Waterproof Gear Storage Bags, ranked by PFAS safety

51 products graded A to F, safest first. 1 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

Bad · Better · Best waterproof gear storage bags

The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.

AvoidF
Forclaz Women's Travel 900 Backpacking Pack

Decathlon

Forclaz Women's Travel 900 Backpacking Pack

40/100 safety

Decathlon silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating common PFAS vector.

Best pickB
Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case

Pelican

Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case

85/100 safety

Lower concern. Polypropylene case with no water-repellent treatment evident.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case

Pelican

1595 Air Travel Case

Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Polypropylene case with no water-repellent treatment evident.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

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

Exped Drybag Versa

Dry Bag Co.

Exped Drybag Versa

Drybag fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak Dri-Sak - Black Size XL

Snugpak

Dri-Sak - Black Size XL

Nylon ripstop fabric, waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof dry bag, PFAS treatment status unknown from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak Dri-Sak with Air Valve

Snugpak

Dri-Sak with Air Valve

Nylon ripstop fabric with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof dry bag; coating chemistry undisclosed, unclear PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eddie Bauer Expedition 22 Duffel 2.0

Eddie Bauer

Expedition 22 Duffel 2.0

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-resistant coating; Eddie Bauer does not disclose PFAS avoidance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable 45L Duffel Bag

Eddie Bauer

Stowaway Packable 45L Duffel Bag

Nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Likely water-repellent coating-treated duffel; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eddie Bauer Expedition 34 Duffel 2.0

Eddie Bauer

Expedition 34 Duffel 2.0

Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Duffel likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS content unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eddie Bauer Bygone 45L Duffel

Eddie Bauer

Bygone 45L Duffel

Nylon with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Duffel likely treated for water resistance; PFAS unknown, no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eddie Bauer Excursion Traveling 22 Rolling Duffel Bag

Eddie Bauer

Excursion Traveling 22 Rolling Duffel Bag

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eddie Bauer Excursion 30 Rolling Duffel

Eddie Bauer

Excursion 30 Rolling Duffel

Polyester with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Rolling duffel with waterproofing; PFAS risk unclear without transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga Waterproof Duffel

Yeti

Panga Waterproof Duffel

Nylon fabric with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffel; PFAS use in coating typical but unconfirmed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Camino Carryall 35 YETI

Yeti

Camino Carryall 35 YETI

Nylon or polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

YETI does not disclose PFAS use in water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga 75L Waterproof Duffel

Yeti

Panga 75L Waterproof Duffel

Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffel with unknown coating; YETI discloses no PFAS details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga 50 Olive/King Crab Orange

Yeti

Panga 50 Olive/King Crab Orange

Heavy-duty fabric with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Durable waterproof bag; PFAS risk from water-repellent coating not publicly addressed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Camino 35 Carryall Tote Bag

Yeti

Camino 35 Carryall Tote Bag

Canvas/cotton blend with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Canvas tote with water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Camino Zip Carryall 18L Tote

Yeti

Camino Zip Carryall 18L Tote

Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Likely lower PFAS concern; coating type unconfirmed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ALPS Mountaineering Downpour Duffel

ALPS Mountaineering

Downpour Duffel

Nylon with waterproof water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Duffel bag with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unknown, brand silent.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ALPS Mountaineering Venture Duffel Bag

ALPS Mountaineering

Venture Duffel Bag

Nylon with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Duffel bags often use water-repellent coating coatings; ALPS silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ALPS OutdoorZ Refuge Duffel Bag

ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS OutdoorZ Refuge Duffel Bag

Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

ALPS does not disclose PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ALPS OutdoorZ High Caliber Duffel Bag

ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS OutdoorZ High Caliber Duffel Bag

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Duffel bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; ALPS discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag

L.L.Bean

Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag

Waxed canvas with wax finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; traditional wax finish unlikely to contain PFAS, but verify with brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Cordura Duffle

L.L.Bean

Mountain Classic Cordura Duffle

Cordura nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Cordura duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; no PFAS disclosure from L.L.Bean.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle

L.L.Bean

Adventure Duffle

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-treated duffle; PFAS risk likely but unconfirmed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Adventure 27" Polyester Travel Duffel

L.L.Bean

Adventure 27" Polyester Travel Duffel

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Polyester duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Fishing Boat Bag

L.L.Bean

Fishing Boat Bag

Canvas with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Uncertain PFAS risk from waterproofing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle

L.L.Bean

Waxed Canvas Duffle

Waxed canvas with wax finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; waxed canvas is inherently water-resistant without PFAS coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag

L.L.Bean

Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag

Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Rolling duffle likely has water-repellent coating; L.L.Bean makes no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Wharf Street Weekender Tote

L.L.Bean

Wharf Street Weekender Tote

Canvas tote with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Canvas bag likely treated; L.L.Bean silent on PFAS details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak Dri-Sak Original

Snugpak

Dri-Sak Original

Nylon ripstop fabric with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof treatment likely applied; no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak Dri-Sak, with Air Valve, 40L - Black, New

Snugpak

Dri-Sak, with Air Valve, 40L - Black, New

Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Dry bag uses water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS content unclear from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak Dri-Sak Dry Bag

Snugpak

Dri-Sak Dry Bag

Coated nylon fabric, waterproof treatment unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Dry bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Snugpak silent on PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

SnugPak Kitmonster Roller Duffel

Snugpak

Kitmonster Roller Duffel

Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Waterproof duffel likely uses water-repellent coating, PFAS status unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak DriSak - Dry Bag - Platatac Black / X Large

Snugpak

DriSak - Dry Bag - Platatac Black / X Large

Ripstop nylon with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Dry bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Snugpak silent on PFAS content.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snugpak Roller Kitmonster 120 G2

Snugpak

Roller Kitmonster 120 G2

Polyester sleeping bag with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Sleeping bag with water-repellent coating finish; unknown PFAS status, limited disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Watershed Colorado Dry Duffel Bag

Dry Bag Co.

Watershed Colorado Dry Duffel Bag

Waterproof-treated fabric, coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Unknown waterproof treatment; skip until coating disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Waterproof Duffel Bag

Dry Bag Co.

Waterproof Duffel Bag

Fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or certifications.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Herschel Supply Co Dry Bag Duffle 55L

Dry Bag Co.

Herschel Supply Co Dry Bag Duffle 55L

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

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Waterproof bags likely use water-repellent coating coatings; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

DryPack Waterproof Roll-Top Duffle Bag

Dry Bag Co.

DryPack Waterproof Roll-Top Duffle Bag

Nylon or polyester fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Roll-top bags often use water-repellent coating coatings; manufacturer silence on PFAS is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

FisheWear Steel My Heart Duffel Dry Bag

Dry Bag Co.

FisheWear Steel My Heart Duffel Dry Bag

Fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating, unspecified type

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip unless brand discloses waterproof coating composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Wren Dry Bag Duffel

Dry Bag Co.

Wren Dry Bag Duffel

Fabric with waterproof coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Exped Drybag Versa Telecompression

Dry Bag Co.

Exped Drybag Versa Telecompression

Polyester/nylon drybag with waterproof coating, unknown water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip. Waterproof coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pelican MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag

Pelican

MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag

Nylon/polyester fabric with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Durable duffel; waterproof coating raises PFAS concern, unclear on details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

TX50 Adventure Case

Pelican

TX50 Adventure Case

Polypropylene with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Protective case with unconfirmed waterproof treatment; PFAS details unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pelican Aegis Check-In Rolling Hybrid Duffel

Pelican

Aegis Check-In Rolling Hybrid Duffel

Nylon, polyester with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Waterproof duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pelican Aegis Duffel Pack

Pelican

Aegis Duffel Pack

Ballistic nylon or nylon blend with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Durable tactical pack; no PFAS disclosure, waterproof treatment unspecified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pelican Exodry Waterproof Dry Bag

Pelican

Exodry Waterproof Dry Bag

TPU or polymer with waterproof durable coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Dry bags use waterproof coatings; Pelican silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pelican Aegis Travel Pack

Pelican

Aegis Travel Pack

nylon/polyester blend with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Travel pack lacks PFAS transparency; coating ingredients undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pelican Aegis 22" Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel

Pelican

Aegis 22" Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel

Polyester/nylon with water-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Hybrid duffel with unknown waterproof treatment; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Watershed Mississippi Dry Duffel Bag

Watershed

Mississippi Dry Duffel Bag

Coated fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Waterproof bag with unspecified coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Watershed Colorado Dry Duffel Colorado / CLEAR

Watershed

Colorado Dry Duffel Colorado / CLEAR

PVC-coated nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Durable waterproof bag, but PFAS treatment status undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Forclaz Women's Travel 900 Backpacking Pack

Decathlon

Forclaz Women's Travel 900 Backpacking Pack

Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Decathlon silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating common PFAS vector.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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