Men's Trailborne 2.5L Shell Jacket vs Men's Whistler Peak Waterproof Shell Jacket: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

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Men's Trailborne 2.5L Shell Jacket

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment

Confidence

35%

Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleVolatilization of water-repellent coating chemicals during storage or wear

Why this grade

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

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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