Decathlon (Quechua) · Camping Tents & Tarps
Camping tent MH100 XL Fresh & Black
Skip unless the brand confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment, most budget camping tents use PFAS.
This budget tent uses polyester with a waterproof coating typical of camping tents. The brand won't disclose whether this water-repellent coating treatment contains PFAS; most conventional tent coatings use fluorocarbon-based water repellents.
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Material
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Camping tent MH100 XL Fresh & Black is made of, ingredients and materials
The MH100 XL uses polyester fabric, a synthetic polymer that is inherently water-resistant and resistant to UV degradation. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach chemical contaminants under normal outdoor conditions. However, the water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating applied to the fabric is the critical unknown, Decathlon does not publicly disclose whether this coating uses PFAS-based chemistry (such as perfluorocarbon compounds) or PFAS-free alternatives. Most budget-tier camping tents in this price range rely on PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Polyester tent fabric requires a water-repellent coating finish to function. Decathlon does not disclose whether the MH100 XL uses PFAS-based or PFAS-free chemistry. PFAS in water-repellent coating coatings can migrate into soil and water during use and storage, and inhalation of coating particles during setup is theoretically possible but not measured for this product.
Volatilized organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or adhesive off-gassing
Polyester-to-polyester seam sealing and coating processes can release low levels of volatile compounds during initial use and storage. This is typically mild and dissipates within the first few days of outdoor ventilation. No specific off-gassing complaints are documented for the MH100 XL.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
The polyester fabric itself does not require added flame retardants for camping tents (unlike furniture or sleepwear). No evidence suggests the MH100 XL contains antimony, halogenated retardants, or other flame-retardant chemistry.
Source, EPA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
While formaldehyde-based resins are used in some synthetic textile finishes, camping tent polyester typically does not undergo processes that would require them. Decathlon's manufacturing standards and public certifications do not flag formaldehyde concerns for this product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in colored fabric
The tent features black and colored panels. Azo dyes are restricted under OEKO-TEX and EU textile regulations, but Decathlon does not certify to these standards. No contamination reports exist for this model, though azo dye screening is not guaranteed.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Decathlon (Quechua is their in-house outdoor brand) has not published a clear stance on PFAS avoidance or water-repellent coating chemistry transparency for camping gear. The brand has a general sustainability messaging but lacks specific chemical disclosure for textiles. No recalls or safety controversies related to this specific tent model are on record. Decathlon does not certify to third-party standards (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) that would rule out hazardous chemicals.
How it compares in its category
Budget camping tents at this price point ($100-150 range) typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings because they are cost-effective and durable. Premium alternatives (Coleman, MSR, Big Agnes mid-range models) increasingly disclose non-PFAS water treatments, though few explicitly confirm PFAS-free status. The MH100 XL is positioned as an entry-level family tent; its main competitors in the category face the same water-repellent coating disclosure gap. Switching to a brand with certified PFAS-free textiles would likely increase cost by 30-50 percent.
If you buy it
Contact Decathlon customer service directly and request confirmation that the water-repellent coating does not contain PFAS compounds (ask specifically about C8 and C6 fluorocarbon compounds). Store the tent dry in a cool, well-ventilated space; do not expose it to prolonged heat (above 60°C) as this can degrade polyester fibers and potentially mobilize coating residues. Wash the tent with plain water and mild soap only; avoid harsh detergents that can strip the water-repellent coating. Replace the tent if the fabric shows tears, delamination of the coating, or significant water absorption after 5-7 years of regular use.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Decathlon (Quechua) has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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