Fishing Apparel & Waders: warranties compared
13 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
13 of 13 brands cover fishing apparel & waders in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 1 year, from Onyx. 11 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Grundéns45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product (materials and workmanship)Varies by model line
- 2Onyx21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 3Drake Waterfowl20/100Full: NonePartial: to 4 yearsPartial covers: BMF1600 Kevlar Primaloft wader; Whole wader (strap to sole); Spoonie wadersVaries by model line
- 4Banded18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole wader
- 5AFTCO15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Apparel (materials and workmanship)Varies by model line
- 6Columbia PFG13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 7Huk13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (production defects)Varies by model line
- 8White River Fly Shop13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Waders
- 9World Wide Sportsman13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productVaries by model line
- 10Orvis12/100Full: 2 monthsNo partial coverage
- 11Redington10/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 monthsPartial covers: Waders
- 12Simms9/100Full: 2 monthsPartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Leak repairsVaries by model line
- 13Frogg Toggs8/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (defects)Varies by model line
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear11 of 13 brands
- Fading1 of 13 brands
- Punctures1 of 13 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for fishing apparel & waders.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
Show all 7 stores
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for fishing apparel & waders 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 fishing apparel & waders has the best warranty?
On paper, Grundéns scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime. Onyx covers everything longest, at 1 year.
Is a long warranty on fishing apparel & waders 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?
1 of 13 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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