Waterproof Sports Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
14 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
Garmin
Carrying Case
Neoprene or polyester case, material unspecified
Unknown material raises concern; no PFAS disclosure from Garmin.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Guidewater Sling
recycled polyester with water-repellent coating finish
Lower concern; brand committed to PFAS-free water-repellent coating, but verify current batch
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
Field Bag
nylon or polyester with water-resistant coating
Field bag likely has water-repellent coating; Garmin silent on PFAS, coating unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
Extra Large Carry Bag and Base
Nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating
Unclear coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
Sportsman Waterproof Magnetic Dry Bag
Nylon or TPU waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof bag with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, no PFAS disclosure from Garmin.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
Garm Field Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating
Field bag likely has water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
SKI SERIES 35L DRY BAG
nylon or TPE fabric with waterproof coating
Dry bag with waterproof coating; PFAS risk present but unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
Dive Bomb Waterproof Dry Backpack
Waterproof-treated fabric, unspecified coating
Waterproof backpack; PFAS status unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garmin
Platinum Sun Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack
Nylon or polyester with unspecified waterproof coating
Waterproof dry bag with undisclosed coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Helvetia II Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating treatment typical, but no PFAS disclosure or testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Blackcomb Ridge Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating
Backpack likely water-repellent coating treated; PFAS risk unknown due to no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Triple Canyon Backpack Red Grey Roll Top Dry Bag Hiking
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Roll-top dry bag likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by Columbia.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Triple Canyon 36L Backpack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Backpack likely treated for water repellency; Columbia discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Buxton 26L Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Columbia for water-repellent coating treatment details before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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