Carry Case vs State Kane Double Pocket Large Backpack: which is safer?
Garmin Carry Case is the clear pick. State Kane Double Pocket Large Backpack carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Garmin
Carry Case
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes in polyester or neoprene coloring
PossibleNylon hardware degradation and microfiber release
PossibleHeavy metals in polyester dyes or pigments
Keen
State Kane Double Pocket Large Backpack
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleUnknown water-repellent coating composition
PossibleCoating degradation and microfiber shedding
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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