Carry Case vs Base Camp Voyager Pro Lightweight Pack: which is safer?

Garmin Carry Case is the clear pick. The North Face Base Camp Voyager Pro Lightweight 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

The North Face

Base Camp Voyager Pro Lightweight Pack

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 32/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

nylon ripstop, synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment

Confidence

45%

PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating (water-repellent finish)

Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and reapplication

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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