Slate All Day Travel Bag vs Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack: which is safer?

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

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Slate All Day Travel Bag

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and inhalation risk

PossibleVolatilizing organic compounds (VOC) from adhesives and finishes

Why this grade

Outdoor Products

Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Nylon/polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating chemistry (fluorinated or fluorine-free unknown)

PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle shedding

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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