Sportsman Waterproof Magnetic Dry Bag vs Varsity Elite Backpack: which is safer?
Sportsman Waterproof Magnetic Dry Bag is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Garmin
Sportsman Waterproof Magnetic Dry Bag
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Nylon or TPU waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Confidence
35%
PossibleFluorinated water-repellent coating (PFAS family)
PossibleTPU/polyurethane coating degradation and leachates
Nike
Varsity Elite Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Polyester, nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Confidence
35%
PossibleAntimony in polyester
Likelywater-repellent coating degradation and chemical leaching
PossibleMicroplastics shedding
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