If you want to give a long-lasting gift this year that your recipient won’t necessarily have to replace in a year or two, the following companies offer great returns, replacements, repair, and exchange policies and warranties. Whether you have an accident-prone friend who needs to protect their electronics (or, if, like me, you are that friend), loved ones who love to unplug by camping, workout finds, home cooks, or even musicians on your list this year, here are 34 companies that you should consider buying gifts from because they offer lifetime guarantees. They are listed in alphabetical order. (Note: LL Bean used to have a lifetime warranty on all items sold, but the retailer ended it in 2018. As of 2018, LL Bean offers returns within one year of purchase for a refund. REI also offers returns within one year of purchase).
34 Companies With Lifetime Guarantees
1. Adidas Lifetime Guarantee
Adidas offers repairs or replacements to any items that have manufacturer defects.
2. All-Clad Lifetime Guarantee
This upscale cookware brand stands behind its product from the date of purchase and promises to repair or replace any item found defective in material, construction, or workmanship under normal use and following care instructions. All-Clad even warrants its non-stick coating on pans with a lifetime guarantee. Do note, however, that the warranties are different for their kitchen electrics and spare parts and accessories.
3. Briggs & Riley Lifetime Guarantee
Give the traveler in your life luggage with a lifetime warranty, like Briggs & Riley. The brand offers an unlimited lifetime “Simple As That Guarantee” to repair or replace your bag, even if it’s an airline and not a manufacturer defect that causes the damage.
4. Camelbak Lifetime Guarantee
Camelbak bags have “Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee” against manufacturer and workmanship defects to bags and other accessories.
5. Chaco Lifetime Guarantee
Chaco offers a lifetime warranty on their sandals from manufacturer defects, making them a great option for the sandal-loving outdoorsy person in your life.
6. Columbia Sportswear Lifetime Guarantee
Columbia Sportwear offers a limited lifetime warranty on their outerwear and other products for normal wear and tear.
7. Craftsman Lifetime Guarantee
The handy people in your life will love just about anything from Craftsman—the quality is fantastic, and many of the brand’s tools come with a lifetime guarantee, though certain items’ warranties may vary.
8. Darn Tough Socks Lifetime Guarantee
The Vermont-based sock company offers a 100% unconditional guarantee on their—indeed—Darn Tough Socks, promising, “If our socks are not the most comfortable, durable and best fitting socks you have ever owned, return them for another pair.”
9. Davek Lifetime Guarantee
When it rains it pours, and you won’t care with a Davek umbrella. The brand offers an unconditional lifetime guarantee on its premium umbrellas.
10. Duluth Trading Company Lifetime Guarantee
Duluth Trading Company has a generous one-year return policy on everything from footwear and outerwear to regular clothing, after which it considers returns for items that may be defective or otherwise “don’t perform as designed.”
11. Eddie Bauer Lifetime Guarantee
Eddie Bauer’s lifetime guarantee makes their cozy flannels and high-quality outerwear well-worth the price.
12. Feetures Lifetime Guarantee
Feeture offers premium, high-performance athletic socks designed to give fewer blisters, and the family-owned brand takes their work seriously enough to offer a lifetime guarantee on their footwear.
13. Filson Lifetime Guarantee
Filson offers a lifetime guarantee on manufacturer defects and damage on most products.
14. Gibson Lifetime Guarantee
Treat the musician in your life! Gibson offers a generous warranty on defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the instrument—but be sure to check the qualifications and not to alter or modify the instrument!
15. Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee
If you’re giving the gift of window treatments—maybe you just bought a house—take note that Hunter Douglas supports its products with this lifetime warranty.
16. Hydro Flask Lifetime Guarantee
You’ll have a lifetime warranty on manufacturer defects or shipping damage for Hydro Flask flasks or bottles.
17. Jansport Lifetime Guarantee
Jansport’s lifetime guarantee promises to repair or replace backpacks, bags, totes, cases, and pouches forever if they’re damaged by manufacturer defects. Damage not covered under warranty may be repaired for “a reasonable rate” and shipping fee.
18. Le Creuset Lifetime Guarantee
Depending on the item, Le Creuset has a limited lifetime warranty for manufacturer defects on certain products, including their cast iron, toughened nonstick items, tri-ply stainless steel, and metal bakeware.
19. Leupold Lifetime Guarantee
Leupold creates premium range finders. The brand will replace its binoculars, riflescopes, and spotting scopes forever—even if you’re not the original owner!
20. Lululemon Lifetime Guarantee
Lululemon has a generous return policy for items throughout their normal lifetime (about five years for leggings), but only for manufacturer defects or issues with workmanship. If your leggings or gear are damaged through accidents or normal wear and tear, they aren’t covered. Their general return and exchange policy for any other issues is 30 days (with an extended grace period for the holidays from October 21 through January 23) for unworn/unused merchandise that still has tags.
21. Manduka Lifetime Guarantee
Great for the yogi in your life, Manduka offers lifetime guarantees on several of their signature yoga mats.
22. NEMO Equipment
Campers, rejoice! NEMO Equipment offers a lifetime warranty on most outdoor gear against manufacturing defects.
23. Nordstrom Lifetime Guarantee
Nordstrom lets you return or exchange almost anything, for any reason, at any time.
24. The North Face Lifetime Guarantee
The North Face Limited Lifetime Warranty promises,“The North Face products are fully warranted to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. If a product ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, even after extended use, we will repair the product, without charge, or replace it, at our discretion.”
25. Orvis Lifetime Guarantee
Orvis offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on most items, as well as a special guarantee on its ToughChew dog beds if your pooch chews through it. If they chew through the replacement, you can get another replacement or a full refund.
26. Otterbox Lifetime Guarantee
Otterbox will replace broken electronics and phone cases for free—all you have to pay for is shipping.
27. Osprey Lifetime Guarantee
Osprey Packs are great gift options for the backpackers and campers in your life, as well as anyone you know who travels and carries a lot in general. The brand notes on their website, “Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason or free of charge — whether it was produced in 1974 or yesterday. If we are unable to perform a functional repair on your pack, we will happily replace it.”
28. Patagonia Lifetime Guarantee
Patagonia boasts an “Ironclad Guarantee” on their outdoor and sporting gear. Damage due to normal wear and tear will be covered for a small fee.
29. Pelican Products Lifetime Guarantee
Pelican Products has a lifetime Guarantee of Excellence against manufacturer defects and breakage on its electronic casings. The brand also guarantees its products are watertight (if properly sealed) up to a depth of 1 meter.
30. Smith Optics Lifetime Guarantee
Smith Optics will repair or replace their sunglasses, helmets, and goggles from manufacturer or workmanship damage.
31. Swiftwick Socks Lifetime Guarantee
These high-performance socks promote themselves as being the best you’ve ever worn. And if they’re not, “we invite you to mail (prepaid) the laundered socks and request a replacement pair of equal value,” says the Swiftwick website.
32. Tervis Tumbler Lifetime Guarantee
Tervis Tumblers offer lifetime guarantees against manufacturer defects of their classic insulated tumblers.
33. Tilley Lifetime Guarantee
Tilley has a “Guarantee for Life” on their hats with registration.
34. Timbuk2 Lifetime Guarantee
Timbuk2 offers a lifetime warranty on all of the brand’s bags, but not clothing or other accessories. Next, check out the best gifts for boomers under $50!
