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Outdoor Products All Weather Rafter Duffle-50L-Outdoor Product - New Sports & outdoors
Skip this all-weather duffle likely coated with PFAS.
Weather-resistant duffles typically get PFAS-based water-repellent coatings. Outdoor Products won't say what's on theirs.
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Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Polyester or nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Outdoor Products All Weather outdoors is made of, ingredients and materials
This duffle is constructed from polyester or nylon base fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the exterior. water-repellent coating coatings on outdoor gear have historically relied on PFAS (PFAS "forever chemicals"), which bond to fibers to create water shedding without absorbing moisture. The fabric itself is inert, but the applied treatment is the primary chemical concern in this product class. All-weather durables marketed at this price point rarely disclose water-repellent coating formulation type.
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
All-weather outdoor textiles without explicit PFAS-free labeling typically employ legacy fluorinated treatments. This product shows no commitment to alternatives and no third-party verification.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in polyester/nylon
Red-colored polyester can contain azo dyes, which may release aromatic amines under sweat or friction, particularly in damp conditions. No restricted substance statement is available for this brand.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production sometimes uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst; residual levels are generally low but unregulated in consumer textiles without third-party testing.
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Water-repellent coating-treated textiles release microfibers and coating particles during washing and use; fluorinated water-repellent coating particles may persist in waterways and accumulate in aquatic organisms.
What’s reassuring
VOC off-gassing from adhesives/lamination
No manufacturing recalls or complaints on record for this specific model; typical risk is minimal in properly ventilated storage, highest during first few weeks after purchase.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Outdoor Products does not publicly commit to PFAS-free water-repellent coating alternatives or provide material transparency reports on their website. The brand has not issued statements ruling out legacy fluorinated coatings. No third-party certifications (such as Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, or GOTS) are typically associated with this product line, which limits independent verification of chemical inputs. Without explicit commitment to fluorine-free treatments, industry practice suggests conventional PFAS-based water-repellent coating is in use.
How it compares in its category
Budget outdoor duffle bags in the 50L range rarely undergo reformulation to lower-concern water-repellent coating treatments, as fluorinated water-repellent coating remains cost-effective and durable compared to emerging alternatives like silicone or wax-based coatings. Premium brands (Arc'teryx, Patagonia) have transitioned to PFAS-free treatments; most mid-tier and value-tier duffels have not. This product occupies the typical market middle where water-repellent coating transparency is absent and PFAS exposure risk is standard.
If you buy it
Wash separately from other fabrics on first use to minimize shedding of any loose coating particles. Avoid machine drying or heat above 140F, as elevated temperature can accelerate water-repellent coating degradation and aerosolize coatings. Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent; harsh soaps degrade water-repellent coating. Replace when water no longer beads on the surface (typically 2-3 years with moderate use), as the coating's protective function will have diminished and the bag itself remains serviceable but unrepellent.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Outdoor Products has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Outdoor Products All Weather Rafter Duffle-50L-Outdoor Product - New Sports & outdoors?
- Cordura nylon fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
- Polyester webbing and nylon
- Azo dyes in polyester webbing
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware
- Polyurethane foam degradation and off-gassing
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