Nautica Submariner Duffel vs Goforth Dry Duffel: which is safer?

Watershed Goforth Dry Duffel is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Nautical

Nautica Submariner Duffel

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 4/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Polyester duffel with water-repellent coating finish

Confidence

35%

Possiblewater-repellent coating finish (PFAS uncertainty)

PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing resins in textile finishing

PossibleAzo dyes (colorfast dyes)

Why this grade

Our pick

Watershed

Goforth Dry Duffel

PFAS grade

F 45/100

Overall grade

F 33/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Naturally textured cotton blend with proprietary waterproofing

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes and hazardous colorants

PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleResidual processing chemicals (waterproofing treatment)

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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