Arctic Zone warranty for coolers
The short version
Arctic Zone doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole cooler covered to 5 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 11 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Arctic Zone'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 5 years
- Partial coverageWhole cooler5 years
Varies by model line
Arctic Zone words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- hard coolersFull: None. Partial to 5 years
- lunch coolersFull: None. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only and can't be transferred.
- Keep your original receipt; proof of purchase is required.
- Don't send the product back until customer service tells you to.
- You pay any shipping costs.
How other brands compare for coolers
- 1. RTIC65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Dometic48/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Pelican45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Igloo43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. YETI43/100 · Full: 3 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for coolers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Camping WorldMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
Show all 16 stores
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for coolers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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