Base Camp Dry Bag vs Stormtech Waterproof Gear Holdall Bag: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
PossiblePVC/TPE thermal leaching
ReportedCoating degradation and microparticle shedding
Waterproof Technologies
Stormtech Waterproof Gear Holdall Bag
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleCoating off-gassing or degradation products
PossibleMold/bacterial growth in use
PossibleAllergic contact dermatitis from coating or dyes
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 →
More waterproof outdoor gear storage bags: see the full ranking