Tents, ranked by PFAS safety

139 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.

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Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

6-Person Khaki Waterproof Windproof Easy Setup, Double Layer Family Camping Tent with 1 Mesh Door & 5 Large Mesh Windows

Khyam

6-Person Khaki Waterproof Windproof Easy Setup, Double Layer Family Camping Tent with 1 Mesh Door & 5 Large Mesh Windows

Polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof/windproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Family Camping Tent

Khyam

Family Camping Tent

Polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent fabric likely water-repellent coating-coated; PFAS risk unclear without coating details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Big Agnes Blacktail 2 Backpacking Tent

Big Agnes

Blacktail 2 Backpacking Tent

Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern, tent fabric treated for water resistance but Big Agnes does not disclose coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Big Agnes Bunk House 4 Tent

Big Agnes

Bunk House 4 Tent

Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Big Agnes discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Person Tent

Big Agnes

Wyoming Trail 4 Person Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

High uncertainty, tent uses water-repellent coating treatment but Big Agnes discloses nothing about PFAS composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Campwell 6 Tent

REI Co-op

Campwell 6 Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until REI discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tents typically use PFAS-based water treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint Green

REI Co-op

Trailmade 2 Tent with Footprint Green

Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Tents typically use water-repellent coating coatings; REI Co-op does not disclose chemistry, moderate concern without verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Flash 2 Tent

REI Co-op

Flash 2 Tent

polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Likely contains PFAS water-repellent coating; REI provides no transparency on coating type.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Westward 4 Tent

REI Co-op

Westward 4 Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until REI discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent

REI Co-op

Half Dome 2 Plus Tent

Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until REI discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tents need waterproofing that historically used PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent

REI Co-op

Half Dome 2 Tent

Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

REI does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; moderate PFAS risk typical of budget tent coatings, seek direct confirmation or PFAS-free alternative.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marmot Limelight 2P Tent

Marmot

Limelight 2P Tent

Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Popular tent brand with no public PFAS transparency; waterproof coating likely contains PFAS, contact Marmot directly for details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marmot Limestone Tent

Marmot

Limestone Tent

Nylon ripstop fabric with proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Marmot has not disclosed PFAS status; tent waterproofing likely involves traditional water-repellent coating coatings with unknown fluorochemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marmot Halo 4-Person Tent in Tangelo/Rusted Orange

Marmot

Halo 4-Person Tent in Tangelo/Rusted Orange

Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating treatment; tents commonly use PFAS-based coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MSR Access 2 Ski Touring 2-Person 4-Season Tent

MSR (Mountain Safety Research)

MSR Access 2 Ski Touring 2-Person 4-Season Tent

Ripstop nylon with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until MSR discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproofing coatings are a common PFAS vector.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MSR Hubba Hubba LT 3-Person Backpacking Tent

MSR (Mountain Safety Research)

MSR Hubba Hubba LT 3-Person Backpacking Tent

Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

High PFAS risk due to standard water-repellent coating treatment; MSR provides no transparency on coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mountaineering Tent NEMO Chogori 2P

Nemo Equipment

Mountaineering Tent NEMO Chogori 2P

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nemo discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free waterproofing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nemo Switch 2-Person Multi-Configuration Camping Tent and Shelter

Nemo Equipment

Nemo Switch 2-Person Multi-Configuration Camping Tent and Shelter

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment (coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until PFAS-free or third-party verified; waterproof camping tents are traditional PFAS hotspots.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tent Nemo Aurora Footprint

Nemo Equipment

Tent Nemo Aurora Footprint

Nylon footprint with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nemo discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Keron 4 Tent

Hilleberg

Keron 4 Tent

Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Hilleberg discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Keron 4 GT Tent

Hilleberg

Keron 4 GT Tent

Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

High-end tent with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, Hilleberg remains silent on PFAS, limiting transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Saivo 3 Person Tent

Hilleberg

Saivo 3 Person Tent

Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-risk outdoor tent, but waterproofing treatment source unclear, contact Hilleberg for PFAS-free confirmation.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Kaitum 3 Gt 4 Season Tent W/ Hilleberg Footprint. Excellent

Hilleberg

Kaitum 3 Gt 4 Season Tent W/ Hilleberg Footprint. Excellent

Nylon ripstop fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Hilleberg does not disclose PFAS status; high-end tent fabrics commonly use fluorocarbon water-repellent coating, but unconfirmed here, contact brand for specifics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Kaitum 4P Tent

Hilleberg

Kaitum 4P Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Hilleberg discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Anjan 2 GT Backpacking Tent

Hilleberg

Anjan 2 GT Backpacking Tent

Polyester ripstop fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Hilleberg discloses waterproofing chemistry, tent water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hilleberg Kaitum 4 GT Tent

Hilleberg

Kaitum 4 GT Tent

Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating (Teflon-type coating status undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Hilleberg does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; assume traditional PFAS-based treatment unless proven otherwise.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Decathlon Quechua Quechua Arpenaz Waterproof Family Camping Tent 4 Person

Decathlon

Quechua Quechua Arpenaz Waterproof Family Camping Tent 4 Person

Polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof/water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses waterproof coating composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua 2 Second Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent Person

Decathlon

Quechua 2 Second Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent Person

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent

Decathlon

Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses waterproofing chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

2 SECONDS EASY Fresh and Black 3 Person

Decathlon

2 SECONDS EASY Fresh and Black 3 Person

Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Camping tent MH100 XL Fresh & Black

Decathlon

Camping tent MH100 XL Fresh & Black

Polyester with waterproof/water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing commonly uses PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua MH100, Outdoor, Waterproof Family Camping Tent, 3 Person

Decathlon

Quechua MH100, Outdoor, Waterproof Family Camping Tent, 3 Person

polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Decathlon directly, waterproof tent coating likely contains PFAS, and the brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua Camping Tent for 2-3 Person for Backpacking & Waterproof

Decathlon

Quechua Camping Tent for 2-3 Person for Backpacking & Waterproof

Polyester tent fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings are common in budget camping tents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CORE 4 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent

Decathlon

CORE 4 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent

Polyester fabric with water-resistant water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing often uses legacy PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Naturehike Village 13 8-Person Automatic Cabin Tent – TIBLACK Premium

Naturehike

Village 13 8-Person Automatic Cabin Tent – TIBLACK Premium

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or research further, tent waterproofing typically uses PFAS; no transparency from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Naturehike Village 6.0 Flagship Model 2nd Camping Tent Tent

Naturehike

Village 6.0 Flagship Model 2nd Camping Tent Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Naturehike confirms water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof camping tents routinely use PFAS coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quest Outdoors Discovery Trail 2 Tent

Kelty

Quest Outdoors Discovery Trail 2 Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating tent coating source unverified; skip if PFAS-free status matters to you.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kelty Discovery Basecamp 6 Tent

Kelty

Discovery Basecamp 6 Tent

Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, traditional tent coatings often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kelty Rumpus 4-Person Tent

Kelty

Rumpus 4-Person Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Tent waterproofing likely involves water-repellent coating treatment; Kelty does not disclose chemistry, skip if PFAS concern is high priority.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kelty Bodie 6 6-Person Camping Tent

Kelty

Bodie 6 6-Person Camping Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or request PFAS-free certification; standard tent water-repellent coating coatings often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Person Tent

Kelty

Grand Mesa 2 Person Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Kelty directly, tent waterproofing rarely disclosed for PFAS content.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quest Outdoors Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

Kelty

Quest Outdoors Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

Polyester tent fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Kelty discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; conventional tent coatings often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ozark Trail 10-Person Dome Tent with Screen Porch

Ozark Trail

10-Person Dome Tent with Screen Porch

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Ozark Trail discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free finishes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ozark Trail 4 Person Camping Dome Tent

Ozark Trail

4 Person Camping Dome Tent

Polyester tent fabric with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Ozark Trail discloses coating chemistry, budget tents often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ozark Trail 10-Person Appalachian Tent

Ozark Trail

10-Person Appalachian Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify coating origin, budget tent likely uses legacy PFAS-based water-repellent coating without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ozark Trail 12 Person 3 Room Instant Cabin Tent with Screen Room

Ozark Trail

12 Person 3 Room Instant Cabin Tent with Screen Room

polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Ozark Trail for water-repellent coating transparency; waterproof tents historically use PFAS but this product provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ozark Trail 6-Person Clip & Camp Dome Tent

Ozark Trail

6-Person Clip & Camp Dome Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand discloses coating; water-repellent coating-treated tents often use PFAS-based finishes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent

Ozark Trail

10-Person Instant Cabin Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS risk from standard water-repellent coating treatment; no brand transparency available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eureka! Copper Canyon LX Class Tent

Eureka!

Copper Canyon LX Class Tent

Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until clarity on water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing likely uses PFAS but Eureka!

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eureka Summer Pass 3 Tent

Eureka!

Eureka Summer Pass 3 Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Eureka! discloses tent waterproof treatment composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eureka! Eureka Tetragon NX Tent

Eureka!

Eureka Tetragon NX Tent

Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free certification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3-Person Tent

Sierra Designs

Meteor Lite 3-Person Tent

Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Sierra Designs discloses or certifies their water-repellent coating treatment, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 Person Backpacking Tent

Sierra Designs

Clip Flashlight 2 Person Backpacking Tent

Polyester ripstop/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern, tent fabrics commonly use fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings; no disclosure from Sierra Designs.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs High Side 1-Person Tent

Sierra Designs

High Side 1-Person Tent

Nylon ripstop with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Sierra Designs discloses waterproofing chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs Alpenglow 6 Tent

Sierra Designs

Alpenglow 6 Tent

Nylon ripstop with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

High uncertainty, tent waterproofing often uses PFAS; Sierra Designs provides no coating disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs Full Moon 2 Tent

Sierra Designs

Full Moon 2 Tent

Nylon ripstop tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Sierra Designs discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs High Route 1P Backpacking Tent

Sierra Designs

High Route 1P Backpacking Tent

Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Sierra Designs discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing often uses PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs Nomad 6-Person Tent

Sierra Designs

Nomad 6-Person Tent

Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Sierra Designs directly to confirm PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sierra Designs Clearwing 3-Person Tent

Sierra Designs

Clearwing 3-Person Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Sierra Designs discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salewa Litetrek II Tent

Salewa

Litetrek II Tent

Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salewa Litetrek Pro Iii Tent

Salewa

Litetrek Pro Iii Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salewa Alpine Hut III Tent

Salewa

Alpine Hut III Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Salewa directly, tent waterproofing is a PFAS concern category, but brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salewa Litetrek Pro II Tent

Salewa

Litetrek Pro II Tent

Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Salewa clarifies its water-repellent coating chemistry, silence on PFAS in waterproof gear raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Vaude Adventure Taurus Tent

Vaude

Adventure Taurus Tent

Polyamide/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Typical outdoor tent with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; contact Vaude for coating specifics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Lodge 3 Exp Backpacking Tents

Robens

Lodge 3 Exp Backpacking Tents

polyester fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Cress 2 Pro Backpacking Tents

Robens

Cress 2 Pro Backpacking Tents

Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Robens directly, waterproof tent coating likely contains PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Klondike S Tent

Robens

Klondike S Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Robens discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing is a known PFAS application.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Robens Cobra Stone 5 Tent

Robens

Cobra Stone 5 Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof/water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Robens discloses their waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ascend 8-Person Tunnel Tent with Screen Porch

Cascade Designs

Ascend 8-Person Tunnel Tent with Screen Porch

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Cascade Designs discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; standard tent coatings often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

12 ft 6-7 Person 4 Season Camping Tent

Cascade Designs

12 ft 6-7 Person 4 Season Camping Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof/water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Cascade Designs discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Caddis Rapid Tent

Cascade Designs

Caddis Rapid Tent

Nylon ripstop fabric with waterproof coating (water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Cascade confirms coating is PFAS-free; waterproof tents routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

JolyDale Heavy Duty Pop up Canopy Tent

Cascade Designs

JolyDale Heavy Duty Pop up Canopy Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, waterproof canopy coating likely contains legacy PFAS; brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CORE Equipment 6-Person Lighted Instant Cabin Tent with Full Rainfly

Cascade Designs

CORE Equipment 6-Person Lighted Instant Cabin Tent with Full Rainfly

polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) rainfly coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; water-repellent coating tents commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MSR Advance Pro 2 Ultralight 2-Person 4-Season Tent

Cascade Designs

MSR Advance Pro 2 Ultralight 2-Person 4-Season Tent

Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Cascade confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating; ultralight tents typically use fluorocarbon-based waterproofing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Cascade Tent

Cascade Designs

Cascade Tent

Polyester/nylon with waterproof water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Cascade Designs clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tent coatings often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

TARPTENT Rainbow Li

Tarptent

Rainbow Li

Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Tarptent discloses or certifies their water-repellent coating treatment, silent on PFAS for a waterproof shelter is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Double Rainbow by Tarptent

Tarptent

Double Rainbow by Tarptent

Ripstop nylon fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS risk due to waterproof coating; Tarptent provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Zpacks Pivot Trio Tent

Zpacks

Pivot Trio Tent

Dyneema fabric with water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-confidence buy; ultralight shelter with unknown water-repellent treatment raises PFAS risk that the brand won't clarify.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Heimplanet The Cave Tent

Heimplanet

The Cave Tent

Ripstop nylon with proprietary waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern, no brand transparency on waterproof treatment; skip if PFAS-free is essential.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Heimplanet Fistral Tent

Heimplanet

Fistral Tent

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Heimplanet discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Heimplanet Classic Fistral Tent

Heimplanet

Classic Fistral Tent

Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Heimplanet discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

The Cave XL 4-Season Geodesic Tent

Heimplanet

The Cave XL 4-Season Geodesic Tent

Polyester/nylon tent fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Heimplanet clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, geodesic tents typically need waterproofing, often PFAS-based.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Heimplanet Kirra 4-Season

Heimplanet

Kirra 4-Season

Tent fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry; 4-season tents typically use fluorinated water repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tent Heimplanet Cloudbreak

Heimplanet

Tent Heimplanet Cloudbreak

Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Tent with unknown waterproof treatment, no PFAS disclosure; ask Heimplanet directly before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

HEIMPLANET Backdoor Cairo Camo Tent

Heimplanet

Backdoor Cairo Camo Tent

Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Heimplanet discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or seeks third-party verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Heimplanet Kirra

Heimplanet

Heimplanet Kirra

Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern, waterproof apparel without disclosed coating chemistry or third-party verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Decathlon Quechua Quechua Arpenaz Waterproof Family Camping Tent 4 Person

Quechua

Decathlon Quechua Quechua Arpenaz Waterproof Family Camping Tent 4 Person

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Decathlon directly; waterproof tent coatings commonly use PFAS, and brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua 2 Second Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent Person

Quechua

2 Second Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent Person

polyester with waterproof coating (unspecified water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Decathlon Quechua Mh100 Waterproof Camping Tent

Quechua

Decathlon Quechua Mh100 Waterproof Camping Tent

Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Decathlon/Quechua discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS-based treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent

Quechua

2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Quechua discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua MH100, Outdoor, Waterproof Family Camping Tent, 3 Person

Quechua

MH100, Outdoor, Waterproof Family Camping Tent, 3 Person

Polyester/nylon fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until waterproof treatment is disclosed, PFAS use in tent coatings is common but unconfirmed here.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

2 SECONDS EASY Fresh and Black 3 Person

Quechua

2 SECONDS EASY Fresh and Black 3 Person

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Quechua discloses or switches to PFAS-free water repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua Camping Tent for 2-3 Person for Backpacking & Waterproof

Quechua

Camping Tent for 2-3 Person for Backpacking & Waterproof

polyester tent fabric with unspecified waterproof coating/water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Quechua discloses the waterproof coating; water-repellent coating-treated tents commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quechua Mh100 Camping Tent

Quechua

Mh100 Camping Tent

Polyester/nylon tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Quechua confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment, standard tents often use PFAS coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ferrino Sling 2 Tent

Ferrino

Sling 2 Tent

Polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Ferrino discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ferrino Pilier 2 Tent

Ferrino

Pilier 2 Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Ferrino discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, legacy tent brands rarely specify PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ferrino Rift 2 Tent

Ferrino

Rift 2 Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Ferrino directly about water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing often uses PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tent Blow 2 - Ob

Ferrino

Tent Blow 2 - Ob

Nylon/polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Ferrino discloses coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ferrino Fenix 4 Tent

Ferrino

Fenix 4 Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Ferrino discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, PFAS risk unclear for budget tents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ferrino MTB Tent

Ferrino

MTB Tent

Polyester/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern, waterproof tent coating likely contains fluorochemicals; Ferrino does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ferrino Force 2 Tent

Ferrino

Force 2 Tent

Polyester ripstop with unspecified waterproof/UV-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: waterproofed tent with no disclosed coating chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Khyam Airtek 6 Tent

Khyam

Airtek 6 Tent

Polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent waterproofing treatment unspecified, skip unless brand discloses.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Khyam Airtek 6 Canopy Enclosure

Khyam

Airtek 6 Canopy Enclosure

Polyester fabric with waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Khyam AirTek Delamere 8.0 Canopy Enclosure

Khyam

AirTek Delamere 8.0 Canopy Enclosure

Polyester canopy fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kadyn Waterproof Tents with 3 Doors and Mesh Window, Camping Hiking Tents with 2000mm Waterproof for 5-6 Person for Camp

Khyam

Kadyn Waterproof Tents with 3 Doors and Mesh Window, Camping Hiking Tents with 2000mm Waterproof for 5-6 Person for Camp

Polyester tent fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip. Waterproof tent coating composition undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Khyam Family 6 Canopy Enclosure 2023

Khyam

Family 6 Canopy Enclosure 2023

polyester canopy with unknown waterproof/UV coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating details and PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Klymit Cross Canyon Tent

Khyam

Klymit Cross Canyon Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

EMS Sagamore 6 Person Tent

Mountain Warehouse

EMS Sagamore 6 Person Tent

polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

2-person Waterproof Camping Tent with Two Doors, Dual Vestibules, Lightweight Aluminum Frame, and Full-Coverage Rainfly

Mountain Warehouse

2-person Waterproof Camping Tent with Two Doors, Dual Vestibules, Lightweight Aluminum Frame, and Full-Coverage Rainfly

polyester/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, aluminum frame

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof tent; coating source undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Family Camping Tent

Mountain Warehouse

Family Camping Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman Montana 8-Person Camping Tent

Mountain Warehouse

Coleman Montana 8-Person Camping Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Quest Overlook 3 Person Tent

Mountain Warehouse

Quest Overlook 3 Person Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproofing treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

The North Face Stormbreak 3 Tent

Mountain Warehouse

The North Face Stormbreak 3 Tent

Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent with likely water-repellent coating; unconfirmed PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Decathlon Quechua Quechua Arpenaz Waterproof Family Camping Tent 4 Person

Mountain Warehouse

Decathlon Quechua Quechua Arpenaz Waterproof Family Camping Tent 4 Person

Polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof tent, coating composition undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

TETON Sports Mountain Ultra Tent

Mountain Warehouse

TETON Sports Mountain Ultra Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown waterproof treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman 6-Person WeatherMaster Screened Tent

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman 6-Person WeatherMaster Screened Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Coleman discloses waterproof coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman WeatherMaster 10-Person Tent

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman WeatherMaster 10-Person Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating type unknown; Coleman does not disclose PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman Montana 8-Person Camping Tent

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman Montana 8-Person Camping Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

High PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman Skydome Camping Tent

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman Skydome Camping Tent

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent waterproofing source unknown; Coleman silent on PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman 4-Person Carlsbad Dome Tent with Screen Room

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman 4-Person Carlsbad Dome Tent with Screen Room

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent likely treated with water-repellent coating; Coleman does not disclose PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman Evanston 6-Person Screened Tent

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman Evanston 6-Person Screened Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Coleman does not disclose tent coating chemistry; waterproofing raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman 10-Person Dark Room Instant Cabin Tent with Rainfly

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman 10-Person Dark Room Instant Cabin Tent with Rainfly

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent fabric likely treated with water-repellent coating, PFAS composition unspecified by Coleman.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coleman Skylodge 10-Person Instant Camping Tent

Coleman (regional variations)

Coleman Skylodge 10-Person Instant Camping Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Coleman discloses coating chemistry or testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trespass Torrisdale Waterproof Tent

Trespass

Torrisdale Waterproof Tent

polyester with waterproof coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof tent with unspecified coating; PFAS risk unclear, skip if concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trespass Battuta Backpacking Tent

Trespass

Battuta Backpacking Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Backpacking tent with standard water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tent Trespass Swift Pop-Up

Trespass

Tent Trespass Swift Pop-Up

polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Pop-up tent with unspecified water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tent Trespass Tarmachan 2 Man

Trespass

Tent Trespass Tarmachan 2 Man

Polyester fabric with waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent has waterproof coating; PFAS use unclear, brand silent.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trespass Ghabhar 4 Man Tent

Trespass

Ghabhar 4 Man Tent

Polyester tent fabric with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trespass Caterthun Tent

Trespass

Caterthun Tent

Polyester tent fabric with unspecified water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Tent uses water-repellent coating; composition unspecified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trespass Trossach Tent

Trespass

Trossach Tent

Polyester with waterproof coating, unknown water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Trespass discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifications.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trespass Beatnik 2 Person Tent

Trespass

Beatnik 2 Person Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Tent uses waterproof treatment; coating composition not disclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pinyon 10 Person Tent Wenzel

Wenzel

Pinyon 10 Person Tent Wenzel

polyester fabric with waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent uses water-repellent coating waterproofing; coating composition not disclosed by Wenzel.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wenzel Torrey 2 Person Dome Tent

Wenzel

Torrey 2 Person Dome Tent

Polyester fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Unspecified waterproof coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wenzel Tamarack 6 Person Dome Tent

Wenzel

Tamarack 6 Person Dome Tent

polyester fabric with water-repellent coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wenzel Klondike 8 Person Tent

Wenzel

Klondike 8 Person Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof tent coating unspecified; water-repellent coating treatment likely present but undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wenzel Jack Pine 4 Person Dome Tent

Wenzel

Jack Pine 4 Person Dome Tent

polyester dome with water-repellent coating-coated fabric, unspecified treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof tent coating unspecified; water-repellent coating treatment likely present but unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wenzel Aspen Hills 8P Tent

Wenzel

Aspen Hills 8P Tent

polyester fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Unverified waterproof treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Bristlecone 8 Person Tent

Wenzel

Bristlecone 8 Person Tent

polyester tent fabric with waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Tent fabric likely treated for waterproofing, PFAS status unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wenzel Magnetic Screen House

Wenzel

Magnetic Screen House

mesh polyester, magnetic closure frame

F
F · High PFAS

Magnetic screen house; no PFAS disclosure available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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