Ozark Trail Review, Is Ozark Trail Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 5 graded products, Ozark Trail averages Bad (24/100). 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Ozark Trail
Waterproof Phone Pouch Full Cover Case for All Models
Neoprene or PVC with unspecified waterproof coating
Undisclosed waterproof coating (likely fluorocarbon-based)
Phone pouches in this category typically use PFOA or PFOS alternatives in their…
PVC off-gassing and plasticizer leaching
If the pouch is PVC (not confirmed), phthalates or other plasticizers may leach…
Microplastic shedding from coating
Waterproof coatings on textiles and synthetic rubber can flake or shed microparticles…
Mold or bacterial growth in storage
Neoprene and vinyl can trap moisture if not fully dried before storage, creating…
Skip. Waterproof pouch coating composition not disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ozark Trail
10-Person Appalachian 4-Season Cabin Tent with Stove Outlet
polyester fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Flame retardants
Polyester tents typically require flame-retardant finishes to meet US flammability…
Waterproof coating leachables (polyurethane or PVC)
The coating polymer and any plasticizers (phthalates, organophosphates) used are…
Heavy metals
Budget polyester fabric is not routinely tested for banned azo dyes or heavy metal…
Skip until fabric coating details are disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ozark Trail
8-Person Clip & Camp Dome Family Tent
Polyester fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof coating chemistry (fluorinated or non-fluorinated compounds)
Ozark Trail does not disclose whether the polyurethane or silicone coating contains PFAS…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles sometimes undergo formaldehyde-resin finishing for wrinkle resistance…
Antimony catalyst residue in polyester
Polyester is synthesized using antimony oxide as a catalyst; most is removed during…
Azo dyes if fabric is dyed
If Ozark Trail dyes the polyester (color varies by model), restricted azo dyes that break…
Tent fabric likely water-treated; coating chemistry undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ozark Trail
8P Appalachian Tent
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
water-repellent coating off-gassing and VOC emissions
Undisclosed water-repellent coating composition means off-gassing risk cannot be ruled…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Budget polyester coatings degrade rapidly with UV exposure and abrasion; flaking or…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles sometimes use formaldehyde-releasing resins for wrinkle resistance or…
Budget tent; water-repellent coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ozark Trail
10-Person Instant Cabin Tent
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
PFAS
Unknown water-repellent coating agent; budget tents sometimes use legacy perfluorinated…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Budget-tier water-repellent coating coatings degrade faster than premium alternatives…
Off-gassing from stored fabric
New polyester tents sometimes release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fabric…
Budget tent lacks PFAS transparency; water-repellent coating source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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