Refugio Day Pack 26L vs Cross 4 Backpack: which is safer?
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 26L is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Patagonia
Refugio Day Pack 26L
PFAS grade
F 45/100
Overall grade
analysis pending
Verdict
pending
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
recycled nylon with non-fluorinated water-repellent coating treatment
Confidence
72%
Salomon
Cross 4 Backpack
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
analysis pending
Verdict
pending
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Confidence
45%
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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