Adventure 27" Polyester Travel Duffel vs Dri-Sak - Black Size XL: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

L.L.Bean

Adventure 27" Polyester Travel Duffel

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 28/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleAntimony in polyester resin

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from coating wear

PossibleFragrance or chemical off-gassing during storage

Why this grade

Snugpak

Dri-Sak - Black Size XL

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 28/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Nylon ripstop fabric, waterproof treatment

Confidence

45%

PossibleWaterproof treatment composition (PFAS status unconfirmed)

PossibleOff-gassing or odor from coatings

PossibleDurability and coating failure over time

Why this grade

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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