Carry Case vs Crossroads Backpack: which is safer?
Garmin Carry Case is the clear pick. YETI Crossroads 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
Yeti
Crossroads Backpack
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating composition (fluorine-based vs. fluorine-free)
PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle 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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