Outdoor Apparel: warranties compared
11 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
7 of 11 brands cover outdoor apparel in full for one year or less. 4 brands cover everything for life. 7 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 8 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Arc'teryx75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Filson75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3The North Face75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 4Patagonia70/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 5Black Diamond45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
- 6Fjallraven45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole productVaries by model line
- 7Royal Robbins45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole garment
- 8Tilley40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Labeled hats and apparel
- 9prAna18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 10KÜHL14/100Full: NonePartial: to 18 monthsPartial covers: Whole product
- 11David Donahue10/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 monthsPartial covers: Defects in quality or workmanship
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 tear9 of 11 brands
- Tears5 of 11 brands
- Fading3 of 11 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse1 of 11 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 11 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for outdoor apparel.
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
Show all 12 stores
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for outdoor 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 outdoor apparel has the best warranty?
On paper, Arc'teryx scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on outdoor 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?
1 of 11 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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