Tents & Shelters: warranties compared
10 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
9 of 10 brands cover tents & shelters in full for one year or less. Big Agnes covers everything for life. 9 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 3 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Big Agnes75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Kelty45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product (defects)
- 3Marmot45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
- 4Wenzel35/100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 5Coleman23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Coleman PEAK1 tent; Tent
- 6Smittybilt23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Hard-shell popup tent; GEN2 Overlander tent; GEN1 Overlander tent
- 7MSR18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole product (defects)
- 8iKamper15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Rooftop tent; Kitchen, sleep systems and accessories
- 9Roofnest15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Rooftop tent; Accessories
- 10Core Equipment13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Tents, shelters and furniture
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 tear7 of 10 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks3 of 10 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse2 of 10 brands
- Fading2 of 10 brands
- Water damage2 of 10 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for tents & shelters.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 14 stores
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost 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
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for tents & shelters 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 tents & shelters has the best warranty?
On paper, Big Agnes scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on tents & shelters 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 10 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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