Trail Gear Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack vs Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack: which is safer?

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

Trail Gear Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack

Marmot

Trail Gear Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating chemistry (non-PFAS hazards)

PossibleMold and bacterial growth in storage

Outdoor Products Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack

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

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