Juno 30 vs Asher 65L Backpack: which is safer?
Gregory Juno 30 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Gregory
Juno 30
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 6/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
45%
PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating finish (non-PFAS assessment of co-hazards)
ReportedDegradation of coating and microfiber release over time
Kelty
Asher 65L Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating treatment chemistry (unspecified)
LikelyCoating degradation and durability loss
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