Carry Case vs The Ocean Race Dry Pack: which is safer?

Garmin Carry Case is the clear pick. Helly Hansen The Ocean Race Dry Pack carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Garmin

Carry Case

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

C 73/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Neoprene or polyester with nylon hardware

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes in polyester or neoprene coloring

PossibleNylon hardware degradation and microfiber release

PossibleHeavy metals in polyester dyes or pigments

Why this gradeBuy

Helly Hansen

The Ocean Race Dry Pack

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 8/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating waterproof coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleNylon fiber shedding and microplastics (low use)

Reportedwater-repellent coating degradation and reapplication uncertainty

LikelyPFAS in water-repellent coating waterproof coating (graded separately)

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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