1595 Air Travel Case vs Aegis 22" Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel: which is safer?
Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case is the clear pick. Pelican Aegis 22" Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Pelican
1595 Air Travel Case
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware
Confidence
72%
PossiblePolyurethane foam degradation and off-gassing
Pelican
Aegis 22" Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 18/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polyester/nylon with water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Confidence
45%
PossibleUndisclosed water-repellent coating chemistry
LikelyCoating wear and water ingress over time
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