Waterproof Outdoor Luggage, ranked by PFAS safety
62 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
Thule
Chasm Duffel Bag
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof finish
water-repellent coating treatment likely present, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
Aion Duffel
Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Durable recycled duffel, but water-repellent coating source unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
GoPack Duffel Set
Polyester duffel with water-repellent coating
Waterproof duffel likely treated; Thule silent on PFAS chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga Duffel
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Durable duffel with unspecified waterproof coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Crossroads Duffel
Ballistic nylon exterior, unknown waterproof coating
Waterproof duffel likely treated; YETI discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga 100 Waterproof Duffel
Nylon fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof duffel. Coating chemistry unknown, PFAS risk uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga 100L Waterproof Duffel
Nylon/polyester with proprietary waterproof coating
Waterproof duffels often use PFAS water-repellent coating; YETI silent on treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Crossroads 40 L Duffel Bag Cape Dark Taupe
Nylon textile with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Durable duffel with likely water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga Waterproof Duffle 100L Tan
Rugged fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof duffle with unknown coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Camino 50 Carryall Tote Bag
Recycled polyester with water-resistant treatment
Unknown water-repellent coating; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Yeti
Panga Backpack
Nylon, polyester, recycled materials with water-repellent coating
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; Yeti lacks PFAS transparency on gear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
Chasm Carry-On Wheeled Duffel Bag
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating-coated nylon duffel, likely PFAS-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
Chasm Gear Hauler
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating
Gear hauler with waterproof treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
Aion Wheeled Duffel Bag
Ballistic nylon exterior with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating-treated wheeled bag; PFAS risk unclear, disclosure absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
Chasm Wheeled Duffel
Ballistic nylon with waterproof treatment
Wheeled duffel with waterproof coating; Thule silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thule
Subterra 2 Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Unknown water-repellent coating chemistry; moderate concern until clarified
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Road Trip Duffle Bag
Polyester with waterproof/water-repellent coating, unspecified
Skip until coating composition confirmed with brand
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Road Trip Rolling Duffle Bag
Polyester with waterproof treatment (water-repellent coating unknown)
Skip until RTIC discloses waterproof coating ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Ultra-Dry Duffle Pack
Nylon or polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
water-repellent coating-coated pack; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Outdoors RTIC Ultra-Tough Tote Bag
Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Waterproof tote likely treated with water-repellent coating; coating type unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Large Road Trip Water-Resistant Duffle Bag
Polyester with water-resistant coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Water-resistant duffle; coating type undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Duffle Bag Waterproof Men& Women
polyester or nylon with waterproof coating
Waterproof duffle bags often use water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
Outdoors 2-in-1 Chillout Shoulder Bag
Polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant coating
Insulated bag with unspecified water-resistant coating, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
RTIC
2-in-1 Chillout Bag
Insulated polyester/nylon exterior with waterproof coating
Cooler bag likely uses water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Slate Everyday Travel Bag
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Travel bag with water-repellent coating, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Small Hauler Travel Duffel Bag 29240 Dark Red Black 35 Liters
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Duffel bag likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS coating unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Small Urban Hauler
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating
Hiking pack, waterproofed nylon.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Long Hauler Duffel Bag Small
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Duffel bag with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle
Canvas with water-repellent finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment details
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle
waxed canvas with water-resistant wax coating
Lower concern; traditional waxed canvas, but water treatment unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Cordura Duffle
Cordura nylon with durable water-resistant finish
Cordura duffle with unspecified water treatment; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
Rolling duffle likely has water-resistant treatment; LL Bean discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Wharf Street Weekender Tote
Canvas with water-resistant treatment
Canvas tote likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag
waxed canvas with wax water-repellent finish
Lower PFAS concern; wax coating likely, but no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Fishing Boat Bag
Canvas or nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LL.Bean
L.L.Bean Approach Travel Pack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Travel pack likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Roadtripper 40 Duffel Blue
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
Duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; REI provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Duffel 65
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating duffels typically use PFAS; Osprey has not disclosed details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Carrier Duffel 75
Nylon with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating-coated duffel, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Carrier 40 Duffle
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating likely present; PFAS use unconfirmed by Arc'teryx.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Duffel
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
Durable duffel; waterproof treatment raises PFAS concern, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Roadtripper 100 Duffel Blue
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; REI makes no disclosure
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Roadtripper 40 Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
water-repellent coating duffels likely use PFAS; REI discloses nothing about chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Roadtripper 100 Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Durable duffel, but water-repellent coating finish chemistry not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Waterproof Duffel
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Waterproof duffel likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Waterproof Duffel
Polyester with proprietary waterproof treatment
Waterproof duffel with undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Duffel 40
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Duffel likely treated with water-repellent coating; Osprey does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Daylite Duffel 30 Osprey
nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Osprey does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS risk moderate to high.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Arcane Waterproof Duffel
Fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Waterproof duffels typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Osprey discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter Duffel 95
Nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
water-repellent coating-treated duffel, likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Carrier Duffel 40
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Carrier 100 Duffle
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Durable duffle with likely water-repellent coating, PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Index 40 Bouldering Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment type; Arc'teryx provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Carrier 45 Gear Tote
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Ogee Insulated Tote
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating
High PFAS risk likely. Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Race Trip Cabin Container Trolley Bag
Polyester fabric with water-resistant coating
Skip, no PFAS disclosure on luggage with waterproof treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Race Trip Container 100L
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment
Large pack likely treated for water resistance, PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Container 100 Wheeled Luggage
Polycarbonate shell with water-repellent coating-treated fabric lining
Luggage likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Unisex Travel Bag Clubline Duffel Bag 100L
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Moderate PFAS risk; water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Duffle Bag 70L
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Likely water-repellent coating-treated; Salomon silent on PFAS chemicals used.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Unisex Extended Totebag
Polyester canvas with water-repellent coating treatment
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; typical bags carry moderate PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Salomon
Extended Tote Bag
Recycled polyester with water-resistant treatment
Tote likely has water-repellent coating; Salomon discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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