Trail Traveler Ii Backpack vs Terravia Pack 14L: which is safer?
Patagonia Terravia Pack 14L is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Trail Traveler Ii Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Confidence
35%
PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating
LikelyMicroplastic shedding from polyester
PossibleCoating degradation and leaching
Our pick
Patagonia
Terravia Pack 14L
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
recycled nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish composition
PossibleDegradation and microplastic shedding
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