Black Hole Duffel 55L Patagonia vs Base Camp Dry Bag: which is safer?

The North Face Base Camp Dry Bag is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Patagonia

Black Hole Duffel 55L Patagonia

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 8/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating treatment

Confidence

42%

Likelywater-repellent coating leachability (PFAS-based or fluorine)

PossibleNylon microfiber shedding during heavy use

ReportedCoating degradation and reapplication needs

Why this grade

Our pick

The North Face

Base Camp Dry Bag

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 18/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition

PossiblePVC/TPE thermal leaching

ReportedCoating 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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