Kelty warranty for tents & shelters
The short version
Kelty doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product (defects) covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 10 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Kelty'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: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageWhole product (defects)Lifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only, for products bought from an authorized seller.
- Keep your original receipt; Kelty asks for proof of purchase.
- Kelty decides whether to repair or replace the item.
How other brands compare for tents & shelters
- 1. Big Agnes75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 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.
Other things Kelty makes
- Backpacks & Bags45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
- Sleeping Bags & Pads13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
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