Aion Duffel vs Crossroads Duffel: which is safer?

Thule Aion Duffel is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Thule

Aion Duffel

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 22/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating treatment

Confidence

45%

Possiblewater-repellent coating composition (fluorine-based or PFAS alternative)

ReportedDegradation and leaching during washing or extended use

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from polyester fibers

Why this grade

Yeti

Crossroads Duffel

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 14/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Ballistic nylon exterior, unknown waterproof coating

Confidence

35%

LikelyWaterproof coating chemistry (undisclosed fluorochemical risk)

PossibleOff-gassing from coating or dyes during initial use

PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle shedding

Why this grade

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 →

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