Tervis warranty for drinkware
The short version
Tervis doesn't cover everything, but keeps classic insulated drinkware and stainless steel drinkware covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 16 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Tervis'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 coverageClassic insulated drinkwareLifetime
- Partial coverageStainless steel drinkware2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Missing parts
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Lids, straws and handles are not covered.
- You pay the postage to mail items in; reusing your design costs $12.50 per item.
- Stainless steel cover runs 2 years from the date it was made, not the date you bought it.
- Replacements can take 45 to 60 business days.
How other brands compare for drinkware
- 1. Hydro Flask75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Thermos65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. BrüMate45/100 · Full: None
- 4. CamelBak45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Contigo45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for drinkware.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 12 stores
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Road Runner SportsMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for drinkware where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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