Step 1:

  • Before initiating a return, you must confirm that your gear's issue is a result of a manufacturing flaw in materials or workmanship. High Sierra distinguishes between factory errors such as defective seams, failing zipper tracks, or structural hardware issues and wear and tear. This ensures the support team can validate that the hardware is an authentic product used for its intended purpose.

  • You should have your Product Name and Original Receipt ready for review. Keeping a digital copy of your Dated Proof of Purchase is a mechanical necessity for validating that your gear qualifies for a professional assessment. Note that damage caused by airline handling (such as crushed shells or ripped fabric from transit) is generally handled through a claim with the carrier rather than the manufacturer's warranty.

Step 2:

  • If your bag has developed a structural flaw, such as a telescopic handle failure or a detached shoulder strap, it is time to perform a visual assessment. You must compile high-resolution photographs of the Defective Area, the Full Product, and the Internal ID Tag (located inside the lining, which contains the manufacturing codes).

  • To initiate the process, you must access the official High Sierra or Samsonite Service portal to open a digital intake ticket. You must provide a detailed description of the failure along with your photos and proof of purchase. The support team will perform a formal assessment to determine if the item requires a repair at an authorized center or a full unit replacement.

Step 3:

  • To resolve a hardware failure, the brand utilizes a Service Center Network model. Once your claim is authorized, you may be directed to ship the item to an authorized repair facility. It is important to note that while the repair or replacement hardware may be provided at no charge for confirmed defects, the consumer is typically responsible for the Shipping Costs to the service center.

  • If a manufacturing defect is confirmed, the technician will restore the unit using genuine parts. If the item is deemed beyond economical repair, High Sierra will replace the product with a comparable model. This structured approach ensures that your adventure gear is returned to professional standards, keeping you ready for your next excursion.

High Sierra Warranty Period:

  • Warranty Period: Limited Lifetime Warranty (applicable to most technical backpacks and adventure luggage).

  • Standard Gear: 5-Year Limited Warranty (standard for specific wheeled duffels and travel collections).

  • Accessories: 1-Year Limited Warranty (typically applicable to packing cubes, toiletry kits, and smaller travel accessories).

High Sierra Contact Information:

Email Support

warranty@highsierra.com

Phone Number

1-888-368-1304

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

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What is covered under the High Sierra Warranty?

Eligible for Coverage: The Standard Manufacturers’ Warranty

  • Material Integrity: Coverage for defects in fabric weaving or premature delamination of coatings.
  • Hardware Failures: Protection against manufacturing flaws in buckles, wheels, and telescopic handles.
  • Structural Workmanship: Coverage for improper stitching, detached straps, or zipper track assembly errors.
  • Component Restoration: Professional repair using factory-certified parts for functional defects.
  • Replacement Provision: Delivery of a new equivalent product if a manufacturing flaw is unrepairable.

What is NOT covered under the High Sierra Warranty?

Exclusions: Standard Warranty Limitations

  • Transport Damage: Protection does not cover damage caused by airlines, couriers, or baggage handlers.
  • Accidental Misuse: Damage resulting from overloading the bag, dragging it over improper surfaces, or fire.
  • Normal Wear: Gradual aesthetic fading of colors, minor abrasions, or pilling of mesh padding over time.
  • Unauthorized Repair: Any warranty is void if the bag is repaired by a non-authorized service provider.
  • Cosmetic Scuffs: Minor scratches on hard shells or wheels that do not affect the functional performance.

Products of High Sierra:

Our complete claim assistance covers all High Sierra products, including:

Product name
Backpacks
Access
Loop
Swerve
Fatboy multi-compartment series.
Wheeled Duffels
AT8
Endeavor
Fairway high-capacity travel gear.
Outdoor & Tech
Hydration packs
hiking frames
specialized ski/snowboard bags.
Business Travel
High Sierra Business cases
laptop-specific commuter bags.

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