Wrought Iron Food Pack vs L.L.Bean Waterproof Switchpack: which is safer?
Granite Gear Wrought Iron Food Pack is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Granite Gear
Wrought Iron Food Pack
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon fabric pack, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Confidence
72%
PossibleFluorinated water-repellent coating (PFAS-adjacent concern)
PossibleVOC off-gassing from adhesives or polyurethane laminate
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Waterproof Switchpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Confidence
35%
PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating finish
PossibleCoating degradation and particulate 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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