Do MSR waterproof outdoor gear storage bags have PFAS?
MSR waterproof outdoor gear storage bags average 20 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 MSR waterproof outdoor gear storage bags graded as of October 2026, level with the 20 out of 100 median for the 29 other waterproof outdoor gear storage bags brands graded alongside it.
MSR waterproof outdoor gear storage bags average Bad on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold. That is above 43% of the waterproof outdoor gear storage bags brands we grade.
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.
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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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
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which MSR waterproof outdoor gear storage bags contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Vinyl/PVC duffel bag with waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate leaching from PVC plasticizer, PVC duffels can contain phthalate plasticizers to improve…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating durability and reapplication toxicity. The water-repellent coating will degrade and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon pack with water-repellent coating-treated exterior
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating composition (fluorinated vs. fluorine-free). Unknown whether this pack uses legacy…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon dry bag with water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating composition (undisclosed), MSR has not published the specific water-repellent coating…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Graded higher than the MSR average of 20.
- Polypropylene storage bin, no water-resistant coating mentioned
- UV degradation and additive leaching
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon, polyester, cotton blend; details unspecified
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyester and nylon manufacturing
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonThe same question, asked of the other waterproof outdoor gear storage bags brands
Best average grade first. MSR averages 20.
See every MSR product we grade on the MSR brand page, or the full waterproof outdoor gear storage bags ranking.