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

The North Face

Base Camp Dry Bag

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 18/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition

PossiblePVC/TPE thermal leaching

ReportedCoating degradation and microparticle shedding

Stormtech Waterproof Gear Holdall Bag

Waterproof Technologies

Stormtech Waterproof Gear Holdall Bag

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 18/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Unspecified waterproof coating on fabric/synthetic

Confidence

35%

PossibleCoating off-gassing or degradation products

PossibleMold/bacterial growth in use

PossibleAllergic contact dermatitis from coating or dyes

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