Landroamer 60L Duffel vs Manresa 33L Backpack: which is safer?
Columbia Manresa 33L Backpack is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Columbia
Landroamer 60L Duffel
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Confidence
45%
Likelywater-repellent coating degradation and unknown fluorocarbon content
PossibleOff-gassing from synthetic materials and adhesives
Our pick
Columbia
Manresa 33L Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and reapplication risk
PossibleMicroplastics shedding
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