44 Well-Made Products You'll Never Have to Buy Again

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Built to Last

Lifetime guarantees are increasingly rare in the retail world, but consumers bear at least some of the blame. A horde of online dumpster divers forced L.L. Bean to discontinue its lifetime guarantee after they raided secondhand shops for goods they returned for new gear. Customers sued, but the policy's reduction to one year of coverage remains in effect. A few years before that, a rapidly expanding REI made a similar change to its policy after years of abuse. It isn't that companies aren't standing behind their products: They're just getting a little tired of handing out goods to people who went on scavenger hunts for someone else's cast-off gear. Not every company has lost faith, however.


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Zippo Brass Pocket Lighter
Amazon
Le Creuset White Dutch Oven
Amazon
Cross Calais Refillable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Ballpen, Matte Black
Amazon
Stanley Classic Vacuum Insulated Wide Mouth Bottle
Amazon
JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack, Navy
Amazon
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder, 12-Inch
Amazon
Master Lock 1506D Locker Combination Padlock, Blue
Amazon
LEATHERMAN Wingman Multitool
Amazon
Buck Knives The 55 Folding Pocket Knife 2-3/8"
Amazon

Buck Knife

$69 from Amazon
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The buck knife dates back to 1902, but the Buck Knife company has been around since 1945 and is in its fourth generation. Its "Forever Warranty" has helped retain customers by covering knives in case of defects or poor workmanship. If you used the knife (its gear starts around $20 but ranges up to $500) as a hammer, chisel, pry bar, or screwdriver, Buck will either repair it for a fee or get you a new one for 50 percent of the original price — at least, the first time.

CRAFTSMAN Home Tool Kit, 57-Piece (CMMT99446)
Amazon

Craftsman Hand Tools

$50 from Amazon
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After selling exclusively at Sears for nearly 90 years, Craftsman is now part of the Black & Decker Stanley family. You've already seen Stanley on this list, so it shouldn't surprise you that many Craftsman hand tools — including screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, and hammers — get a full lifetime warranty. If it doesn't live up to your standards for any reason, take it back.


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All-Clad Essentials Nonstick Skillet Set, 4-Piece, Grey
Amazon

All-Clad Cookware

$150 from Amazon
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Cookware is going to take a beating even if you treat it right. All-Clad knows this, which is why it guarantees its cookware against defects for life. Granted, the warranty won't help if you scratch up a nonstick surface with a metal utensil or mar the outside with a scouring pad, but everything from a $57 fry pan to $1,500 set of copper pots is guaranteed to survive until you've cooked it into oblivion.

The Runwell 47mm, Black
Shinola
Darn Tough Merino Wool Boot Sock Full Cushion, Eclipse, Medium
Amazon
Wüsthof Gourmet Knife Block Set, Beechwood Block
Amazon
DEWALT 20V MAX 12in. Brushless Cordless Battery Powered Chainsaw
Home Depot

DeWalt Tools

$229 from Home Depot
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We could make a list of tool manufacturers alone that would fit the "for life" bill, but DeWalt is a bit different. For one, it guarantees that its carbide and masonry bits won't break or they'll replace them free of charge. Its multi-tiered warranty also covers mechanics' tools, which they will replace at any point without question. Its hand tools get a limited lifetime warranty that replaces or repairs defective items.

Escali Primo Digital Food Scale, Black
Amazon
Liberty Tabletop Annapolis 60-Piece Flatware Set
Amazon
LupinePet Originals 1-Inch Jelly Roll Adjustable Collar for Medium and Larger Dogs
Amazon
Briggs & Riley Baseline Toiletry Kit, Black
Amazon
Filson 3-Layer Field Jacket Brown, Brown
Amazon

Filson Goods

$395 from Amazon
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Since 1897, the Filson brand of bags, apparel, work gear, outdoor gear, and accessories has been based around being rugged enough to tame the Gold Rush and the western elements. That's given it great confidence in its products, to the point that its guarantee covers repair or replacement of every product it sells for the life of the product should defects, poor workmanship, or even weak materials lead to its demise.


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Davek Solo Umbrella, Classic Black
Amazon
Kobalt 250-Piece Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
Lowe's
Timbuk2 Especial Stash Weatherproof Messenger Bag, Jet Black
Amazon
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Inflatable Travel Pillow Large, Magenta
Amazon
Men's Summit Aero SS Jersey, Blue
Pactimo
Dewit 3-Piece Tool Gift Set with 3-Tine Cultivator
Amazon
Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pen 400 Series, Matte Black
Amazon
Patagonia Women's Better Sweater Jacket, Pelican
Patagonia

Patagonia Clothing

$149 from Backcountry
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Patagonia has made its reputation through clothes that live up to its namesake, a South American region known for its rugged near-Antarctic climate. It doesn't matter if you're buying a pair of $700 waders or a $7 headband: Patagonia's "Ironclad Guarantee" states that "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." Even wear-and-tear will be repaired for a small fee.

CamelBak M.U.L.E. Mountain Biking Hydration Backpack, Kelp/Black
Amazon
Solo Stove Portable Campfire
Amazon

Solo Stove Campfire Stove

$110 from Amazon
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Solo Stove produces a number of high-efficiency portable camp stoves and fire pits. Users who aren't 100 percent satisfied with a purchase for any reason can get a free pre-paid return label for any order shipped within the lower 48 states. Send it back within 30 days for a full refund complete with shipping costs. Return it later, and you'll get store credit and a bill for shipping.

Goughnuts Medium, Green
Amazon

Goughnuts Dog Toys

$28 from Amazon
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Dog toys are made to be chewed and, under normal circumstances, aren't the kind of thing expected to last forever. But Goughnuts has built its brand around safe, chewable dog toys and has implanted a red "Chew Toy Safety Indicator" in each to let you know when they become a hazard for your dog. They'll provide a free replacement, but you're expected to kick in an extra $9.65 for shipping.


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SunGod Classics3 Sunglasses, Daniel DR3 Limited Edition
SunGod

SunGod Classics3 Sunglasses

$90 and up from SunGod
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SunGod sunglasses are supposed to stand up to rigorous athletic tests. As a result, the company offers a lifetime guarantee that will repair these not-so-cheap items free of charge if they break. But "break" does not cover lens scratches, wear and tear, loss or theft, alteration, misuse or abuse.

United By Blue (R)evolution™ 25L Convertible Carryall, Cortado
United By Blue
Benchmade Griptilian 551 Knife with CPM-S30V Steel
Amazon
Dakine Essentials Mini 7 Liter Backpack, Bleached Moss
Amazon
Feetures High Performance Ultra Light No Show Tab, Heather Gray
Amazon
Fiskars Gardening Tools Bypass Pruning Shears
Amazon
Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap, Goji
Amazon
The North Face Men's Waterproof Antora Jacket, Vanadis Grey
Amazon

North Face Gear

$110 from Amazon
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The North Face likes to brag about how some of its 1973 Superlight sleeping bags are still in circulation, which makes having a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects all the more important. Damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over extended time and use aren't covered. Its footwear isn't either.

Orvis Men's Pursell Waterproof Jacket, Khaki
Amazon

Orvis Jackets

$100 to $200 from Amazon
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Orvis says its product guarantees date back to 1856, which makes this iconic outdoor company one of the first (and few) to stand by a 100 percent guarantee. If you don't like a product or have an issue with it, return it at any time for a replacement or a refund. It isn't 100 percent free — you're on the hook for refund shipping — but it isn't laden with a bunch of caveats, either.


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Outdoor Research Men's Echo Hoodie, Pebble
Amazon
Rainbow Sandals Mens The Bentley Luxury Leather, Buckskin
Amazon
Xikar Xi2 Cigar Cutter, Gray
Amazon
Peugeot Paris U'Select Salt and Pepper Mill 9" Set, Natural and Chocolate
Amazon

Peugeot Salt & Pepper Mills

$118 on Amazon
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This is one "lifetime" warranty for which it pays to read the fine print. Yes, the mechanism of this French company's salt and pepper mills is guaranteed for life. But the bodies are only guaranteed two years from the date of purchase for electric versions and five years for manual mills. Considering their sets start at about $30 apiece, and can cost as much as $210, that difference in coverage can get pricey.


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