Patagonia warranty for outdoor apparel
The short version
Patagonia covers outdoor apparel in full for life, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 11 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Patagonia'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: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole productA fee appliesLifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- You can return it to the store you bought it from or send it to Patagonia.
- Mail-in repairs cost $15 round-trip shipping for most items; clean the item before sending.
- Normal wear and tear is repaired for a reasonable charge, not free.
- Keep your receipt: proof of purchase may be requested for quality issues.
How other brands compare for outdoor apparel
- 1. Arc'teryx75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Filson75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. The North Face75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 5. Black Diamond45/100 · Full: None
- 6. Fjallraven45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
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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