Waterproof Outdoor Gear Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
16 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
Marmot
Tool Box
Nylon, polyester, cotton blend; details unspecified
Toolbox, not garment. Check product specs for water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Marmot
Urban Hauler Catalyst Duluth Mn Backpack Tote Black Dry Bag
Nylon or polyester with waterproof water-repellent coating
Waterproof backpack; water-repellent coating treatment likely but unspecified; higher PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Kompressor Meteor 22 Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Popular outdoor brand, water-repellent coating likely fluorinated; PFAS stance undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Trail Gear Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating
Waterproof dry bag, likely water-repellent coating-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Kompressor Comet Backpack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Backpack uses water-repellent coating treatment; Marmot silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Slate All Day Travel Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating source unknown; Marmot offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Calistoga Backpack
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
High uncertainty; water-repellent coating likely but Marmot silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Men's Excursion Pack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating backpack, likely PFAS-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
All Purpose Dry Sacks
Fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating, type unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
40L Surf Dry Bag
Unspecified waterproof coating on fabric
Unknown waterproofing treatment; skip unless PFAS-free confirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Dry Bag Backpack
Nylon or polyester with waterproof coating, type unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack
Nylon/polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified
Dry sacks likely use water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
ALPS Mountaineering Torrent Dry Bag Multi-Pack
PVC or polyester with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip. Waterproof dry bags typically use PFAS-treated coatings. No disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Go Dry Bag
Fabric with unspecified waterproof/water-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Hurley 30 L Camping Dry Bag
Unspecified waterproof coating on fabric
Skip until coating details disclosed; waterproof bags commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Dry Bag Valuables
Polyurethane or PVC coated fabric, waterproof treatment unspecified
Dry bag likely has waterproof treatment; PFAS details absent, skip.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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