Outdoor Products Review, Is Outdoor Products Non-Toxic?
Across 15 graded products, Outdoor Products averages Poor (40/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. 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.
Worth buying from Outdoor Products Good or better, best-graded first
Outdoor Products
SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Plastic case
Plastic degradation and microplastic shedding
Extended UV exposure or thermal cycling may cause plastic to become brittle and shed…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Outdoor Products
Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Rubberized plastic shell with waterproof seals
Rubber degradation and leachables
Synthetic rubber can degrade under UV, heat, or ozone exposure, potentially releasing…
Mold or bacterial growth in damp seals
If the case traps moisture inside (condensation in high-humidity environments), seals and…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Outdoor Products
SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Polycarbonate or TPU plastic
BPA & bisphenols
Polycarbonate can release trace BPA under heat stress or prolonged contact with hot…
Microplastic shedding from TPU
TPU can shed microscopic particles during normal wear and tear, particularly at stress…
Gasket material degradation and microbial growth
Rubber or silicone gaskets can harbor bacteria, mold, or mildew if the case remains wet…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Outdoor Products
Deluxe Duffle
Nylon/polyester with unspecified water-resistant coating
Water-resistant coating breakdown and particulate release
Unspecified coating chemistry means durability and shedding behavior are unknown. Nylon…
PFAS
Water-resistant outdoor gear commonly relies on PFAS-based fluorocarbon coatings. Brand…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating off-gassing
Unspecified coating may off-gas during storage, particularly in warm conditions or if…
Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry and PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Mountain Duffle
Polyester with water-resistant coating, likely water-repellent coating-treated
water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Over time, polyester-based water-repellent coating coatings can flake, peel, or break…
PFAS
Brand silence on water-repellent coating chemistry and lack of PFAS-free certification…
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
GI Duffle Bag
Canvas or nylon with unknown water-resistant coating
Water-resistant coating composition (water-repellent coating chemical hazard)
Unspecified water-repellent coating formulation presents a known risk category. Older…
Coating particle shedding over time
water-repellent coating coatings degrade with wear and washing. Shed microparticles may…
Skip until brand explains coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
G.I. Duffle Bag 104l Capacity Duffel Bag
Nylon/polyester with unspecified waterproof/water-repellent coating
PFAS
The waterproof treatment on this nylon/polyester blend is unspecified. Traditional…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating off-gassing
New synthetic bags with waterproof coatings can emit low levels of VOCs, particularly in…
Coating degradation and leachables
As the water-repellent coating ages or is damaged by wear, heat, or UV exposure, chemical…
Durable bag, but waterproof coating source and PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
All Weather Rafter Duffle-50L-Outdoor Product - New Sports & outdoors
Polyester or nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
PFAS
All-weather outdoor textiles without explicit PFAS-free labeling typically employ legacy…
Azo dyes in polyester/nylon
Red-colored polyester can contain azo dyes, which may release aromatic amines under sweat…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production sometimes uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst; residual levels are…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
water-repellent coating-treated textiles release microfibers and coating particles during…
Skip this all-weather duffle likely coated with PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Watertight Gear Expandable 40L White Dry Bag
PVC or TPU dry bag with unspecified waterproof coating
Phthalate leaching (PVC plasticizer migration)
If this bag is PVC, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or similar plasticizers are likely present to…
Waterproof coating degradation and off-gassing
PVC and TPU coatings (especially solvent-applied ones) can off-gas volatile organic…
Microplastic shedding from coating wear
As the waterproof coating flexes and degrades over years of use, small particles may…
Skip. Waterproof coating unspecified, no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
All Purpose Dry Sacks
Fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating, type unspecified
water-repellent coating volatilization (thermal)
If the coating contains legacy PFAS or other volatile additives, exposure risk is low…
Coating adhesion and microparticle shedding over time
As water-repellent coating coatings degrade with age and washing, microscopic particles…
Ask brand about waterproof coating chemistry before buying these sacks.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
40L Surf Dry Bag
Unspecified waterproof coating on fabric
PFAS
Without disclosure, the coating chemistry is unknown. If it contains legacy PFAS…
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
Waterproof coatings degrade with age, UV exposure, and flexing. Shedding of microscopic…
Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or adhesives
Polyurethane or acrylic-based waterproof coatings and fabric lamination adhesives can…
Mold or bacterial growth inside sealed compartments
Dry bags create airtight environments; if stored damp or in humid conditions, fungal…
Skip unless brand confirms waterproof coating is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Dry Bag Backpack
Nylon or polyester with waterproof coating, type unspecified
Azo dyes in polyester/nylon
Polyester and nylon fabrics may be dyed with azo colorants, some of which release…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon/polyester textiles are sometimes treated with formaldehyde resins to enhance water…
Waterproof coating degradation and leaching
The unspecified waterproof coating will degrade with heat, UV exposure, and washing.…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating
Polyurethane and PVC coatings emit VOCs during curing and storage. A new dry bag may have…
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating type and PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack
Nylon/polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified
water-repellent coating chemistry (fluorinated or fluorine-free unknown)
Nylon/polyester dry sacks typically use water-repellent coating finishes; fluorinated…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
As the waterproof coating ages, flaking or peeling releases microparticles that may…
Likely uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Go Dry Bag
Fabric with unspecified waterproof/water-resistant coating
PFAS
Coating composition is undisclosed; legacy PFC-based waterproof treatments were standard…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Fabric finishing for water resistance and wrinkle-set commonly involves…
Coating degradation and leachate release
Unspecified waterproof coatings degrade over time, especially with UV, heat, or friction.…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
Polyurethane and acrylic waterproof coatings off-gas VOCs during manufacture and storage…
Skip until the brand reveals coating contents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products
Dry Bag Valuables
Polyurethane or PVC coated fabric, waterproof treatment unspecified
Coating degradation and unknown leachables
Polyurethane and PVC coatings can degrade over 2-5 years with UV and heat exposure. The…
Fluorochemical water repellent residue
Waterproof treatments commonly use water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating)…
Off-gassing from polyurethane
Lower-cost polyurethane coatings may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during…
Dry bag has waterproof treatment; PFAS info missing, skip.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Products and PFAS, common questions
- Does Outdoor Products have PFAS?
- We graded 15 Outdoor Products products, averaging Poor (40/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Outdoor Products non-toxic?
- Outdoor Products SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case is the highest-graded Outdoor Products product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Outdoor Products products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Outdoor Products products we have scored are Outdoor Products SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case, Outdoor Products Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case, Outdoor Products SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Outdoor Products products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Outdoor Products products we have scored are Outdoor Products Dry Bag Valuables, Outdoor Products Go Dry Bag, Outdoor Products Ultimate Dry Sack 3-Pack. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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