Waterproof Bags & Luggage, ranked by PFAS safety
22 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
Watershed
Goforth Dry Duffel
Naturally textured cotton blend with proprietary waterproofing
Reputable brand with stated PFAS-free commitment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Ocoee Duffel
Durable Nylon with water-resistant coating
Duffel design suggests water-repellent coating treatment; Watershed silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Yukon Dry Duffel
Sealed fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Watershed silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating type undisclosed, elevated risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Mississippi Dry Duffel
Coated fabric with unspecified waterproof water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof duffel with undisclosed water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Goforth Duffel Bag
Durable waterproof nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Watershed discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Chattooga Dry Duffel
Waterproof-coated fabric, unknown water-repellent coating treatment
Dry duffel uses waterproof coating with no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Colorado Dry Duffel Bag
Cordura nylon with water-repellent coating
Waterproof duffel likely treated with water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
SealLine Pro Zip Duffel
Waterproof coated nylon or polyester duffel
Skip until Watershed discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
Quick Change Duffel
Nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Skip until NRS discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Simond 500 Extend Duffel Bag
Polyester/nylon with water-resistant coating
Duffel bag likely has water-repellent coating treatment; Decathlon silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Forclaz Travel 100 Compact Waterproof
polyester with unspecified waterproof water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Waterproof jacket with unknown water-repellent coating; skip without chemical disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Quechua Hiking Backpack 23L
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating
Hiking backpack with unspecified water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
Bill's 65L Dry Bag
PVC tarpaulin with water-repellent coating
Dry bag with water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by NRS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
Expedition DriDuffel Dry Bag
PVC or TPU coated nylon fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Waterproof dry bags commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; NRS provides no coating disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
110L Bill's Bag Dry Bag
Nylon with proprietary waterproof coating
Dry bag lacks PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Forclaz 500 Extend Duffel Bag
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
water-repellent coating duffel bags often use PFAS; Decathlon silent on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Forclaz Simond 500 Extend Duffel Bag
Polyester with waterproof water-repellent coating, composition unspecified
Unknown water-repellent coating, no PFAS disclosure from Decathlon.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Travel 500 Organizer 30 L Backpack
Polyester with water-repellent finish
Backpack likely has water-repellent coating; Decathlon silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
High Roll Duffel Dry Bag
PVC-coated nylon or TPU-coated polyester, waterproofed
Dry bag with unspecified waterproof coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
Outfitter Dry Bag
Welded nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; no disclosure from NRS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
110L Heavy-Duty Bill's Bag
Vinyl-coated woven fabric, waterproofed
Heavy-duty outdoor bag; waterproof coating likely contains PFAS, undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NRS
Rescue Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating
Rescue duffels use water-repellent coating, likely PFAS treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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