Index Gear Organizer vs Men's Whistler Peak Waterproof Shell Jacket: which is safer?
Arc'teryx Index Gear Organizer is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Arc'teryx
Index Gear Organizer
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Nylon or polyester fabric organizer
Confidence
68%
PossibleMicroplastics shedding
PossibleWater repellency coating (PFAS treated)
Columbia
Men's Whistler Peak Waterproof Shell Jacket
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Confidence
35%
Possiblewater-repellent coating chemistry (fluorochemical content)
PossibleMicroplastic shedding during wear and washing
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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