Chasm Duffel Bag vs Chasm Gear Hauler: which is safer?
Thule Chasm Gear Hauler is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Thule
Chasm Duffel Bag
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 14/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof finish
Confidence
40%
LikelyPFAS in water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from synthetic textile
Our pick
Thule
Chasm Gear Hauler
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 36/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating
Confidence
45%
Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and unknown chemistry
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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