Fishing Boat Bag 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 Fishing Boat Bag

L.L.Bean

Fishing Boat Bag

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 28/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Canvas with water-resistant treatment

Confidence

45%

PossiblePFAS in water-resistant coating

PossibleCoating degradation and particle shedding

PossibleOff-gassing or odor from new treatment

Snugpak Dri-Sak - Black Size XL

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

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