Does L.L.Bean waterproof bags & luggage have PFAS?
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3M Aqua-Pure AP802B Whole House Filter Housing
- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
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L.L.Bean waterproof bags & luggage averages 47 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 L.L.Bean waterproof bags & luggage products graded as of October 2026, above the 40 out of 100 median for the 25 other waterproof bags & luggage brands graded alongside it.
L.L.Bean waterproof bags & luggage averages Poor on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold.
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
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Waxed Canvas Duffle
- Waxed canvas with wax finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (skin sensitizers and potential carcinogens), Canvas may be dyed with azo or other synthetic dyes…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag
- Waxed canvas with wax finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs, Canvas dyeing and wax-finish setting may involve formaldehyde resins or azo dyes…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Adventure Duffle
- Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating degradation and dermal contact, PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings shed…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Adventure Rolling Duffle Bag
- Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, If L.L.Bean has switched to PFAS-free water-repellent coating chemistry (e.g., silicone or wax-based)…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Fishing Boat Bag
- Canvas with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Canvas water-repellent treatment is unspecified by L.L.Bean. Conventional fluorocarbon-based repellents…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Mountain Classic Cordura Duffle
- Cordura nylon with water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Cordura duffels with water-repellent coating finishes almost universally use fluorocarbon-based water…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Wharf Street Weekender Tote
- Canvas tote with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Canvas water-resistance treatments almost universally contain fluorinated compounds (PFAS). L.L.Bean…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Graded higher than the L.L.Bean average of 47.
Granite Gear
ToughSack Assorted Colors
- Cordura nylon fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
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Daisy Chain Web Duffel Bag
- Polyester webbing and nylon
- Azo dyes in polyester webbing
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Pelican
1595 Air Travel Case
- Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware
- Polyurethane foam degradation and off-gassing
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Best average grade first. L.L.Bean averages 47.
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