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.

Arc'teryx Men's Beta AR Jacket

Arc'teryx

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

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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