Lifetime warranty for kayaks & paddleboards
The short version
Lifetime doesn't cover everything, but keeps kayak covered to 5 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 Lifetime'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 5 years
- Partial coverageKayak5 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only and cannot be transferred.
- Every claim needs a dated sales receipt or proof of purchase, plus photos of the damaged parts.
- You pay shipping to and from the factory for warranty parts or returns.
How other brands compare for kayaks & paddleboards
- 1. Old Town45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Pelican Sport45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Ascend43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Retrospec32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 6. Perception23/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for kayaks & paddleboards.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- BackcountryOversized and freight items (bikes, kayaks, surfboards, car racks, indoor bikes)90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
Show all 15 stores
- 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
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for kayaks & paddleboards where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Lifetime makes
- Balls & Hoops23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Boats & Kayaks10/100Full: None. No partial coverage.
- Desks10/100Full: None. No partial coverage.
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