Waterproof Sports & Outdoor Gear Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
44 products graded A to F, safest first. 3 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Granville 30 Carryall Bag
Arc'teryx does not disclose PFAS status.
Granite Gear
Granite Gear ToughSack Assorted Colors
Lower PFAS concern; durable nylon pack without water treatment.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Kelty
Daisy Chain Web Duffel Bag
Polyester webbing and nylon
Standard duffel bag, low PFAS risk but no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Granite Gear
ToughSack Assorted Colors
Cordura nylon fabric
Lower PFAS concern; durable nylon pack without water treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Salomon
Extended Totebag
polyester/nylon tote fabric, standard construction
Standard tote with lower PFAS risk, but no brand transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Watershed
Drybag-Ocoee
Vinyl/PVC coated fabric, waterproof treatment unknown
Drybag waterproofing method undisclosed; moderate PFAS uncertainty remains.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Duffel 40L
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS; Patagonia silent on chemical composition
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Duffel 70L Patagonia
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating treatment
Durable bag, but water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS; verify with brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Duffel
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Durable duffel, but water-repellent coating likely contains legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Wheeled Duffel Patagonia
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Durable bag, but waterproofing method unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Duffel Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Durable bag; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Worn Wear Black Hole Wheeled Duffel
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Duffel likely treated with water-repellent coating; Patagonia silent on PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole MLC Wheelie
ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
water-repellent coating luggage; waterproofing likely involves PFAS, unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Mini MLC Patagonia
Nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
Patagonia uses water-repellent coating treatments; PFAS status undisclosed publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kelty
28-inch Cargo Duffel Travel Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Unknown water-repellent coating; typical duffel risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Pro Dry Pack
Ripstop nylon with waterproof coating
Dry pack coating unknown; brand provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Daylite Duffel
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating-coated duffel.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Adventure 27" Polyester Travel Duffel
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Unknown water-resistant treatment; typical water-repellent coating may contain PFAS
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kelty
22-inch Cargo Duffel Travel Bag
Polyester with water-resistant treatment
Duffel likely water-treated; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kelty
22-inch Cargo Duffel Bag
Polyester with unspecified water-resistant coating
Unknown coating treatment; Kelty provides no PFAS disclosure on this duffel.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kelty
Cargo Duffel 22-inch Travel Bag, Khaki
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Travel bag with water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kelty
Pangaea Continental Drifter Endurance Convertible Duffle Hiking
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating-treated duffel, Kelty silent on PFAS, moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kelty
Bags | Kelty Built Duffel Bag Gray Tribal Print Travel Gym Weekender Outdoor Large | Color: Gray | Size: Os
polyester fabric with waterproof coating
Duffel bags typically use water-repellent coating treatments; Kelty silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Pro Zip Duffel
Fabric with waterproof/water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof duffel with undisclosed coating; PFAS risk unclear
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Discovery Dry Bag
Urethane-coated nylon fabric with waterproof treatment
No PFAS disclosure; waterproof coating composition unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Wide Mouth Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester fabric with waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof treatment; SealLine silent on PFAS in this product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Skylake Dry Daypack
Nylon pack with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified
Dry daypack with unknown waterproof treatment, skip if PFAS matters
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Discovery Deck Dry Bag
Coated nylon or polyester, waterproof treatment unspecified
Waterproof dry bag; treatment type not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Bigfork Dry Daypack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Likely contains water-repellent coating, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SealLine
Black Canyon Dry Pack
Nylon fabric with waterproof/water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Dry pack material likely treated; PFAS content unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Arcane Duffel Pack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating treatment likely present; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter 40 Duffel
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Durable duffel with likely water-repellent coating, PFAS status unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Foldable Waterproof Duffle Bag G5035 - Blue
Polyester fabric with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof duffle with unknown water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Slacker Packer Drysack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
water-repellent coating drybag; PFAS risk unclear, contact brand for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Foldable Waterproof Duffle Bag G3011 - Blue
Nylon with waterproof coating, unknown water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof duffle with undisclosed coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Wedge Thwart Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Typical dry bag with water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Wheeled Duffle Bag Rolling Travel Bag with Backpack Straps Durable Gear Bag Black
Durable fabric with water-resistant coating, composition unspecified
Wheeled duffle lacks PFAS transparency; water-resistant coating source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Block Rock Solid Compressor Bag
Nylon fabric with waterproof/water-resistant treatment
Compressor bag likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Packable Duffel 36 in Blue
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; Granite Gear provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Container 100 Duffels & Luggage
Nylon/polyester fabric with waterproof coating
Duffel likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Outlife Duffel Bag
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating duffel bag, PFAS treatment status unknown to shopper.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Neptune Waterproof Duffel
Nylon with waterproof coating
Waterproof duffel likely treated with PFAS; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Slate Tote Travel Bag
Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment
Water-resistant tote likely treated; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Weekender Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating
Backpack with unknown water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear without material disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Carrier 75 Duffle
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating-treated duffle; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Granville 30 Carryall Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Arc'teryx does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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