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AFTCO warranty for fishing apparel & waders

15/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 5 of 13 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

AFTCO doesn't cover everything, but keeps apparel (materials and workmanship) covered to 2 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From AFTCO'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 2 years
  • Partial coverageApparel (materials and workmanship)2 years
Varies by model line

AFTCO words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • Performance Shirts & Rain GearFull: None. Partial to 2 years
  • Fishing Apparel & Rain GearFull: None. Partial to 2 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Fading
  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Proof of purchase is required for any claim.
  • Clean the item before you ship it back, or it will be returned unprocessed.
  • Only original, unaltered items are covered.
  • Covers the original owner only; keep your proof of purchase.
  • Wash the item before sending it in, or AFTCO will send it back unprocessed.
  • Wait for an RMA number and shipping label before mailing anything.

How other brands compare for fishing apparel & waders

Compare all 13 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for fishing apparel & waders.

  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  3. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  4. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
  5. Cabela'sMost items60 days
  6. West MarineMost items60 days
Show all 7 stores
  1. 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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