Pelican warranty for backpacks & bags
The short version
Pelican doesn't cover everything, but keeps injection-molded case and vault by pelican case covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 32 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Pelican's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageInjection-molded caseLifetime
- Partial coverageVault by Pelican case3 years
- Partial coverageRoto-molded / rack case1 year
- Partial coverageRoto/rack case hardware3 months
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
- Get a return authorization number from Pelican before shipping anything back.
- You pay shipping to send the product in; if Pelican finds no defect you also pay return and repair costs.
- Foam inserts and anything stored in the case are not covered.
How other brands compare for backpacks & bags
- 1. Deuter75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Everki75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. Fishpond75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 4. Gregory75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 5. Peak Design75/100 · Full: Lifetime
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for backpacks & bags.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
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- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- HibbettMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for backpacks & bags where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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