We’re constantly searching for ways to cut costs, and one reliable strategy is buying items from companies that provide lifetime warranties. That means they’ll repair or replace a product if it fails.
You might pay more initially, but durable goods — especially those backed by solid lifetime guarantees — often save you money over time.
From backpacks to kitchen knives, below is a roundup of 21 brands that offer unconditional lifetime coverage — plus 32 more that promise to cover manufacturer defects indefinitely or for extended periods.
Note: If you buy an item with a lifetime warranty or guarantee, be sure to keep the receipt and know where you file it. Many of these programs require proof of purchase and don’t apply to items purchased through third-party resellers. In some cases, companies also require you to register your purchase to qualify for lifetime protection.
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21 Companies That Offer Lifetime Warranties
Yes — in many cases these warranties even cover ordinary wear in some form.
1. Cutco
Cutco, founded in Olean, New York, in 1949, offers a “forever guarantee” that applies even to knives passed along as gifts or hand-me-downs. The warranty includes complimentary sharpening to extend the knife’s life — you just cover shipping.
“We want every Cutco owner to be satisfied forever, and when the product is passed along, we will continue to back that pledge,” reads the company site.
“If at any time you are not satisfied with the performance of your product, we will correct the problem or replace the product.”
2. JanSport
Backpack maker JanSport, founded in 1967, is well-known for its robust warranty. The company guarantees almost all of its backpacks, messenger bags, fanny packs and hiking packs for the lifetime of the product.
“JanSport branded products covered by this warranty are warranted to the original owner against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product,” JanSport explains.
The warranty covers defects like torn seams, faulty zippers and broken buckles. It does not cover normal wear and tear such as fading or scuffing.
3. Manduka
This California-based firmguarantees many of its yoga matsfor the mat’s lifetime. Manduka says a properly cared-for mat can last about a decade.
A Manduka PRO mat costs around $138, but if you practice often the investment can pay off as the mat wears slowly. The PRO Extra Large, a multi-use mat, is excluded from the lifetime guarantee. The guarantee is a one-time offer and doesn’t apply to purchases from unauthorized resellers aside from Manduka Yoga or Amazon.
4. Feetures
Feetures, a family-owned sock maker in North Carolina, produces high-performance socks for runners and athletes. It provides a replacement pair or refund at any point under its lifetime promise. Click the link to see how simple it is to request a replacement.
5. Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer, an outdoor apparel and gear brand, backs its products with an unconditional lifetime guarantee.
“We design all our products to last, and we test and manufacture to the highest quality standards,” the company states. “If your Eddie Bauer product has a defect in materials or workmanship, you may return it, with proof of purchase, within 60 days, for a replacement or refund back to the original form of payment.”
6. Craftsman
Ask any regular tool user and they’ll likely mention Craftsman’s warranty.
Many Craftsman tools — wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, ratchets and sockets — are eligible for lifetime replacement at no charge.
The company’s site explains you can return a product that failed to perform “for any reason” to a retail partner without proof of purchase. Other items require a valid warranty for repair or replacement. This page outlines how Craftsman manages repairs and replacements.
7. Osprey
Osprey’s “All Mighty Guarantee” promises lifetime coverage on its bags and backpacks.
The brand’s tagline: Any reason, any product, any era.
“Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason free of charge—whether it was purchased in 1974 or yesterday,” the company says.
“If we are unable to perform a functional repair on your pack, we will happily replace it.”
8. Vermont Teddy Bear
If you buy a stuffed bear from Vermont Teddy Bear, it’s covered by the company’s lifetime warranty.
The brand even invites you to send a damaged bear to its “Bear Hospital.” Fill out a hospital form to admit your plush friend, where a “Bear doctor” will nurse it back over three to four weeks.
9. Duluth Trading Company
Duluth Trading Company, maker of workwear, outerwear and footwear, offers a “No Bull Guarantee.”
They allow returns within one year. After that, they’ll “consider returns for items that are defective or don’t perform as designed.”
10. Davek
Buy a durable Davek umbrella (priced roughly $95 to $350) and you’ll get the company’s unconditional lifetime guarantee.
“We want this to be the last umbrella you will ever need,” the brand says.
Owners must register their umbrellas to be eligible for lifetime coverage.
11. Zippo
Zippo produces windproof lighters, hand warmers and knives. Its repair pledge for lighters is: “It works or we fix it free.”
“We don’t make that promise lightly,” Zippo explains.
“We know that behind every Zippo Windproof Lighter sent for repair is an owner depending on our promise to get it back in working order. Whether a Windproof Lighter is five years, 25 years, or 50 years old, it will serve as a dependable source of flame for years to come — we guarantee it!”
12. Leupold
Beaverton, Oregon–based Leupold makes scopes, binoculars and rangefinders for golfers, hunters, security professionals and police.
The company will replace scopes, binoculars and spotting scopes forever — for original owners or subsequent owners — under its lifetime guarantee.
“You don’t need proof of ownership or a warranty card, and there’s no time limit,” the company states.
“We do this because we believe in superior quality and craftsmanship, and we’re confident your Leupold won’t let you down.”
13. Red Oxx
Red Oxx travel gear is backed by the brand’s “No Bull” Lifetime Warranty, meaning it will repair or replace items without fuss.
Thisunconditional lifetime warrantyapplies to any Red Oxx product ever made.
14. Darn Tough Socks
Vermont-based Darn Tough offers a 100% unconditional lifetime warranty on its socks, which are marketed as exceptionally durable.
“If these aren’t the longest-lasting socks you’ve ever owned, you can return them to us for another pair. No receipt needed, just the pair in question,” the company promises.
The warranty is unconditional and without fine print.
15. L.L. Bean
Buy something from L.L. Bean and you’ve likely heard of its famous lifetime guarantee. The Maine-based retailer covers clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, backpacks and more.
You can return an L.L. Bean item for any reason within one year. After that, the company may accept returns for items defective in materials or craftsmanship, its site notes.
16. XIKAR
XIKAR, which makes cigar accessories, provides a limited lifetime warranty on all its products. Mail in your lighter or cutter and the company will repair or replace it at no cost.
Be aware they may send a refurbished equivalent depending on the item’s age and condition.
17. Orvis
Orvis backs its merchandise with a Great Catch Guarantee, promising to make things right if a product or service disappoints. Returns and exchanges can be handled by mail or at Orvis stores.
18. Away
Away makes luggage with built-in batteries for charging devices. The brand offers a lifetime limited warranty on non-electronic parts of its suitcases. If the shell, wheels, handles or zippers fail, Away will repair or replace the bag for free.
Coverage applies to the original owner and requires the bag to have been used for travel (air, car, train, boat or foot). The issue must impair the product’s function. Electronic components like batteries are covered for two years.
19. Briggs & Riley
Briggs & Riley, marking decades of business, stands behind its lifetime guarantee on luggage and bags.
“Our lifetime guarantee repairs all functional aspects of every bag we make.” The company emphasizes the pledge as part of reducing landfill-bound luggage. See more here.
20. Vortex Optics
Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics manufactures rifle scopes, binoculars and other optics for hunters, wildlife pros, law enforcement and the military. Its Very Important Promise (VIP) will repair or replace damaged gear free of charge.
The warranty is fully transferable and requires no receipt.
“It doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics riflescopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods and monoculars,” the company explains.
21. Buy Me Once
Buy Me Once is a different model — it doesn’t make products but curates and promotes items from brands that offer lifetime warranties. See its mission here.
32 Brands That Cover Manufacturer Defects
These companies may not cover routine wear and tear, but they will repair or replace items with manufacturing defects via limited lifetime warranties or other guarantees.
22. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)
Vancouver’s MEC has supplied snow, climbing, hiking, running and camping gear since 1971.
MEC’s “Rocksolid Guarantee” applies to its products and even to the advice staff provide.
“If the quality of an item hasn’t met your expectations, you can bring it back,” the company says.
“We also guarantee the product selection advice we give. If something you purchased based on this advice turns out to be unsuitable, you can bring it back for an exchange, refund or credit.”
23. Columbia
Outdoor brand Columbia offers a limited lifetime warranty on outerwear and gear such as jackets and backpacks.
Columbia won’t cover normal wear and tear but will replace items that have manufacturing defects.
If a zipper fails, for instance, you can send the jacket in for inspection. If the warranty team finds a covered defect, they’ll repair it or issue credit so you can replace the item. Shoes and sportswear have a one-year warranty.
24. Patagonia
Patagonia’s “Ironclad Guarantee” pledges to replace or repair gear that doesn’t perform as expected. The brand covers apparel and equipment for climbing, skiing, surfing, fishing and trail running.
“We guarantee everything we make,” Patagonia states. “If you are not satisfied with one of our products at the time you receive it, or if one of our products does not perform to your satisfaction, return it to the store you bought it from or to Patagonia for a repair, replacement or refund.”
Patagonia will repair wear-and-tear damage for a reasonable fee.
25. REI
REI discontinued its no-questions-asked lifetime return policy in 2013, but the co-op still accepts returns for items with manufacturing defects at any time under its limited warranty.
Members can return items for any reason up to one year after purchase (nonmembers have shorter return windows).
26. Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s famed return practice is extremely customer-friendly. While there isn’t a strict formal return policy, the retailer will accept returns or exchanges for most items for virtually any reason.
“We stand behind our goods and services and want customers to be satisfied with them,” the company explains. “We’ll always do our best to take care of customers — our philosophy is to deal with them fairly and reasonably.”
27. Adidas
Adidas will repair or replace items that have manufacturer defects or deviate from factory specifications within six months of purchase. Its warranty excludes normal wear and tear.
28. Jostens
Ring maker Jostens provides a limited lifetime warranty on many rings, including high school, college and youth sports rings.
They will resize, refinish, polish, clean and replace simulated stones for the life of the ring if you are the original owner.
29. Le Creuset
Le Creuset’s colorful cookware often comes with limited lifetime coverage on cast iron, tri-ply stainless, metal bakeware and some nonstick pieces. Warranty terms differ by product, so check individual items.
The warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for normal household use but excludes normal wear and tear. Follow the care instructions to remain eligible.
30. Tervis
Tervis produces insulated cups, bottles and mugs with decorative designs. Its classic insulated items come with a lifetime guarantee: if an inspection finds a material or workmanship defect, Tervis will replace it at no cost.
Legacy stainless steel items carry a five-year guarantee; Tervis Traveler stainless steel items are covered for two years. Warranties exclude normal wear, misuse or accessories.
31. Wüsthof
Wüsthof, crafting knives since 1814, provides a lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.
32. Rainbow Sandals
Jay “Sparky” Longley started Rainbow Sandals in 1972. The company guarantees its flip-flops “for the lifetime of the sole.”
The sandals are eligible for warranty until you wear through the top or bottom layer of the sole. Coverage applies to manufacturing defects, such as a pulled strap or unglued sole layers, and the company will repair or replace covered issues free of charge.
33. Filson
Seattle-based Filson, in business since 1897, offers a lifetime guarantee against failures in workmanship and materials. Clean items before sending them for service; abused or misused products aren’t covered and dirty items may be returned for cleaning prior to repair.
34. The North Face
Most The North Face products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the item, excluding shoes and items from The North Face Renewed series (which have a one-year warranty).
35. Skullcandy
Skullcandy sells a range of earbuds and headphones. Most products have a one-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects; items purchased before April 1, 2021, had a two-year limited warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims.
36. Hydro Flask
Began in Bend, Oregon, in 2009, Hydro Flask makes insulated bottles and food containers. Its Let’s Go! Promise covers manufacturer defects (not normal wear) and may apply for a lifetime or five years depending on the product.
The company will replace bottles with faulty or leaking caps, lost insulation, shipping damage, or rattling issues.
37. Dakine
Dakine, founded in Hawaii in 1979 and now based in Hood River, Oregon, makes gear for snow, surf and cycling. Its 10-year limited lifetime warranty protects backpacks and bags against manufacturing defects but excludes normal wear. Gloves, accessories and certain gear have two-year or one-year limits.
Manufacturer defects include seam tears, stitching flaws that affect usability, and zipper failures.
38. Chaco
Sandal maker Chaco offers a limited lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty excludes normal wear, fit issues, outside repairs, or sandals worn beyond repair.
39. Timbuk2
Timbuk2 makes messenger bags, backpacks and duffels. It provides a lifetime warranty on bags (excluding headwear, apparel and footwear) covering defects in materials or workmanship.
“Your Timbuk2 bag is sewn by hand and might contain some slight imperfections. Like Daniel Craig or Marilyn Monroe, the slight imperfections are what add character to an already awesome product,” the brand notes.
40. CamelBak
The “Got Your Bak” guarantee covers defects in materials and workmanship for CamelBak reservoirs, backpacks, bottles and accessories. The program applies to products that fail due to manufacturing defects, according to the company.
41. Polar Bottle
If a Polar Bottle breaks or is faulty because of “defects in materials and workmanship,” Polar Bottle will replace it within the product’s practical lifetime. The warranty doesn’t cover normal wear, accidents, improper care or nonstandard use.
42. Gibson
Founded in 1894, Gibson has long been a favorite among guitarists. Gibson guarantees instruments free from defects in workmanship or materials and will repair or replace instruments that don’t meet those standards. The warranty applies to the original purchaser only.
It excludes modified instruments, damage from misuse, negligence, accident or improper operation, and instruments purchased from unauthorized dealers or bought used.
43. Big Green Egg
Every Big Green Egg ceramic cooker includes a limited lifetime warranty covering ceramic components such as the dome, base, damper top, fire box and fire ring.
The guarantee is valid for the original owner, so secondhand purchases aren’t eligible, and you must register your product to make a claim.
44. Tupperware
Tupperware, famous for food storage, also makes many other kitchen products. Tupperware’s site states its products “will not chip, crack, break or peel…when used under normal, non-commercial use, for the lifetime of the product.”
Some components may be excluded depending on the item (for example, silicone parts of the Microwave Pressure Cooker are not covered). For warranty claims, contact a local Tupperware consultant or customer service.
45. Calphalon
Calphalon makes durable cookware and many items come with a lifetime warranty.
“Calphalon will replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to the instructions,” the company states. Some older Calphalon products have a 10-year warranty instead of lifetime coverage.
46. Cross
Since 1846 Cross has produced writing instruments and accessories. The company provides a lifetime mechanical warranty on writing instruments and shorter guarantees for leather goods and watches.
“To uphold the trust you place in us, Cross products are unquestionably guaranteed against mechanical failure. Writing Instruments are backed by a Lifetime Mechanical Warranty. Cross-branded leather accessories and journals are backed by a Two-Year Warranty,” the company says.
47. Lupine Pet
Lupine Pet makes durable collars, leashes and pet gear and offers a GUARANTEED (Even if Chewed) program. Lupine Pet will replace items accidentally damaged during normal pet activities, even chewing accidents.
They won’t replace lost or outgrown items, or products with normal wear or fading.
48. Kryptonite Lock
Kryptonite makes locks for bikes, motorcycles and ATVs and backs them with a lifetime limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Kryptonite’s bike lights carry a two-year warranty.
49. Kingston Technology
Kingston, founded in 1987 making memory chips, now sells SSDs, USB drives and memory cards. Many Kingston products carry a lifetime warranty; others have warranties from one to five years depending on the item. See the full list on Kingston’s warranty page.
50. Stanley Tools
Stanley produces a wide array of tools, and many of them are covered by a lifetime warranty. Covered items include wrenches, sockets, ratchets, drive accessories, tape measures, hand tools and garden tools. Some products have shorter warranty terms.
51. Tilley
Tilley offers a lifetime guarantee on many hats. If a hat is guaranteed for life, the label inside will indicate it. You must register the hat within 60 days of purchase for coverage.
“Your Tilley hat should be treasured,” the company says. “We are so confident in our craftsmanship that some of our hats are Guaranteed for Life against normal wear and tear, poor workmanship, or faulty material. If your hat is Guaranteed for Life, we will repair or replace it free of charge.”
52. Fiskars
Fiskars makes everything from kitchen knives to garden shears and stands behind its products with a lifetime warranty. According to the Fiskars site, their warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship when purchased from Fiskars or an authorized reseller, and is extended only to the original purchaser or giftee.
The warranty excludes sharpening, normal wear from use, and accidental damage.
53. All-Clad
All-Clad produces cookware and kitchen electronics and offers various limited lifetime warranties on different products, including items used to repair their devices.
This article was revised and republished by an independent writer, Jamie Rivers, and edited for clarity. Some contributors helped with reporting.
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