Is Vango PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Vango 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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Farnham Family Tunnel Tent
polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof/water-repellent coating
Skip until Vango discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Apex Compact 100 Tunnel Midweight 1 Person Backpacking Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vango confirms the water-repellent coating is PFAS-free; backpacking tents commonly use PFAS-based water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nevis 300 Backpacking Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vango discloses or certifies their water-repellent coating chemistry, typical tent coatings carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Skye 500 5-Man Tent
polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vango discloses waterproofing chemistry or confirms PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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3 Persons Tunnel Tents
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Higher risk due to waterproof coating with no PFAS transparency, contact Vango for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Soul 300 Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Typical tent with unspecified water-repellent coating, likely PFAS risk; Vango provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Apollo 500 Family Tent for 5 People with Large Porch Living Area
Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vango discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tahoe 500 Tent
Polyester fabric with waterproof/water-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until clarity on water-repellent coating, Vango discloses nothing about PFAS in tents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →