1595 Air Travel Case vs Aegis Duffel Pack: which is safer?

Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case is the clear pick. Pelican Aegis Duffel Pack carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case

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 Duffel Pack

Pelican

Aegis Duffel Pack

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 36/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Ballistic nylon or nylon blend with water-repellent coating

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating leachates (non-PFAS chemistry unknown)

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