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The North Face warranty for backpacks & bags

45/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 17 of 32 brands
The short version

The North Face doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product 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 The North Face'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 coverageWhole productLifetime
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Lifetime means the normal expected life of the item, not forever.
  • Keep your receipt; proof of purchase may be required.
  • Items bought from unauthorized sellers are not covered.
  • Broken tent poles, rips, tears, burns, holes and stains are not covered.

How other brands compare for backpacks & bags

Compare all 32 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for backpacks & bags.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
  3. BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
  4. REIMost items90 days
  5. WalmartMost items90 days
  6. Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
Show all 12 stores
  1. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  2. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  3. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
  4. Cabela'sMost items60 days
  5. HibbettMost items60 days
  6. 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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