Men's Beta AR Jacket vs Ultra- Sil Stuff Sack Set: which is safer?
Sea To Summit Ultra- Sil Stuff Sack Set is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Men's Beta AR Jacket
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Gore-Tex membrane with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
45%
LikelyFluorinated water-repellent coating (PFAS precursor/exposure)
PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle shedding
PossibleNylon fiber shedding (microplastics)
Our pick
Sea to Summit
Ultra- Sil Stuff Sack Set
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
analysis pending
Verdict
pending
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
Ultra-Sil nylon fabric, no water treatment applied
Confidence
78%
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