Waterproof Outdoor Gear Storage, ranked by PFAS safety
24 products graded A to F, safest first. 2 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in waterproof outdoor gear storage, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best waterproof outdoor gear storage
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Wise
Wise 7.75" x 13" x 7.5" Locking Utility Dry Box 56041-15 Alert Orange
Plastic utility box; PFAS risk from waterproofing unknown.
Coleman
YETI LoadOut 15 GoBox
Lower concern. Hard plastic cooler with no known PFAS-linked coatings.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Coleman
Chiller Cooler
Plastic (polypropylene) cooler body, foam insulation
Lower concern cooler. No known PFAS-treated materials typical.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Coleman
YETI LoadOut 15 GoBox
Rotomolded polyethylene plastic
Lower concern. Hard plastic cooler with no known PFAS-linked coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Coleman
Ezy Storage 5.28 Gallon Small Gasket Tote, Ip68 WaterProof Plastic Storage Bin with Lid, Gasket Seal and Durable Latches
Polypropylene plastic with waterproof gasket seal, coating unspecified
Waterproof plastic storage; PFAS coating risk unclear, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Coleman
Container Watertight
Plastic container with waterproof/airtight seal coating
Uncertain. Coleman discloses nothing about PFAS in waterproof coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Coleman
52 Quart Hard Cooler
Rotomolded polyethylene with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern but waterproofing treatment not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Coleman
Snap N Go Collapsible Hard Cooler
Polyethylene plastic exterior, likely waterproof-treated
Moderate concern. Plastic coolers often use water-repellent coating coatings; Coleman discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Coleman
Dry Gear Bag
Nylon fabric with waterproof coating
Dry bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Coleman silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Coleman
The Container Store Case of 6 Weathertight Tote Clear 10065387
Polypropylene with waterproof treatment
Waterproof tote likely uses water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Cube 6L Patagonia
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating
Patagonia silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating likely contains fluorochemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Cube 3L
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
Waterproof pack likely treated with PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Cube 14L Patagonia
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating treatment
Likely water-repellent coating-treated; Patagonia silent on PFAS composition specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole MLC Cube
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating-treated pack; Patagonia avoids PFAS but not explicitly verified here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole Cube 6L - Aqua Stone
Nylon-faced ripstop with water-repellent coating treatment
Durable packing cube, water-repellent coating raises questions.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Black Hole 25L Tote
Recycled nylon with water-repellent coating
Popular durable tote, but water-repellent coating origin unclear; lower concern than hardgoods.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Stealth Switch Fishing Pack
Nylon and polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Fishing pack likely has water-repellent coating; Patagonia does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Guidewater Hip Pack
Nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating-treated gear, PFAS status unclear; Patagonia silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
Tall Utility Dry Box
Plastic or polymer storage box with waterproof gasket/seal
Dry storage boxes typically use waterproof seals; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
Small Utility Dry Box
plastic storage box, likely polycarbonate or polyethylene with waterproof treatment
Dry box likely water-resistant; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
Large Utility Dry Box
Rotomolded polyethylene with waterproof treatment
Dry box likely uses waterproofing; brand silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
Boaters Dry Box 5602-13
Polyethylene or polypropylene plastic with waterproof coating
Dry box likely lower concern, but waterproof coating not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
Outdoors Small Utility Dry Box 5601-40
Plastic dry box with waterproofing sealant
Unclear PFAS use; waterproof boxes often contain water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
5601-13 Boaters Dry Box Small
Rotomolded polyethylene with waterproof sealing
Lower concern but verify waterproof sealant composition with brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
Brightroom 20gal Heavy Duty Waterproof Storage Tote
Polypropylene tote with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wise
7.75" x 13" x 7.5" Locking Utility Dry Box 56041-15 Alert Orange
Plastic (rotomolded polyethylene) with waterproof seals
Plastic utility box; PFAS risk from waterproofing unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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