Glendale 105L Hiking Backpack vs Tool Box: which is safer?
Marmot Tool Box is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Glendale 105L Hiking Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
analysis pending
Verdict
pending
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Confidence
45%
Our pick
Marmot
Tool Box
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 39/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 5
Material
Nylon, polyester, cotton blend; details unspecified
Confidence
45%
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyester and nylon manufacturing
Reportedwater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry unknown
PossibleFormaldehyde-resin finishes in synthetic textiles
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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