Drypack Pro 5 Waterproof Dry Bag vs Base Camp Dry Bag: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Deuter
Drypack Pro 5 Waterproof Dry Bag
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
analysis pending
Verdict
pending
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
Polyurethane-coated fabric (water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
Confidence
45%
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 18/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
PossiblePVC/TPE thermal leaching
ReportedCoating degradation and microparticle shedding
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