Rain Gear: warranties compared
4 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
4 of 4 brands cover rain gear in full for one year or less. 3 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Galvin Green45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Waterproof fabric/membrane; Zippers, lining, trims and stitching
- 2FootJoy15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Waterproofing
- 3Frogg Toggs10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 4Free Country8/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole garment
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 tear3 of 4 brands
- Leaks1 of 4 brands
- Tears1 of 4 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for rain gear.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 21 stores
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for rain gear 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 rain gear has the best warranty?
On paper, Galvin Green scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime.
Is a long warranty on rain gear 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 4 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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