Waterproof Outdoor Gear Storage Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
15 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. None grade Good or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
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The best non-toxic waterproof outdoor gear storage bags, ranked safest first
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The North Face
Base Camp Dry Bag
TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Limited concern
PVC/TPE thermal leaching
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Moderate concern
Seal seam integrity and off-gassing
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Coating off-gassing during manufacturing or initial use
Limited concern
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
Moderate concern
Nylon microfiber shedding
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Polyester fiber shedding (microfiber release)
Limited concern
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
High concern
Polyester/nylon thermal degradation
Limited concern
Coating delamination and integrity loss
Moderate concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Coating degradation and particulate shedding
Limited concern
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
High concern
water-repellent coating degradation and secondary leaching
Limited concern
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
High concern
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
High PFAS risk from water-repellent coating, The North Face does not disclose treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Urban Hauler Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Urban backpack with waterproof coating, water-repellent coating treatment source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Long Hauler Duffel Expedition Bag
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
water-repellent coating duffels often use PFAS, Marmot silent on this product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Tool Box 30 Backpack
Nylon, polyester, water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
PFAS
Limited concern
Skip until Marmot discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Maximus Duffel Bag
Nylon with likely water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating chemistry (fluorine-based or alternative, undisclosed)
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic nylon
Limited concern
Duffel bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings, Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Expedition 30 Duffel 2.0
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating degradation and particle shedding
Limited concern
PFAS
High concern
water-repellent coating duffel without PFAS disclosure, moderate uncertainty remains.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
7L Trail Bag
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
High concern
Microplastic shedding during use or washing
Limited concern
Outdoor bag likely treated with water-repellent coating, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Stowaway Packable 20L Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating degradation and unknown composition
Limited concern
Dyes and fastness in colored variants
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during use
Limited concern
Typical packable backpack, water-repellent coating treatment likely but undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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