Hunting Apparel: warranties compared
13 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
11 of 13 brands cover hunting apparel in full for one year or less. ALPS OutdoorZ and Badlands cover everything for life. 5 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 3 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1ALPS OutdoorZ75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Badlands75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Columbia PFG45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
- 4Ozonics21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5ScentLok21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Cabela's13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Store-brand apparel and footwear
- 7RedHead13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 8Realtree10/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 monthsPartial covers: Whole product (Realtree.com purchases)
- 9Drake Waterfowl10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 10First Lite10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 11KUIU10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 12Sitka Gear10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 13Sitka8/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Hunt waders (repair cost capped)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 tear10 of 13 brands
- Tears3 of 13 brands
- Fading1 of 13 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for hunting apparel.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost 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
Show all 9 stores
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for hunting apparel 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 hunting apparel has the best warranty?
On paper, ALPS OutdoorZ scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on hunting apparel 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?
None of the 13 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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