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Trespass Battuta Backpacking Tent
Backpacking tent with standard water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
Trespass provides no information on PFAS in the Battuta's waterproof coating. water-repellent coating-treated backpacking tents commonly use PFAS-based finishes, so contact Trespass directly for specifics.
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Material
polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Trespass Battuta Backpacking Tent is made of, ingredients and materials
The Battuta uses polyester fabric, a synthetic polymer chosen for its strength, light weight, and affordability in outdoor gear. The fabric is treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating to shed rain; water-repellent coating finishes on budget-tier tents commonly rely on PFAS-based chemistry (fluorocarbon compounds) rather than alternatives not linked to PFAS. Polyester itself is chemically stable during normal use and does not leach problematic substances into soil or water unless the fabric degrades severely or is incinerated.
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.
Polyester degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyester fabrics can shed microfibers when abraded or exposed to UV over years of use; risk is low during normal tent setup and storage, but increases if fabric is damaged or heavily packed. No specific test data for the Battuta model has been published.
water-repellent coating durability and reapplication chemicals
The factory water-repellent coating will lose water-repellency within 2-5 years depending on use and care. Consumer-available water-repellent coating products based on wax or fluorine-free polymers are effective alternatives, but many low-cost commercial reapplications still contain PFAS; user choice matters.
What’s reassuring
VOC emissions during manufacture and storage
No off-gassing complaints or VOC testing results for the Battuta have been documented. Polyester tents may release minor volatile compounds when new, but this typically dissipates within hours of airing out and poses negligible risk indoors.
Heavy metals
Trespass does not disclose dye or pigment sources for the Battuta. Polyester textiles occasionally contain lead or cadmium if low-cost azo dyes are used, but no recalls or test results for this model have been reported. OEKO-TEX certification would rule this out; its absence leaves uncertainty.
Source, FDA ↗Flame retardants
Backpacking tents are not required to meet flammability standards in most jurisdictions and are unlikely to be treated with intentional flame retardants. No evidence of halogenated or phosphorus-based flame retardants in the Battuta has been documented.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Trespass is a UK-based outdoor brand with no publicly documented commitment to PFAS reduction or disclosure of water-repellent coating chemistry in their product range. The company does not publish sustainability reports or certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or Bluesign) that would indicate third-party screening for harmful substances. No formal recalls or safety controversies specific to the Battuta have been recorded in public safety databases.
How it compares in its category
Budget-oriented backpacking tents across brands (including Trespass, Coleman, and Ozark Trail) typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating rather than PFAS-free alternatives, making the Battuta unremarkable in this respect. Mid-range and premium competitors (Marmot, Big Agnes, MSR) increasingly offer PFAS-free options or transparent coating disclosures. The Battuta's lack of any public water-repellent coating chemistry statement places it lower on the transparency spectrum than leading outdoor brands.
If you buy it
Store the tent dry and in shade to extend fabric life and reduce UV degradation of the polyester and water-repellent coating. Avoid prolonged direct heat (e.g., near campfires); polyester begins to weaken above 80-90°C and can melt. Do not machine wash; hand rinse with cool water and mild soap if needed. Plan to reapply a PFAS-free water-repellent treatment after 2-3 seasons or if beading diminishes, as the factory coating will degrade over time.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Trespass has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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