Chiller Cooler vs Dry Gear Bag: which is safer?

Coleman Chiller Cooler is the clear pick. Coleman Dry Gear Bag carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Coleman

Chiller Cooler

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

C 73/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Plastic (polypropylene) cooler body, foam insulation

Confidence

72%

PossiblePolyurethane foam off-gassing

PossibleMicrobial growth in insulation

PossibleDegradation and microplastic shedding

Why this gradeBuy

Coleman

Dry Gear Bag

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Nylon fabric with waterproof coating

Confidence

45%

LikelyPFAS in waterproof coating

PossibleNylon fiber degradation and microfiber shedding

PossibleCoating leaching in contact with food or sensitive items

Why this grade

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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