Aerio Backpack vs Asher 65L Backpack: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Arc'teryx
Aerio Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Confidence
45%
PossibleAntimony in polyester
Likelywater-repellent coating leaching and migration (non-PFAS chemistry unknown)
Kelty
Asher 65L Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating treatment chemistry (unspecified)
LikelyCoating degradation and durability loss
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