Mad Water Allatoona Waterproof Submersible Duffel Bag vs Goforth Dry Duffel: which is safer?
Watershed Goforth Dry Duffel is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Nautical
Mad Water Allatoona Waterproof Submersible Duffel Bag
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleCoating degradation and microfiber shedding
PossibleUndisclosed chemical additives in coating
PossibleLeaching from coating in contact with food or skin
Our pick
Watershed
Goforth Dry Duffel
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and hazardous colorants
PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle shedding
PossibleResidual processing chemicals (waterproofing treatment)
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 →
More waterproof bags & luggage: see the full ranking