Waterproof Outdoor Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
42 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
Granite Gear
Wrought Iron Food Pack
nylon fabric pack, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Food pack likely lower concern; confirm no water-repellent coating with brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Osprey
Dry Sack 3L w/Window
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating, window unclear
Skip until Osprey discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Traditional 3.5 Portage Pack
nylon pack fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Likely lower concern, but water-repellent coating treatment source unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Superior One Portage Pack
Nylon pack fabric with water-repellent coating
Pack has water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Dagger
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Outdoor apparel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; brand silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Crown 3 Eco Backpack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water treatment
water-repellent coating backpack, likely PFAS-treated but unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Crown 3 60L Backpack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Granite Gear does not disclose PFAS status; water-repellent coating risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
SCurry 24L Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Typical outdoor pack; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS, brand silent on it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Granite Gear
Perimeter 35 Backpack
nylon with water-repellent coating finish, unknown type
water-repellent coating treatment type unclear; Granite Gear does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Terravia Pack 14L
recycled nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Durable pack, but PFAS waterproofing status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Women's Borealis Luxe Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Backpack likely treated with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Borealis Backpack
nylon with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating-coated backpack, PFAS risk likely, no disclosure from brand
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Women's Borealis Backpack
nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
Typical water-repellent coating backpack; PFAS risk unconfirmed, no brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Arclight Glacier Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Backpack likely has water-repellent coating; Dana Design discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Dakine Mission Surf 30L Backpack
nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Likely water-repellent coating-treated nylon; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Dry Pocket Waterproof Floating Backpack Dry Bag
Nylon or polyester fabric with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof dry bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; unknown composition raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Glacier Black 5000 Cu In Internal Frame Backpack Black
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Backpack likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by Dana Design.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Dakine Mission Surf Wet/Dry Backpack
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating, unspecified
Waterproof backpack with unspecified water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Dakine Cyclone DLX Dry Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating
Waterproof backpack; water-repellent coating treatment typical concern, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Packable Wet/Dry Rolltop Backpack
Rolltop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Dana Design discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dana Design
Dane Ikast 2 Motorcycle Backpack
Nylon/polyester with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof backpack with no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Stowaway Waterproof Day Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)
Waterproof backpack with unspecified water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Deluxe Book Pack Backpack
ballistic nylon, polyester with water-resistant treatment
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; LL.Bean silent on PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Waterproof Switchpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Bean's Explorer Backpack
nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Common backpack; water-repellent coating finish likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Original Backpack
Canvas with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Likely contains PFAS water-repellent coating treatment; no disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Super Deluxe Backpack
nylon and polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
No PFAS disclosure; water-repellent coating backpacks often use PFAS treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Original Book Pack Backpack
Ballistic nylon with water-resistant treatment
Popular backpack; water treatment composition unclear, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Trailblazer 10
Nylon backpack with water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Outdoor pack with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Topo Designs
Rover Pack Mini Topo Designs
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating treatment
Durable outdoor pack, water-repellent coating treatment source unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Topo Designs
Rover Pack
Ballistic nylon, canvas, and cotton blend with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating-treated backpack; PFAS status unclear, contact brand for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Topo Designs
Session Pack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; brand silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sea to Summit
Big River Dry Backpack
Polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating unknown; Sea to Summit does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sea to Summit
Ultra-Sil Daypack - Atoll Blue
Silicone-coated fabric (likely water-repellent coating treatment)
Silicone daypack; PFAS risk unclear without material disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Trailblazer 20
Polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Backpack likely treated; Salomon discloses nothing on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Deluxe Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Standard backpack with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Alpha FL 30 Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating-treated pack; PFAS risk likely but unconfirmed by Arc'teryx.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
3 Pc Dry Bag Set - New Sports & outdoors
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
Skip until Columbia discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Convey III 27L Backpack
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
water-repellent coating raises PFAS concern; Columbia provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
PFG Dry Bag Roll Top Waterproof Gear Sack Navy Blue Kayak Hiking Gear
Polyester fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Waterproof coating type unknown; high PFAS risk likely.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
RGD 40L Vertipack Xtreme Airtight/Submersible Backpack
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Airtight/submersible backpack likely uses water-repellent coating treatment; coating type unspecified by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Trail Traveler Ii Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating treatment suggests PFAS risk; Columbia provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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