Simms warranty for fishing apparel & waders
The short version
Simms covers fishing apparel & waders in full for 2 months, then keeps leak repairs covered to 1 year. That full coverage is longer than most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Simms'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: 2 monthsPartial: to 1 year
- Full coverageLeaks (replacement)2 months
- Partial coverageLeak repairs1 year
- Partial coveragePaid repairs after year oneA fee appliesNone
Varies by model line
Simms words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- WadersFull: 2 months. Partial to 1 year
- Fishing apparel, outerwear and footwearFull: None. No partial coverage
- Wading Boots, Rain Gear & Fishing PacksFull: None. No partial coverage
- WadersFull: 2 months. Partial to 1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- The warranty page does not say how long apparel and footwear are covered; ask Simms.
- Keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
- Keep your receipt: dealer purchases need the original sales receipt or proof of purchase.
- You pay shipping to Simms; Simms pays the return shipping.
- After the first year Simms repairs waders for a flat $60 including return shipping.
- Damage from barbed wire, campfires or heavy wear is repaired for a fee, not under warranty.
How other brands compare for fishing apparel & waders
- 1. Grundéns45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Onyx21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 3. Drake Waterfowl20/100 · Full: None
- 4. Banded18/100 · Full: None
- 5. AFTCO15/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
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
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
Show all 9 stores
- West MarineMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- 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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