofing often involves PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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The Bunker Tent
polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Snugpak discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scorpion 2 IX Lightweight Hiking Tent
Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip unless Snugpak discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof tents commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scorpion 2 IX Tent
Polyester/nylon ripstop with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Snugpak discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, water-repellent coating coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scorpion 2 Camping Tent
polyester fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Camping tents typically use water-repellent coatings; Snugpak does not disclose PFAS status, creating genuine uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scorpion 3 IX 3 Person Tent
Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
Skip unless Snugpak confirms their water-repellent coating is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ionosphere IX Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until Snugpak discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing is a common PFAS risk point.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Proforce Equipment Scorpion 3 Tent
Polyester/nylon with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, waterproof tents typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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