Drinkware & Coolers: warranties compared

32 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.

The short version

28 of 32 brands cover drinkware & coolers in full for one year or less. Hydro Flask, Owala and Simple Modern cover everything for life. 25 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 16 keep something covered for life.

Every brand, side by side

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
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#BrandWarranty ScoreFull and partial coveragePurchase5 yrs10 yrs+
1Hydro Flask75 / 100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
2Owala75 / 100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
3Simple Modern75 / 100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
4YETIVaries by model line65 / 100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
5BrüMate45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Drinkware (manufacturing defects)
6Bubba45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
7Built45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
8CamelBak45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product (defects)
9HydroJug45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
10Iron Flask45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Bottle and accessories (manufacturing defects)
11Klean Kanteen45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
12MiiR45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
13Nalgene45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Bottle and parts (cracks, breaks)
14S'well45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
15Stanley45 / 100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Stainless steel vacuum body

From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties

The fine print, decoded

What these warranties often leave out

  • Normal wear and tear19 of 32 brands
  • Accidental breaks and misuse7 of 32 brands
  • Missing parts4 of 32 brands
  • Scratches, dents and looks4 of 32 brands
  • Cracks3 of 32 brands
  • Fading2 of 32 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for drinkware & coolers.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  4. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  5. Kohl'sMost items90 days
  6. TargetMost items90 days
Show all 21 stores
  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  3. Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
  4. Crate & BarrelMost items30 days from delivery
  5. Dillard'sMost items30 days
  6. HomeGoodsMost items30 days
  7. KrogerMost items30 days
  8. Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
  9. Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
  10. Sur La TableMost items30 days from delivery
  11. WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
  12. Williams SonomaMost items30 days from delivery
  13. World MarketMost items30 days
  14. Fry's Food & DrugArizona storesMost items30 days
  15. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for drinkware & coolers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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Questions shoppers ask

Which brand of drinkware & coolers has the best warranty?

On paper, Hydro Flask scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.

Is a long warranty on drinkware & coolers really that long?

Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.

Do I need to register to get the warranty?

None of the 32 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.

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