Ergo-Tech Macro KB Mini Belt Carrying Bag vs 1650 Case: which is safer?
Pelican 1650 Case is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Ergo-Tech Macro KB Mini Belt Carrying Bag
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 73/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Nylon and polyester fabric with unspecified hardware
Confidence
62%
PossibleHeavy metals in unspecified hardware
PossibleThermal degradation of polyester and nylon
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from synthetic fabric
Our pick
Pelican
1650 Case
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Polypropylene copolymer plastic shell, stainless steel latches
Confidence
78%
PossibleMicroplastic shedding or degradation
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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