Waterproof Camera & Lens Cases, ranked by PFAS safety
32 products graded A to F, safest first. 1 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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Lowepro
Lowepro ProTactic TLZ 70 AW Camera Bag
Waterproof camera bag with unspecified water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.
GoPro
GoPro Mission 1 Protective Housing
Lower concern. Standard action camera housing with minimal PFAS risk.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
GoPro
Mission 1 Protective Housing
Polycarbonate and silicone housing, lens glass
Lower concern. Standard action camera housing with minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Lowepro
Tahoe CS 20 Camera Case
polyester fabric with water-resistant coating
Camera case coating unspecified; waterproof bags often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
Fastpack BP 250 AW III Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until water-repellent coating details clarified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
920 Camera Case
Polypropylene copolymer shell, waterproof/water-resistant coating unspecified
Waterproof protective case; coating chemistry not disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
Pro Photo Kit Hard Case
Polypropylene (PP) shell with unspecified waterproof/protective coating
Skip; waterproof hard case coating composition not disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
935 Pro Photo Kit
polypropylene hard case with waterproof gasket seals
Lower concern. Hard case likely PP; no water-repellent coating confirmation needed for rigid shell.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
935 DSLR Camera Case
Polymer shell with unspecified waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof treatment raises concern; no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
Camera Case Nanuk 950 Pro Photo
Polyurethane foam core, plastic exterior casing, unspecified waterproof coating
Unspecified waterproof treatment raises concern, skip unless confirmed PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
935 Waterproof Hard Case with Wheels
Polypropylene with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
Waterproof hard case; coating chemistry not disclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
909 Waterproof Hard Case for DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Polypropylene shell with waterproof coating
Hard case waterproofing coating source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nanuk
915 Pro Photo Kit
polycarbonate shell, polyester lining, waterproof foam
Protective case with likely waterproof treatment; PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP-DC55 Waterproof Case for G7 X Mark II
Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals, waterproof coating (unspecified)
Waterproof case with unspecified coatings; Canon silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP-DC1 Waterproof Case
Polycarbonate with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Canon discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP-DC17 Waterproof Case for Camera
Rubber, polycarbonate, unknown waterproof coating
Skip until Canon discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
Marine Waterproof Camera Case
Waterproof case, likely polyurethane or nylon with water-repellent coating
Waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP-DC5 Waterproof Case
Polycarbonate case with waterproof seals and coatings
Waterproof case coating materials undisclosed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP-DC43 Underwater Camera Housing
Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals, unknown waterproof treatment
Skip. Waterproof housing likely treated with undisclosed PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP DC200 Marine Camera Case
Waterproof synthetic case, coating unspecified
Marine cases often use waterproof coatings; Canon silent on PFAS
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canon
WP-DC20 Waterproof Case for Powershot S1 IS
Polycarbonate/urethane case with waterproof seals, coating unspecified
Waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings; Canon discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
Protective Housing for HERO9 Black
Polycarbonate housing with unspecified waterproof sealing treatment
GoPro has not disclosed material composition or PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
Hero Waterproof Diving Housing Surfing Protective Case
Polycarbonate or acrylic housing with waterproof seals and coatings
Waterproof housing likely treated; GoPro silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
Protective Housing
Polycarbonate/plastic housing with waterproof sealing
Skip until GoPro discloses waterproof treatment chemistry details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
Dive Housing for HERO11 Black Mini
Polycarbonate lens dome, unspecified seals and gaskets
Waterproof housing likely uses polymer seals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
Hero 13/12 11 10/9 Waterproof Housing Case
Polycarbonate or acrylic plastic housing with waterproof seals
Waterproof case likely uses water-repellent coating treatment; GoPro provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
Fit Still Waterproof Case for Go Pro Hero 13/12/11/10/9
Plastic case with waterproof coating/sealant (unspecified)
Waterproof case coating unspecified; PFAS risk unclear, skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
GoPro
K&F Concept Waterproof Case for GoPro Hero 13 Black
Hard-shell polymer case with waterproof treatment
Skip until waterproof treatment materials are disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
Adventura SH 120 III Shoulder Bag
nylon/polyester with unspecified water-resistant coating
Camera bag with unknown water-repellent coating; PFAS details not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
Adventura Go SH 160 Bag
Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating
Camera bag with water treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
Hardside 300 Photo Waterproof Camera Hard Case
Hard-sided polymer case with waterproof sealant/coating
Hard case material unspecified; waterproof treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
Hardside CS 60 Camera Case
Hard polypropylene shell, fabric lining, waterproof coating (unspecified)
Unknown coating on hardside case.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
Hardside CS 80 Camera Case
Hardside polycarbonate shell, unknown interior foam padding and waterproof coating
Waterproof camera case likely has water-repellent coating; Lowepro does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lowepro
ProTactic TLZ 70 AW Camera Bag
Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof camera bag with unspecified water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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