Waterproof Outdoor Gear Storage Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
27 products graded A to F, safest first. None have earned a C or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag
TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating
Waterproof bag with unknown water-repellent coating treatment; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Waterproof Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Unknown coating type raises PFAS concern; skip or contact brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag Backpack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
water-repellent coating-treated backpack; PFAS content unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Gear Bin
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Fuse Box Backpack
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating
Waterproof backpack with likely water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Voyager Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry used.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Duffel
Ballistic nylon exterior with water-repellent coating
Likely contains PFAS-based water-repellent coating; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit 140L Duffel
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
High PFAS risk from water-repellent coating; The North Face does not disclose treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Urban Hauler Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Urban backpack with waterproof coating; water-repellent coating treatment source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Long Hauler Duffel Expedition Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating duffels often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Tool Box 30 Backpack
Nylon, polyester, water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Maximus Duffel Bag
Nylon with likely water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Duffel bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Expedition 30 Duffel 2.0
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating duffel without PFAS disclosure; moderate uncertainty remains.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
7L Trail Bag
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Outdoor bag likely treated with water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Stowaway Packable 20L Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating
Typical packable backpack.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Ripstop Sling Pack
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating-treated ripstop nylon; likely PFAS water-repellent coating applied.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Packable backpack with standard water-repellent coating, PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Cargo 30L Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating backpack; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS, treatment details unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Long Hauler Duffel Bag
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
Durable duffel, but water-repellent coating composition not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Dry Sack w/ Window
Nylon/polyester fabric with waterproof coating
Dry sack waterproofing unknown; Osprey provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Zigzag II 30L Backpack
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Backpack likely has water-repellent coating treatment; no PFAS disclosure from Columbia.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Wildwater Dry Bag
PVC-free TPU or polyurethane fabric with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating-coated dry bag; PFAS risk unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Ultralight Dry Stuff Pack
silicone-coated nylon, water-repellent coating treated
Dry stuff pack with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Ultralight Dry Sack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
Dry sacks use water-repellent coating coatings; brand does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Metron Waterproof Roll Top Backpack
Nylon fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Waterproof backpack; PFAS content in water-repellent coating unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Dry Sack Window
PVC window panel with waterproofing treatment
Waterproof window; PFAS coating status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Roll Top
Fabric (likely nylon or polyester) with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Skip; waterproof treatment likely uses PFAS, brand silent on chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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