Waterproof Camera & Lens Protection Cases, ranked by PFAS grade
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SKB
iSeries 2011-7 Think Tank Backpack Case
Hard case with waterproofing; PFAS treatment status unknown.
Nikon
WP-CP3 Marine Case for Camera
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, best-graded first
Think Tank Photo
Think Tank Digital Holster 5 V3
Ballistic nylon, weather-sealed fabric, metal hardware
Undisclosed water-repellent coating chemistry
Limited concern
Coating degradation over time
Limited concern
Camera holster with weather treatment; PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nikon
WP-CP3 Marine Case for Camera
Polycarbonate/rubber with waterproof seals
Polycarbonate degradation over time
Limited concern
Rubber gasket hardening and seal failure
Limited concern
Microbial growth in sealed moisture pockets
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nikon
WP-N1 Waterproof Housing
Polycarbonate housing with waterproof seals
Gasket material degradation
Limited concern
Polycarbonate microcracking or crazing
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nikon
Waterproof Case for KeyMission 170 Action Camera
Rigid polymer case
Gasket/seal material composition
Limited concern
Degradation from UV or temperature extremes
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nikon
WP-CP5 Marine Case for Camera
Waterproof polymer case
Gasket/seal leachables
Limited concern
Mold and bacterial growth in damp conditions
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nikon
waterproof case set WP-CP2
Soft case, material unspecified
Phthalates
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth from moisture retention
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
DiCAPac
WP-S5 Waterproof Case for Small DSLR Cameras
Vinyl/PVC waterproof case
Gasket or seal degradation
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth in sealed compartments
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
920 Camera Case
Polypropylene copolymer shell
Foam padding decomposition or off-gassing
Limited concern
Rubber gasket degradation
Limited concern
Plastic off-gassing or odor
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
Pro Photo Kit Hard Case
Polypropylene (PP) shell
Gasket/seal leachates (rubber or silicone)
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
935 Pro Photo Kit
polypropylene hard case with waterproof gasket seals
Microbial/bacterial growth in seals
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Hard case likely made of PP, no water-repellent coating needed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
935 DSLR Camera Case
Polymer shell
Gasket and seal material degradation
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
Camera Case Nanuk 950 Pro Photo
Polyurethane foam core, plastic exterior casing
Rubber gasket degradation and microbe growth in standing water
Limited concern
Mold or mildew growth if moisture is trapped during storage
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
935 Waterproof Hard Case with Wheels
Polypropylene
Microplastic shedding from mechanical wear
Limited concern
Off-gassing from injection molding residues
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth in sealed wet environment
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
909 Waterproof Hard Case for DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Polypropylene shell
Polypropylene degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Mold and bacterial growth inside sealed case
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nanuk
915 Pro Photo Kit
Polycarbonate shell, polyester lining, waterproof foam
Polyester textile dyes and finishes
Limited concern
Microbial growth in damp conditions
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC55 Waterproof Case for G7 X Mark II
Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals
Rubber seal degradation and water intrusion
Limited concern
Polycarbonate yellowing and embrittlement
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC1 Waterproof Case
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate stress-cracking and degradation
Limited concern
Gasket and seal material degradation
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC17 Waterproof Case for Camera
Rubber, polycarbonate
Rubber gasket degradation over time
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth inside sealed case
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
Marine Waterproof Camera Case
Waterproof case, likely polyurethane or nylon
Polyurethane degradation and off-gassing
Limited concern
Nylon fiber shedding or microplastic release
Limited concern
Zipper metal or fastener corrosion
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC5 Waterproof Case
Polycarbonate case with waterproof seals
Polycarbonate degradation under UV and heat
Limited concern
Gasket and seal material leachates
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in seals if not maintained
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC43 Underwater Camera Housing
Polycarbonate housing, rubber seals
Polycarbonate structural degradation (optical clarity loss)
Limited concern
Rubber seal degradation and water ingress
High concern
Microplastic shedding from seals during use
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP DC200 Marine Camera Case
Waterproof synthetic case
Plastic leaching (thermal stress)
Limited concern
Mold and microbial growth (internal)
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Canon
WP-DC20 Waterproof Case for Powershot S1 IS
Polycarbonate/urethane case with waterproof seals
Polycarbonate stress-cracking and microplastic risk
Limited concern
Polyurethane gasket degradation
Limited concern
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
GoPro
Mission 1 Protective Housing
Polycarbonate and silicone housing, lens glass
Polycarbonate stress-cracking and microplastic release
Limited concern
Silicone gasket degradation
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth inside sealed housing
Limited concern
Low risk. Standard action camera housing with minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
- 85GoPro Protective Housing for HERO9 Black
- 85GoPro Hero Waterproof Diving Housing Surfing Protective Case
- 85GoPro Protective Housing
- 85GoPro Dive Housing for HERO11 Black Mini
- 85GoPro Hero 13/12 11 10/9 Waterproof Housing Case
- 85GoPro Fit Still Waterproof Case for Go Pro Hero 13/12/11/10/9
- 85GoPro K&F Concept Waterproof Case for GoPro Hero 13 Black
- 85Lowepro Hardside 300 Photo Waterproof Camera Hard Case
- 85Lowepro Hardside CS 60 Camera Case
- 85Lowepro Hardside CS 80 Camera Case
- 85Aquatech EDGE Pro Water Housing for Canon EOS R6 / R6 MK II / R6 MK
- 85Aquatech EDGE Base Water Housing for Sony Alpha Series Cameras
- 85Aquatech EDGE Pro Water Housing Canon R5
- 85Aquatech Water Housing Cover
- 85Aquatech EDGE Base Water Housing for Canon Mirrorless Cameras
- 85Aquatech Sport Housing Cover
- 85Aquatech EDGE Pro Underwater Housing for Sony FX3 / FX30
- 85Aquatech EDGE Pro Water Housing Sony FX3 / FX30 Rental
- 85 KJB Security Products 1800 Counter Series Waterproof Protective Case
- 85OtterBox Defender Series Pro XT Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 85 Waterproof Thermal Camera Case for FLIR C8, C5, C3 & C2
- 85Pelican Storm Case with Foam
- 85Peak Design USED Peak Design Camera Protective Shell Black Small SH-S-1
- 85Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 85Peak Design Camera Cube
- 85 Eylar Standard 16" Gear Equipment Hard Camera Case Waterproof with Foam
- 85B+W 67mm UV Haze Filter
- 85B+W UV Haze 010 Filter
- 85B+W Basic Clear Filter MRC
- 85Samsung Best Samsung Galaxy S25/S24/S23 Ultra Lens
- 85Samsung Freewell ND Filter 4-Pack for Samsung Galaxy Ultra
- 85GoPro HB-Series Lens Collection for HERO13 Black
- 85GoPro Hero 3+ 4 Underwater Lens Filter Kit
- 85GoPro K&F Concept 4-in-1 Filter Kit for GoPro HERO9/10/11
- 85GoPro PolarPro Circular Polarizer Filter for GoPro HERO
- 85GoPro SANDMARC Aqua Filter Kit GoPro Hero 13
- 85GoPro Fotodiox GoTough Silicone Mount for GoPro Hero & Hero5 Session Camera
- 85GoPro TELESIN Underwater Housing GoPro Hero
- 85GoPro Flip Filters FLIP12 DIVE & DEEP Filter Kit for GoPro HERO5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
- 853M 6886 Black Lens Cover - 70070799419 CASE]
- 85 Colour Lens Waterproof Case Filter for Osmo Action 5 Pro / Osmo Action 4 / Osmo Action 3
- 85Sigma WR Protector Filter
- 85Sigma 46mm WR Protector Filter
- 85Sigma 58mm WR Protector Filter
- 85Sigma WR UV Filter
- 85Sigma Protector Filter
- 85Tiffen Photo Twin Pack
- 85Tiffen Digital HT Twin Pack UVP & CP Screw-In Filter Kit
- 85Tiffen UV15 Filter
- 85Tiffen Series 9 Linear Polarizing Filter
- 85 Waterproof Camera Filter
- 85Case-Mate Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch
- 85DiCAPac WP-S10 Marine Case for Camera
- 85Seahorse Portable Waterproof Dry Box Protective Case
- 85Camp Snap Waterproof Case for Digital Camera
- 85VEVOR Heavy Duty Weatherproof Hard Case
- 85Freewell Filter for Galaxy Series Cases FW-GX-CBM
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
B+W
B&W B+W UV-Filter F-Pro 010 MRC 77
optical glass with multi-coated (MRC) lens coating
Manufacturing residues on coating surface
Limited concern
Optical glass filter with no PFAS disclosure; lower concern likely.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
B+W
Master UV Haze MRC Nano Filter
Optical glass with MRC nano-coating
Nano-coating composition and leachable unknown
Limited concern
Glass breakage and sharp edges
Limited concern
Optical glass filter, likely reduced PFAS risk; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
B+W
Basic UV Haze MRC Filter
Optical glass with multi-coated (MRC) lens coating
Coating delamination or wear
Limited concern
Glass dust if broken
Limited concern
Glass optics unlikely PFAS risk; coating composition undisclosed by brand.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Samsung
OBJLGEV 52mm Clip-On CPL Lens Filter for iPhone Samsung Xiaomi Google Pixel Smartphones with Multi-Layer Coating
Glass or polycarbonate lens with multi-layer optical coating (unspecified)
Optical coating leaching (unverified composition)
Limited concern
Microparticulate shedding from coating degradation
Limited concern
Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating off-gassing (heating)
Limited concern
Scratches and transparency loss
Moderate concern
Avoid; unknown coating composition raises PFAS uncertainty.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Samsung
Freewell CPL Circular Polarizer Filter for Samsung Galaxy Ultra
Glass optical filter lens with unspecified coatings
Optical coating composition and leaching
Limited concern
Camera filters typically have optical coatings; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
52mm CPL Polarizer Lens Filter for Smartphone Photography Anti Reflective HD Clip On Mobile Enhance Sky Water Scenes Tra
Optical glass lens with anti-reflective coating (unspecified composition)
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Limited concern
Coating formula unknown. Optical filters seldom use PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
67mm Clip-on CPL Lens Filter Kit for Phone Camera
Glass lens, metal frame, unspecified optical coatings
Unspecified optical coating composition
Limited concern
Coating degradation and particulate release
Limited concern
Metal frame leaching (aluminum or brass)
Limited concern
Glass integrity and cutting risk
Limited concern
Coating formula unclear and may contain PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
Alpha II Lens Protection Filter
Glass optics with unspecified protective coatings
Glass fragility and handling injury
Limited concern
PFAS
Limited concern
No PFAS information public.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
NXT Plus UV Filter
Optical glass with UV-absorbing coating
Coating composition opacity
Limited concern
Coating degradation over time
Limited concern
Coating formula undisclosed by brand.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
HD Protector Filter
optical glass with protective coating composition unspecified
Coating degradation and leachables
Limited concern
Skip if PFAS worries you.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
HD3 UV Filter
Optical glass with UV-absorbing coating
Coating delamination or degradation
Limited concern
Optical glass breakage and sharp edges
Moderate concern
Fungal or bacterial growth on glass surfaces
Limited concern
Metal ring corrosion or paint degradation
Limited concern
Glass filter, low PFAS likelihood but unconfirmed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
UV filter HD MkII
Optical glass with multi-coated lens treatment
Coating material composition (undisclosed polymers or resins)
Limited concern
Glass lowers concern, but coating details withheld.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
HMC NXT UV Filter
optical glass with multi-coated filter layers
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Glass fracture and silica dust
Limited concern
Skip without coating information and PFAS clarity.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Hoya
NXT Plus CPL Circular Polarizer Filter
Optical glass lens with multi-coated optics
Lower concern. No known PFAS in glass optics.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sigma
95mm WR Protector Filter
Optical glass with unspecified multi-coatings
Multi-coat composition uncertainty
Limited concern
Coating details withheld.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
3M
Tinted Lens Cover
Polycarbonate or acrylic lens, tinted coating composition unclear
Coating degradation and leachable constituents
Limited concern
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
PFAS
Moderate concern
Skin sensitization from tint dyes or additives
Limited concern
Unknown coating. 3M PFAS history is concerning.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sigma
WR UV Filter SIGMA Corporation
UV filter composition unspecified
Undisclosed active ingredient toxicity (organic UV absorbers)
Limited concern
PFAS
Limited concern
Preservative or stabilizer allergens or irritants
Limited concern
Material coating degradation with environmental exposure
Limited concern
Details too sparse for PFAS risk assessment.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Promaster
Pure Light Protection Filter
Optical glass with protective coatings
Lead
Limited concern
Glass dust from breakage
Limited concern
Fluorinated compounds in coatings (Teflon-family coating, Teflon-type coating analogues)
Limited concern
Unknown coatings. Brand says nothing about PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
K&F Concept
Nano-X Series MCUV Filter
Optical glass with unspecified coatings
Coating leachables and degradation
Limited concern
UV-induced coating breakdown
Limited concern
Hydrophobic/oleophobic treatment composition
Limited concern
Lack of third-party certification or testing
Moderate concern
Glass core is lower concern, coating details missing.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sigma
WR CPL Circular Polarizer Filter
Optical glass, aluminum frame, likely multi-coated lens elements
Glass breakage and sharp edges
Limited concern
Lower concern. Optical filters rarely require PFAS; brand does not comment.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tiffen
Filter Tiffen Black Pro-Mist
Optical glass with anti-reflective and diffusion coatings
Glass surface degradation and micro-particle release
Limited concern
Minimal risk, but brand does not disclose coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tiffen
Series 9 Clear Standard Coated Filter S9CLR
Glass optics with standard optical coating
Optical coating delamination or scratching
Limited concern
Fragmentation hazard if dropped
Limited concern
Optical glass filters carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tiffen
Black Glimmerglass Camera Filter
Optical glass with unspecified optical coatings
Microabrasion and particulate shedding
Limited concern
PFAS
Limited concern
Camera filter glass likely lower concern, coating composition unspecified.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tiffen
Standard Coated Filter 5.65 x 5.65"
optical glass with unspecified coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Optical glass dust (if filter breaks)
Limited concern
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
- 50Hoya HD Antistatic UV Filter
- 50Haida Greystone Multicoated UV Filter
- 40Think Tank Photo Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover
- 40Think Tank Photo Think Tank Hydrophobia D 70-200 Rain Cover
- 40Think Tank Photo Think Tank Retrospective 7 V2.0 Shoulder Bag
- 40Think Tank Photo Cross 11L Sling Bag
- 40Think Tank Photo Think Tank Hydrophobia DM 300-600 Rain Cover
- 40Think Tank Photo Airport TakeOff V2.0 Rolling Camera Bag
- 40Nikon All Weather Sport Case for Coolpix
- 40Lowepro Adventura SH 120 III Shoulder Bag
- 40Lowepro Adventura Go SH 160 Bag
- 40Lowepro Tahoe CS 20 Camera Case
- 40Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW III Backpack
- 40Lowepro ProTactic TLZ 70 AW Camera Bag
- 40Matin Small Waterproof Universal Matin Neoprene Soft Video Camera Lens Pouch Bag Case For Canon Nikon Sony
- 40Matin Camera Rain Cover V2 M07100 Dslr Waterproof Protector Black
- 40Matin Deluxe Rain Cover Video Shooting Padded For Canon Nikon Sony
- 40Matin Uusi SML XL Matin neopreenipehmeä kamerakotelo objektiivilaukkukotelo Canon Nikon Sony -kameralle
- 40 SLR Camera 300mm Long Lens Deluxe Rain Cover Professional V2 Camouflage Woodland
- 40Tamrac Pro Compact 1 Camera Bag
- 40Tamrac Jazz Photo Sling Bag
- 40Tamrac Pro Compact 2 Camera Bag
- 40Tamrac Stratus 10 Shoulder Camera Bag
- 40Tamrac Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 Camera Holster
- 40Tamrac Photo-video 1 Model 5201 Strong Polytek Waterproof Bag
- 40Tamrac Jazz 50 v2.0 Shoulder Bag
- 40Tamrac Stratus 8 Shoulder Bag
- 40Dot Line DSLR Rain Cape
- 40Manfrotto Advanced III Camera Shoulder Bag
- 40Manfrotto Advanced Holster for Mirrorless Camera
- 40Manfrotto Advanced A6 Camera Shoulder Bag
- 40Manfrotto E-690 Pro-Light Elements Cover
- 40Peak Design Tech Pouch
- 40Think Tank Photo Think Tank Hydrophobia D 24-70 Rain Cover
- 40Think Tank Photo PhotoCross Sling V2 Camera Bag
- 40 S-ZONE Waterproof Camera Bag for DSLR/SLR
- 40B+W Master Clear Filter MRC Nano
- 40B+W XS-Pro Clear MRC-Nano 007 Filter
- 40Travelon Waterproof Smart Phone/Digital Camera Pouch
- 40SKB iSeries 2011-7 Think Tank Backpack Case
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