Peak Design Review, Is Peak Design 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 1 graded product, Peak Design averages Bad (20/100). 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
Peak Design
Outdoor Backpack 25L
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating degradation and inhalation/skin contact
As the water-repellent finish breaks down through wear, washing, and UV exposure, fine…
VOC off-gassing from synthetic materials
New nylon and polyester textiles may emit volatile organic compounds during the first…
Moderate concern as waterproof outdoor gear often uses PFAS, and Peak Design does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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