Big Agnes warranty for tents & shelters
The short version
Big Agnes covers tents & shelters in full for life, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 10 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Big Agnes'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 productLifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Must be bought from an authorized retailer or Big Agnes; keep your receipt.
- Big Agnes has to inspect the item before deciding on coverage.
- Normal wear and accidents aren't covered, but they will repair them at low cost.
How other brands compare for tents & shelters
- 2. Kelty45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Marmot45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Wenzel35/100 · Full: None
- 5. Coleman23/100 · Full: None
- 6. Smittybilt23/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
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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