Utility Duffle vs Base Camp Dry Bag: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Outdoor Products
Utility Duffle
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossiblePolyester antimony residue
PossibleWater-resistant coating off-gassing and degradation
ReportedPFAS in water-resistant coating (opacity hazard)
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
PossiblePVC/TPE thermal leaching
ReportedCoating degradation and microparticle shedding
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