Used Garmin Travel Bag Travel Bag Black vs Hybrid Transport Backpack Tan Recycled Rice Paper Plastic Daypack: which is safer?

Keen Hybrid Transport Backpack Tan Recycled Rice Paper Plastic Daypack is the clear pick. Used Garmin Travel Bag Travel Bag Black carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Garmin

Used Garmin Travel Bag Travel Bag Black

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 32/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

nylon or polyester with likely water-repellent treatment

Confidence

45%

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

PossibleDegradation and microfiber shedding

Why this grade

Our pick

Keen

Hybrid Transport Backpack Tan Recycled Rice Paper Plastic Daypack

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Recycled rice paper, plastic composite, no evident water-resistant coating

Confidence

78%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in binding or finishing

PossibleAzo dyes in the tan coloring

ReportedMicrobial growth if water-damaged

Why this gradeBuy

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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