Does The North Face waterproof outdoor gear storage bags have PFAS?
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We graded 8 The North Face waterproof outdoor gear storage bags products, averaging Poor (40/100). None of them grade Good or better.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag
TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
The waterproof finish is almost certainly a fluorocarbon or alternative chemical…
PVC/TPE thermal leaching
Both materials can release plasticizers or residual monomers when heated significantly…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Waterproof coatings on drybags degrade over time and with friction. Peeling or flaking…
Seal seam integrity and off-gassing
Seams are sealed with adhesives that may off-gas VOCs (volatile organic compounds) when…
Waterproof bag with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Waterproof Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)
PFAS
water-repellent coating treatments on nylon textiles commonly relied on PFAS compounds…
Coating off-gassing during manufacturing or initial use
New waterproof gear may emit faint chemical odors from water-repellent coating treatment…
Unknown coating type raises PFAS concern, contact brand or skip.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag Backpack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication
water-repellent coating finishes on nylon naturally wear down with washing and UV…
Nylon microfiber shedding
Nylon textiles can shed microfibers during wear and washing, though backpack abrasion is…
water-repellent coating-treated backpack, PFAS content unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Gear Bin
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating degradation and leaching
Polyester water-repellent coating coatings can degrade with age, UV exposure, and…
Polyester fiber shedding (microfiber release)
Synthetic textiles can shed microfibers when abraded or cleaned. For a storage bin with…
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Fuse Box Backpack
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating
PFAS
Waterproof backpacks in this price and category typically rely on fluorinated…
Polyester/nylon thermal degradation
If exposed to sustained heat (e.g., stored in hot vehicles or near heat sources)…
Coating delamination and integrity loss
User reports and retailer reviews document peeling or flaking of water-repellent coating…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Polyester and nylon shed microscopic fibers during use and washing, particularly with…
Waterproof backpack with likely water-repellent coating, PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Voyager Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
The nylon fabric almost certainly carries a water-repellent coating; The North Face has…
Coating degradation and particulate shedding
Heavy use, washing, or exposure to UV and heat can cause the water-repellent coating…
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry used.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Base Camp Duffel
Ballistic nylon exterior with water-repellent coating
PFAS
Ballistic nylon duffels typically receive PFAS-based water repellent coatings; The North…
water-repellent coating degradation and secondary leaching
As the water-repellent coating finish wears from friction and washing, bound and unbound…
Likely contains PFAS-based water-repellent coating, no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit 140L Duffel
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
water-repellent coating treatment on nylon/polyester gear historically uses PFAS; The…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As water-repellent coating wears, nylon/polyester fibers may shed into soil or water…
High PFAS risk from water-repellent coating, The North Face does not disclose treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
See every The North Face product we grade on the The North Face brand page, or the full waterproof outdoor gear storage bags ranking.