Herschel Supply Co Dry Bag Duffle 55L vs 1595 Air Travel Case: which is safer?
Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case is the clear pick. Herschel Supply Co Dry Bag Duffle 55L carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Dry Bag Co.
Herschel Supply Co Dry Bag Duffle 55L
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 32/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Confidence
35%
Possiblewater-repellent coating composition (PFAS status unknown)
PossibleCoating degradation and leachate release
Our pick
Pelican
1595 Air Travel Case
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware
Confidence
72%
PossiblePolyurethane foam degradation and off-gassing
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