Heimplanet · Camping Tents & Tarps
Tent Heimplanet Cloudbreak
Tent with unknown waterproof treatment, no PFAS disclosure; ask Heimplanet before buying.
This nylon ripstop tent features a water-repellent coating that Heimplanet won't detail publicly. Standard tent waterproofing often relies on PFAS-based chemistry without independent testing available.
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Material
Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (unspecified chemistry)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Tent Heimplanet Cloudbreak is made of, ingredients and materials
The Cloudbreak uses nylon ripstop fabric, a lightweight polyamide weave standard for camping tents. The critical unknown is the water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry. Most commercial tent water-repellent coating treatments historically used PFOA or PFOS-based compounds, though some brands have migrated to shorter-chain PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives. Heimplanet has not publicly disclosed which formulation they use, making the actual chemical exposure unclear.
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.
PFAS
Nylon ripstop tents with unspecified water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS-based treatments. Volatile organic compounds and fluorinated residues may off-gas, especially in new tents or warm conditions. Heimplanet's silence on this chemistry is the primary concern.
Source, ATSDR ↗Nylon polymer degradation and microplastic shedding
Nylon ripstop can shed microfibers when abraded or exposed to UV over years of use. Risk is low during typical camping but increases with age and rough handling. No specific data on Heimplanet tents exists, but standard for nylon textiles.
Seam adhesive and tape off-gassing
Tent seams are sealed with adhesive tapes that may contain volatile solvents or formaldehyde releasers. Most commercial seam sealers are solvent-based and off-gas initially. Data on Heimplanet's specific seam products is not publicly available.
What’s reassuring
Mold and bacterial growth if stored damp
Nylon itself resists mold, but trapped moisture promotes algae and bacteria. This is a maintenance issue, not a material hazard inherent to the tent.
Heavy metals
No recalls or public reports of lead, cadmium, or antimony in Heimplanet tents. Nylon ripstop and water-repellent coating treatments are not typical vectors for heavy metal contamination in this product category.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Heimplanet is a German outdoor gear brand known for innovative tent design but has not published transparency reports on PFAS content or sourcing of waterproof treatments. The company does not appear on third-party verified lists (e.g., bluesign, GOTS) that typically audit chemical inputs. No major recalls or established safety controversies are on record, but the silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is a material gap in consumer information.
How it compares in its category
Most mid-to-premium nylon tents use similar water-repellent coating coatings; the Cloudbreak is not an outlier in this regard. Competitors like MSR, Big Agnes, and some Decathlon lines have begun disclosing PFAS-free or lower-PFAS options. Heimplanet's lack of public statement puts it in a gray zone, not ahead of the curve on chemical transparency, but also not notably worse than many established brands.
If you buy it
Before purchase, contact Heimplanet directly to request the water-repellent coating supplier and chemistry (ask specifically, PFOA, PFOS, other PFAS, or fluorine-free). Store the tent dry in shade to minimize off-gassing; nylon does not leach under normal camping conditions. Inspect seams and coating annually for degradation; reapply seam sealer and water-repellent coating treatment as needed using products you can verify. Do not apply heat (e.g., drying over direct fire) as this may accelerate coating breakdown.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Heimplanet has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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