1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack vs 5358 USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack

Swissgear

1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

Confidence

45%

LikelyPFAS in water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

PossibleMicroplastics from degradation

Swissgear 5358 USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack

Swissgear

5358 USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Nylon with unspecified water-resistant finish

Confidence

45%

LikelyPFAS in water-repellent coating

Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and reapplication risk

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