Carry Case vs Ariel 55: which is safer?

Garmin Carry Case is the clear pick. Osprey Ariel 55 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

Osprey

Ariel 55

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 18/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Nylon, polyester, and coated ripstop with water-repellent coating finish

Confidence

35%

Likelywater-repellent coating PFAS content (reported separately)

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from degraded nylon ripstop

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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