Carry Case vs Hybrid Transport Backpack Tan Recycled Rice Paper Plastic Daypack: which is safer?

Garmin Carry Case is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

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

Keen

Hybrid Transport Backpack Tan Recycled Rice Paper Plastic Daypack

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Recycled rice paper, plastic composite, no evident water-resistant coating

Confidence

78%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in binding or finishing

PossibleAzo dyes in the tan coloring

ReportedMicrobial growth if water-damaged

Why this gradeBuy

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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