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

Thule

Chasm Duffel Bag

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating treatment likely present, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule Aion Duffel

Thule

Aion Duffel

Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Durable recycled duffel, but water-repellent coating source unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule GoPack Duffel Set

Thule

GoPack Duffel Set

Polyester duffel with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Waterproof duffel likely treated; Thule silent on PFAS chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga Duffel

Yeti

Panga Duffel

Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Durable duffel with unspecified waterproof coating; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Crossroads Duffel

Yeti

Crossroads Duffel

Ballistic nylon exterior, unknown waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffel likely treated; YETI discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga 100 Waterproof Duffel

Yeti

Panga 100 Waterproof Duffel

Nylon fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Waterproof duffel. Coating chemistry unknown, PFAS risk uncertain.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga 100L Waterproof Duffel

Yeti

Panga 100L Waterproof Duffel

Nylon/polyester with proprietary waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

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

Yeti

Crossroads 40 L Duffel Bag Cape Dark Taupe

Nylon textile with water-repellent coating waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Durable duffel with likely water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Panga Waterproof Duffle 100L Tan

Yeti

Panga Waterproof Duffle 100L Tan

Rugged fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffle with unknown coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

YETI Camino 50 Carryall Tote Bag

Yeti

Camino 50 Carryall Tote Bag

Recycled polyester with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating; no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Yeti Panga Backpack

Yeti

Panga Backpack

Nylon, polyester, recycled materials with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; Yeti lacks PFAS transparency on gear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule Chasm Carry-On Wheeled Duffel Bag

Thule

Chasm Carry-On Wheeled Duffel Bag

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-coated nylon duffel, likely PFAS-treated.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule Chasm Gear Hauler

Thule

Chasm Gear Hauler

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Gear hauler with waterproof treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule Aion Wheeled Duffel Bag

Thule

Aion Wheeled Duffel Bag

Ballistic nylon exterior with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-treated wheeled bag; PFAS risk unclear, disclosure absent.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule Chasm Wheeled Duffel

Thule

Chasm Wheeled Duffel

Ballistic nylon with waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Wheeled duffel with waterproof coating; Thule silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thule Subterra 2 Duffel Bag

Thule

Subterra 2 Duffel Bag

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating chemistry; moderate concern until clarified

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC Road Trip Duffle Bag

RTIC

Road Trip Duffle Bag

Polyester with waterproof/water-repellent coating, unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until coating composition confirmed with brand

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC Road Trip Rolling Duffle Bag

RTIC

Road Trip Rolling Duffle Bag

Polyester with waterproof treatment (water-repellent coating unknown)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until RTIC discloses waterproof coating ingredients.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC Ultra-Dry Duffle Pack

RTIC

Ultra-Dry Duffle Pack

Nylon or polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-coated pack; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC Outdoors RTIC Ultra-Tough Tote Bag

RTIC

Outdoors RTIC Ultra-Tough Tote Bag

Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof tote likely treated with water-repellent coating; coating type unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC Large Road Trip Water-Resistant Duffle Bag

RTIC

Large Road Trip Water-Resistant Duffle Bag

Polyester with water-resistant coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Water-resistant duffle; coating type undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rtic Duffle Bag Waterproof Men& Women

RTIC

Duffle Bag Waterproof Men& Women

polyester or nylon with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffle bags often use water-repellent coating coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC Outdoors 2-in-1 Chillout Shoulder Bag

RTIC

Outdoors 2-in-1 Chillout Shoulder Bag

Polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Insulated bag with unspecified water-resistant coating, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RTIC 2-in-1 Chillout Bag

RTIC

2-in-1 Chillout Bag

Insulated polyester/nylon exterior with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Cooler bag likely uses water-repellent coating treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marmot Slate Everyday Travel Bag

Marmot

Slate Everyday Travel Bag

Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

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

Marmot

Small Hauler Travel Duffel Bag 29240 Dark Red Black 35 Liters

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Duffel bag likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS coating unconfirmed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marmot Small Urban Hauler

Marmot

Small Urban Hauler

Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Hiking pack, waterproofed nylon.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marmot Long Hauler Duffel Bag Small

Marmot

Long Hauler Duffel Bag Small

Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Duffel bag with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle

Canvas with water-repellent finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment details

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle

waxed canvas with water-resistant wax coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; traditional waxed canvas, but water treatment unspecified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Cordura Duffle

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Cordura Duffle

Cordura nylon with durable water-resistant finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Cordura duffle with unspecified water treatment; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Rolling duffle likely has water-resistant treatment; LL Bean discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Wharf Street Weekender Tote

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Wharf Street Weekender Tote

Canvas with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Canvas tote likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag

waxed canvas with wax water-repellent finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; wax coating likely, but no public disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Fishing Boat Bag

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Fishing Boat Bag

Canvas or nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

L.L.Bean Approach Travel Pack

LL.Bean

L.L.Bean Approach Travel Pack

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

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

REI Co-op

Roadtripper 40 Duffel Blue

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment; REI provides no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Osprey Transporter Duffel 65

Osprey

Transporter Duffel 65

Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

water-repellent coating duffels typically use PFAS; Osprey has not disclosed details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Carrier Duffel 75

Arc'teryx

Carrier Duffel 75

Nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-coated duffel, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Carrier 40 Duffle

Arc'teryx

Carrier 40 Duffle

Nylon blend with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

water-repellent coating likely present; PFAS use unconfirmed by Arc'teryx.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Osprey Transporter Duffel

Osprey

Transporter Duffel

Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Durable duffel; waterproof treatment raises PFAS concern, brand silent.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Roadtripper 100 Duffel Blue

REI Co-op

Roadtripper 100 Duffel Blue

Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; REI makes no disclosure

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Roadtripper 40 Duffel

REI Co-op

Roadtripper 40 Duffel

Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

water-repellent coating duffels likely use PFAS; REI discloses nothing about chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

REI Co-op Roadtripper 100 Duffel

REI Co-op

Roadtripper 100 Duffel

Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Durable duffel, but water-repellent coating finish chemistry not disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Transporter Waterproof Duffel

Osprey

Transporter Waterproof Duffel

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffel likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Osprey Transporter Waterproof Duffel

Osprey

Transporter Waterproof Duffel

Polyester with proprietary waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Waterproof duffel with undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk uncertain.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Osprey Transporter Duffel 40

Osprey

Transporter Duffel 40

Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Duffel likely treated with water-repellent coating; Osprey does not disclose PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Daylite Duffel 30 Osprey

Osprey

Daylite Duffel 30 Osprey

nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Osprey does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS risk moderate to high.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Osprey Arcane Waterproof Duffel

Osprey

Arcane Waterproof Duffel

Fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof duffels typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Osprey discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Osprey Transporter Duffel 95

Osprey

Transporter Duffel 95

Nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-treated duffel, likely contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Carrier Duffel 40

Arc'teryx

Carrier Duffel 40

Nylon with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Carrier 100 Duffle

Arc'teryx

Carrier 100 Duffle

Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Durable duffle with likely water-repellent coating, PFAS status undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Index 40 Bouldering Bag

Arc'teryx

Index 40 Bouldering Bag

Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment type; Arc'teryx provides no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Carrier 45 Gear Tote

Arc'teryx

Carrier 45 Gear Tote

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Ogee Insulated Tote

Arc'teryx

Ogee Insulated Tote

Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

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

Salomon

Race Trip Cabin Container Trolley Bag

Polyester fabric with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip, no PFAS disclosure on luggage with waterproof treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salomon Race Trip Container 100L

Salomon

Race Trip Container 100L

Nylon/polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Large pack likely treated for water resistance, PFAS status undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salomon Container 100 Wheeled Luggage

Salomon

Container 100 Wheeled Luggage

Polycarbonate shell with water-repellent coating-treated fabric lining

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Luggage likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salomon Unisex Travel Bag Clubline Duffel Bag 100L

Salomon

Unisex Travel Bag Clubline Duffel Bag 100L

Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Moderate PFAS risk; water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salomon Duffle Bag 70L

Salomon

Duffle Bag 70L

Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Likely water-repellent coating-treated; Salomon silent on PFAS chemicals used.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salomon Unisex Extended Totebag

Salomon

Unisex Extended Totebag

Polyester canvas with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; typical bags carry moderate PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Salomon Extended Tote Bag

Salomon

Extended Tote Bag

Recycled polyester with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Tote likely has water-repellent coating; Salomon discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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