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ADV Warranty

Coverage & Claims

Warranty

We make durable goods for athletes and active lifestyles, and we stand behind them. Gear that gets fixed stays in play and out of a landfill β€” which is the whole idea.

What you're covered for

Bags & Packing Cubes
10-Year
Limited Warranty
From date of purchase, on gear bought from getadv.com or an authorized retailer.
Dampeners
Lifetime
Warranty
Yes, really. They're small, they're cheap, and we'd rather just replace them.

Proof of purchase required. Amazon orders count β€” use your Amazon order number.

The whole test

If something on your bag stops working, it's covered. If it just looks used, it isn't.

Covered
  • Zippers, sliders & pulls
  • Clips, buckles & snap hooks
  • Straps & attachment points
  • Handles
  • Seams & seam tape
  • Mesh pockets
  • Structural fabric & elastic
Not covered
  • Scuffs & scratches
  • Stains
  • Fading & UV wear
  • Blemishes
  • Cosmetic aging

We're not going to make you prove it was a factory defect and not just β€œusing it a lot.” Using it a lot is the point. If it broke while you were playing, traveling, or hauling your gear the way this bag was built to be hauled, we'll take care of it.

And your bag is supposed to look like it's been somewhere. That's not damage, that's a rΓ©sumΓ©.

A few things we can't cover

  • The airline. We love your bag. Baggage handlers, historically, do not.
  • Your dog. Or your cat, or the raccoon that got into the garage. If a pet decided your bag was a chew toy, that one's between the two of you.
  • The car. Backing over your own bag is a rite of passage. It is not, however, a manufacturing defect.
  • Genuine accidents of the sort that make a good story.

That said β€” reach out anyway. We're reasonable people, we've heard worse, and we'd much rather find a way to help than read you a clause.

How a claim works

  1. File your claim

    Head to returns.getadv.com with your order number, a photo, and a short description of what happened. The photo does most of the work β€” we can usually tell what went wrong at a glance.

  2. We get you the fastest good fix

    Sometimes that's a replacement part in the mail, sometimes a new bag, sometimes we'll just cover a repair at a shop near you. We'll tell you what we recommend and why. Repairs and replacements are issued at ADV's discretion.

Who pays shipping

Order type What you pay
Domestic (U.S.) If we need your bag back, you cover shipping it to us. We cover the return trip β€” your repaired or replacement bag ships back to you on us.
International If shipping is needed, it's on you in both directions. Before it comes to that, we'll look at every option that doesn't involve putting a bag on a plane β€” more often than not, there's a faster fix.

Good to know

Replacements. Where possible we fill warranty replacements from open-box or gently used stock that meets our quality standards, or new items if those aren't available. Replacements carry the same 10-year or lifetime term as your original purchase.

ADV Renew. Renewed and refurbished bags carry their own 1-year functional warranty. See our Renew warranty page.

Authorized purchases only. Gear bought from unauthorized resellers or aftermarket platforms isn't covered.

Limitations. We've built our reputation on making high-quality gear and offering the best customer service out there, and we'll keep up our end. We just ask you to keep up yours:

  • Cosmetic damage β€” scratches, blemishes, stains, and fading aren't covered. We build gear to develop character over time, not flaws.
  • Intentional misuse β€” damage from misuse, neglect, or deliberate destruction isn't covered. Our bags are built for a lot of things. They are not built for all things.
  • Lost or stolen items β€” we can't replace what walked off. For peace of mind, insure your gear.
  • Fraudulent claims β€” deliberate damage or duplicate claims will be denied.
  • Inspection β€” occasionally we may ask you to send the product in for a closer look before approving a claim.

ADV reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.