Is Tarptent PFAS-free?
Across 10 graded products, Tarptent 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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ProTrek by Tarptent
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Tarptent discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS-free alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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StratoSpire 2 Solid
Ripstop nylon with proprietary waterproof coating
Skip until Tarptent discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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StratoSpire 1
Silnylon (ripstop nylon with silicone coating)
Skip or contact brand for water-repellent coating specifics, silnylon waterproofing sources unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Rainbow by Tarptent - Garage Grown Gear
Silpoly (silicone-polyester blend) with water-repellent coating
Unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, Tarptent is silent on PFAS; skip if concerned or contact brand directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Unigear Waterproof Camping Tarp Tents
Polyester/nylon tarp with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
Skip until coating composition is disclosed; waterproof tarps historically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aeon Li by Tarptent - Garage Grown Gear
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact Tarptent directly, no PFAS disclosure on a waterproof shelter is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trekker Shelter Tent 2
Silnylon (nylon + silicone coating), unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof shelter tents routinely use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trekker Palace Tarp Tent
Polyester ripstop fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Tarptent discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry; waterproof tents commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rainbow Li
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Tarptent discloses or certifies their water-repellent coating treatment, silent on PFAS for a waterproof shelter is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Rainbow by Tarptent
Ripstop nylon fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Moderate PFAS risk due to waterproof coating; Tarptent provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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