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Drake Waterfowl warranty for fishing apparel & waders

20/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 3 of 13 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Drake Waterfowl doesn't cover everything, but keeps bmf1600 kevlar primaloft wader and whole wader (strap to sole) covered to 4 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 Drake Waterfowl'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 4 years
  • Partial coverageBMF1600 Kevlar Primaloft wader4 years
  • Partial coverageWhole wader (strap to sole)3 years
  • Partial coverageSpoonie waders1 year
Varies by model line

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

  • WadersFull: None. Partial to 4 years
  • Waterfowl WadersFull: 4 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Check the warranty page to see which wader models get 3 years versus 1 year.
  • Bought from Drake? Have your order number ready. Bought from a dealer? Open a support ticket to get a return number.
  • You pay to ship the waders in; Drake ships the replacement back free.
  • If you bought from a dealer, register your waders with Drake; claims are looked up by the registered name.
  • You pay to ship the waders to Drake; Drake ships the replacement back free.
  • Older or unlisted wader models have different terms.

How other brands compare for fishing apparel & waders

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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. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  5. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
  6. Cabela'sMost items60 days
Show all 9 stores
  1. West MarineMost items60 days
  2. ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
  3. 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.

Other things Drake Waterfowl makes

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