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.
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Decathlon
Forclaz Women's Travel 900 Backpacking Pack
Decathlon silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating common PFAS vector.
Pelican
Pelican 1595 Air Travel Case
Lower concern. Polypropylene case with no water-repellent treatment evident.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Pelican
1595 Air Travel Case
Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware
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
Dry Bag Co.
Exped Drybag Versa
Drybag fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Dri-Sak - Black Size XL
Nylon ripstop fabric, waterproof treatment
Waterproof dry bag, PFAS treatment status unknown from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Dri-Sak with Air Valve
Nylon ripstop fabric with waterproof coating
Waterproof dry bag; coating chemistry undisclosed, unclear PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Expedition 22 Duffel 2.0
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Unknown water-resistant coating; Eddie Bauer does not disclose PFAS avoidance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Stowaway Packable 45L Duffel Bag
Nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Likely water-repellent coating-treated duffel; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Expedition 34 Duffel 2.0
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Duffel likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS content unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Bygone 45L Duffel
Nylon with water-resistant coating
Duffel likely treated for water resistance; PFAS unknown, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Excursion Traveling 22 Rolling Duffel Bag
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Excursion 30 Rolling Duffel
Polyester with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Rolling duffel with waterproofing; PFAS risk unclear without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga Waterproof Duffel
Nylon fabric with waterproof coating
Waterproof duffel; PFAS use in coating typical but unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Camino Carryall 35 YETI
Nylon or polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
YETI does not disclose PFAS use in water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga 75L Waterproof Duffel
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof duffel with unknown coating; YETI discloses no PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga 50 Olive/King Crab Orange
Heavy-duty fabric with water-repellent coating
Durable waterproof bag; PFAS risk from water-repellent coating not publicly addressed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Camino 35 Carryall Tote Bag
Canvas/cotton blend with water-repellent coating
Canvas tote with water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Camino Zip Carryall 18L Tote
Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating
Likely lower PFAS concern; coating type unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ALPS Mountaineering
Downpour Duffel
Nylon with waterproof water-repellent coating
Duffel bag with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unknown, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ALPS Mountaineering
Venture Duffel Bag
Nylon with water-resistant coating
Duffel bags often use water-repellent coating coatings; ALPS silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS OutdoorZ Refuge Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
ALPS does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS OutdoorZ High Caliber Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water treatment
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
Waxed canvas with wax finish
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
Cordura nylon with water-repellent coating
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
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
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
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Polyester duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L.L.Bean
Fishing Boat Bag
Canvas with water-resistant treatment
Uncertain PFAS risk from waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L.L.Bean
Waxed Canvas Duffle
Waxed canvas with wax finish
Lower concern; waxed canvas is inherently water-resistant without PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L.L.Bean
Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
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
Canvas tote with water-resistant treatment
Canvas bag likely treated; L.L.Bean silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Dri-Sak Original
Nylon ripstop fabric with water-resistant coating
Waterproof treatment likely applied; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Dri-Sak, with Air Valve, 40L - Black, New
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Dry bag uses water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS content unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Dri-Sak Dry Bag
Coated nylon fabric, waterproof treatment unspecified
Dry bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Snugpak silent on PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Kitmonster Roller Duffel
Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment
Waterproof duffel likely uses water-repellent coating, PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
DriSak - Dry Bag - Platatac Black / X Large
Ripstop nylon with unspecified waterproof coating
Dry bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Snugpak silent on PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Snugpak
Roller Kitmonster 120 G2
Polyester sleeping bag with water-repellent coating
Sleeping bag with water-repellent coating finish; unknown PFAS status, limited disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
Watershed Colorado Dry Duffel Bag
Waterproof-treated fabric, coating unspecified
Unknown waterproof treatment; skip until coating disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
Waterproof Duffel Bag
Fabric with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
Herschel Supply Co Dry Bag Duffle 55L
Synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Waterproof bags likely use water-repellent coating coatings; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
DryPack Waterproof Roll-Top Duffle Bag
Nylon or polyester fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Roll-top bags often use water-repellent coating coatings; manufacturer silence on PFAS is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
FisheWear Steel My Heart Duffel Dry Bag
Fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating, unspecified type
Skip unless brand discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
Wren Dry Bag Duffel
Fabric with waterproof coating, type unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dry Bag Co.
Exped Drybag Versa Telecompression
Polyester/nylon drybag with waterproof coating, unknown water-repellent coating treatment
Skip. Waterproof coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
MPD100 Mobile Protect Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester fabric with waterproof coating
Durable duffel; waterproof coating raises PFAS concern, unclear on details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
TX50 Adventure Case
Polypropylene with unspecified waterproof coating
Protective case with unconfirmed waterproof treatment; PFAS details unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Aegis Check-In Rolling Hybrid Duffel
Nylon, polyester with waterproof coating
Waterproof duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Aegis Duffel Pack
Ballistic nylon or nylon blend with water-repellent coating
Durable tactical pack; no PFAS disclosure, waterproof treatment unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Exodry Waterproof Dry Bag
TPU or polymer with waterproof durable coating, composition unspecified
Dry bags use waterproof coatings; Pelican silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Aegis Travel Pack
nylon/polyester blend with waterproof coating
Travel pack lacks PFAS transparency; coating ingredients undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Aegis 22" Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel
Polyester/nylon with water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Hybrid duffel with unknown waterproof treatment; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Mississippi Dry Duffel Bag
Coated fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Waterproof bag with unspecified coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Watershed
Colorado Dry Duffel Colorado / CLEAR
PVC-coated nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Durable waterproof bag, but PFAS treatment status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Forclaz Women's Travel 900 Backpacking Pack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
Decathlon silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating common PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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