Does CamelBak waterproof outdoor gear storage bags have PFAS?
We graded 8 CamelBak waterproof outdoor gear storage bags products, averaging Bad (20/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 29 waterproof outdoor gear storage bags brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 20/100, CamelBak is about typical, scoring above 45% of them.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
CamelBak
Velocity Trail Hydration Pack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Heavy metals
The Velocity Trail uses color dyes on nylon; azo dyes and heavy metal colorants are not…
water-repellent coating degradation and microleaching over time
The water-repellent coating finish will gradually wear with washing, UV exposure, and…
High concern. water-repellent coating water-repellent coating present without disclosed chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
Trailblazer Hydration Pack
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
The water-repellent coating treatment is likely a fluorocarbon or other synthetic…
Microplastic shedding from degrading water-repellent coating
As water-repellent coating coatings age and peel, they can shed microparticles…
High risk. Typical hydration pack with unclear water-repellent coating source.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
Velocity Hydration Pack
polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Antimony in polyester resin
Polyester often uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst/opacifier in fiber production. The…
water-repellent coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Teflon-family coating water-repellent coating coatings are known to shed microparticles…
VOC off-gassing from water-repellent coating finish
New hydration packs with chemical water-repellent coating coatings may off-gas volatile…
High risk. Hydration pack with water-repellent coating and no PFAS clarity.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
SnoBlast 22 Hydration Pack
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Volatile organic compound (VOC) and adhesive off-gassing
New nylon and polyester packs may emit trace amounts of VOCs from fabric dyes, finishes…
PFAS
water-repellent coating treatments on outdoor gear have been documented to leach…
High risk. Contact CamelBak about PFAS before purchasing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
Quantico Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating composition (fluorochemical vs. non-fluorine)
CamelBak has not disclosed whether the Quantico uses legacy PFOA-type fluorochemicals…
Microplastic shedding
Nylon and polyester backpacks shed microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to…
High risk. water-repellent coating-treated pack with unclear PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
HydroBak Hydration Pack
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
PFAS
CamelBak has not disclosed whether the water-repellent finish uses PFAS or fluorine-free…
Antimony in polyester
Polyester fabrics may contain antimony catalyst residues from production. The HydroBak's…
Coating degradation and microleaching
Worn or damaged water-repellent coating coatings can shed particles and release trapped…
High risk. Hydration pack with water-repellent coating and no PFAS clarity.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
Women's Fourteener 30
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester textile may contain antimony trioxide used as a catalyst in fiber production.…
water-repellent coating degradation and leaching
If PFAS-based water-repellent coating is present, washing, wear, and weathering will…
Polyester microfiber shedding with wear
Nylon and polyester packs shed microfibers during abrasion and laundering. This pack's…
High risk. Likely contains PFAS-based water-repellent coating with no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CamelBak
Arete 14 Pack
Nylon pack with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
PFAS
Nylon packs typically use fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes; CamelBak has not…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
As the water-repellent coating wears through washing and abrasion, nylon fibers may shed…
water-repellent coating present; CamelBak won't confirm PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better waterproof outdoor gear storage bags from other brands
Graded higher than the CamelBak average of 20.
REI Co-op
Trailgate Gear Bin Green 140 L
Polypropylene storage bin, no water-resistant coating mentioned
UV degradation and additive leaching
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Odor and volatile organic compounds from manufacturing
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for bare plastic storage container.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Marmot
Tool Box
Nylon, polyester, cotton blend; details unspecified
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyester and nylon manufacturing
Limited concern
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry unknown
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in colored polyester components
Limited concern
Verify this is not a garment and check for any water-repellent coating applied.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Patagonia
Guidewater Roll-Top Pack
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Nylon microplastic shedding (abrasion)
Limited concern
Degradation and leachate from aging water-repellent coating
Limited concern
A water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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