Osprey Review, Is Osprey Non-Toxic?
Across 5 graded products, Osprey averages Poor (32/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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
Osprey
Daylite Duffel
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating
PFAS
Osprey has not disclosed whether the Daylite's water-repellent coating uses legacy PFAS…
Coating degradation and leachate when wet
As the water-repellent coating ages and wears, especially with friction or repeated…
Water-resistant duffel from Osprey without PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Arcane Duffel Pack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating chemical composition (fluorinated compounds likely)
Nylon duffel packs typically receive Teflon-family coating or fluorocarbon…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from coatings
New nylon fabrics and water-repellent coating coatings can release trace volatile…
water-repellent coating treatment likely present; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Transporter 40 Duffel
Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Even non-fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes can shed silicone or other…
Nylon degradation and microparticle shedding
Ballistic nylon is durable but can shed microscopic fibers under heavy abrasion or…
Durable duffel with typical water-repellent coating and unknown PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Metron Waterproof Bike Backpack
Nylon fabric with unspecified waterproof water-repellent coating
PFAS
Osprey does not disclose whether the Metron's water-repellent coating treatment contains…
Coating degradation and flaking
With extended UV exposure or improper washing, water-repellent coating coatings can…
High risk. Waterproof backpack with unspecified coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey
Sirrus 24 Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication safety
Over 2-4 years of heavy use, water-repellent coating coatings wear and require…
Microplastic shedding from nylon/polyester
All synthetic fabric packs shed microplastics during washing and wear, particularly if…
High risk. water-repellent coating-treated outdoor pack with undisclosed PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Osprey and PFAS, common questions
- Does Osprey have PFAS?
- We graded 5 Osprey products, averaging Poor (32/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Osprey non-toxic?
- No Osprey product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Osprey Daylite Duffel at 40/100.
- Which Osprey products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Osprey products we have scored are Osprey Sirrus 24 Backpack, Osprey Metron Waterproof Bike Backpack, Osprey Transporter 40 Duffel. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →