Alpaca Gear Box Adventure Kit Backpack vs Trailgate Gear Bin Green 140 L: which is safer?
REI Co-op Trailgate Gear Bin Green 140 L is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Alpaca Gear Box Adventure Kit Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 16/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Alpaca fiber/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish - potential PFAS
Our pick
REI Co-op
Trailgate Gear Bin Green 140 L
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Polypropylene storage bin, no water-resistant coating mentioned
Confidence
78%
PossibleUV degradation and additive leaching
PossibleMicroplastics from mechanical wear
PossibleOdor and volatile organic compounds from manufacturing
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