1595 Air Travel Case vs MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag: which is safer?

Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case is the clear pick. Pelican MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag 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 MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag

Pelican

MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 32/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Nylon/polyester fabric with waterproof coating

Confidence

45%

PossiblePFAS in waterproof coating

PossibleCoating degradation and microfiber release

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