Glacier Black 5000 Cu In Internal Frame Backpack Black vs Wrought Iron Food Pack: which is safer?
Granite Gear Wrought Iron Food Pack is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Glacier Black 5000 Cu In Internal Frame Backpack Black
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Confidence
35%
LikelyPFAS in water-repellent coating
Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and particle release
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Wrought Iron Food Pack
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon fabric pack, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Confidence
72%
PossibleFluorinated water-repellent coating (PFAS-adjacent concern)
PossibleVOC off-gassing from adhesives or polyurethane laminate
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