Trespass · Camping Tents & Tarps
Trespass Beatnik 2 Person Tent
Waterproof coating used but composition not disclosed.
Trespass hasn't revealed what's in this tent's waterproof coating. Most tent waterproofing contains PFAS, but you can't know for sure without the brand telling you.
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Material
polyester fabric with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Trespass Beatnik 2 Person Tent is made of, ingredients and materials
The Beatnik 2 uses polyester fabric with an applied waterproof coating, but Trespass does not publicly specify the coating chemistry. Polyester itself is chemically stable and non-toxic, but waterproof treatments on budget camping tents often contain Teflon-type coating (Teflon) or fluorinated compounds to repel water. The lack of ingredient disclosure means you cannot confirm whether this coating uses older PFAS formulations, newer PFAS alternatives, or non-fluorinated options. Uncoated polyester breathes well; waterproof coatings trade breathability for water resistance and durability.
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.
Waterproof coating composition (fluorinated or Teflon-type coating)
Polyester tents in this price bracket almost universally use fluorinated waterproof finishes, but Trespass does not disclose whether this is PFOS/PFOA-based or newer alternatives. The 'Bad' PFAS grade reflects this opacity and industry-standard use of fluorinated compounds in budget coatings.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
As the waterproof coating ages, especially with UV exposure and moisture cycling, the surface can crack, peel, or shed particles. No testing on this specific product exists in public records, but polyester coatings typically show visible wear within 3-5 years of outdoor storage.
Off-gassing from synthetic coating
New polyester tents with waterproof treatments commonly release chemical odors during the first few uses. These are primarily volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the coating application process; they are not documented as toxic at exposure levels from recreational tent use but may trigger respiratory sensitivity in some users.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fiber itself does not contain formaldehyde, and no public records document formaldehyde-based finishes on Trespass tents. Risk is negligible unless the product carries undisclosed fabric hardeners, which is unlikely in this category.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Tents are not regulated as flame-retardant furnishings and Trespass does not advertise flame retardancy on this model. No evidence of added flame retardants in polyester camping tents of this type exists in published safety data.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Trespass is a UK-based outdoor brand owned by JD Sports; it does not publish material safety data sheets or waterproof coating specifications for its tents. The brand has no known certifications for restricted chemical use (such as Bluesign or OEKO-TEX) and has maintained silence on PFAS use despite industry pressure. No major recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this product line, but the absence of transparency is a red flag for cost-driven manufacturing where chemical shortcuts are common.
How it compares in its category
Budget two-person tents at this price point typically use similar polyester-with-coating construction; Trespass does not differentiate itself on chemical safety. Premium brands like Nemo and Big Agnes publish coating details and avoid legacy PFAS; mid-range brands like Coleman are similarly opaque. This product sits in the category where waterproofing chemistry is treated as proprietary and cost minimization often overrides ingredient disclosure. Durability and user reviews suggest functional quality, but chemical risk assessment relies on inference rather than data.
If you buy it
Ensure the tent interior is well-ventilated during setup and use to minimize inhalation of any off-gassing from the coating; new tents often smell chemical-sharp for the first few trips. Store it dry and never leave it sealed in plastic bags for extended periods, as moisture and heat can degrade the coating and accelerate leaching. Do not heat-treat or iron the fabric; polyester melts and coating breakdown releases particles. Replace it after 5-7 years of regular use or if seams separate, as coating degradation increases water seepage and potential particle shedding.
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
- Trespass has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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