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Garmin Forerunner 255 Watch

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SKU: 198839

RUN AT A HIGHER LEVEL

You’re making strides. Now, let’s take the next step. Get the training and recovery insights you’ll need to notch your best time yet.

  • Get an overview of your sleep, HRV status and daily workout with morning report.
  • Charge less, train more with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
  • Push your limits with a built-in triathlon feature and 30+ activity profiles.
  • Plan your strategy with daily suggested workouts, course details and more on the race widget.
  • Utilize a full suite of advanced metrics and training tools to reach your goals.
  • Pay for your post-workout coffee with Garmin Pay contactless payments.


General

LENS MATERIAL

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

BEZEL MATERIAL

fiber-reinforced polymer

QUICK RELEASE BANDS yes (22 mm, Industry standard)
STRAP MATERIAL

silicone

PHYSICAL SIZE

45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 (mm)

Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mm

WEIGHT

49 g

WATER RATING 5 ATM
DISPLAY TYPE sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
DISPLAY SIZE 1.3" (33 mm) diameter
DISPLAY RESOLUTION 260 x 260 pixels
COLOR DISPLAY
BATTERY LIFE

Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 30 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 25 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band: Up to 16 hours
See Details

CHARGING METHOD Garmin proprietary plug charger
MEMORY/HISTORY 4 GB

Clock Features

TIME/DATE
GPS TIME SYNC
AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
ALARM CLOCK
PRODUCTSPECTIMER
PRODUCTSPECSTOPWATCH
PRODUCTSPECSUNTIMES

Health & Wellness Monitoring

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE (CONSTANT, EVERY SECOND)
DAILY RESTING HEART RATE
ABNORMAL HEART RATE ALERTS yes (high and low)
RESPIRATION RATE (24X7)
PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
FITNESS AGE
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR
ALL-DAY STRESS
RELAXATION REMINDERS
RELAXATION BREATHING TIMER
SLEEP yes (advanced)
SLEEP SCORE AND INSIGHTS
HYDRATION yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
WOMEN'S HEALTH yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
HEALTH SNAPSHOT

Sensors

GPS
GLONASS
GALILEO
MULTI-FREQUENCY POSITIONING
SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY
GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR
PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION MONITOR
BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER
COMPASS
GYROSCOPE
ACCELEROMETER
THERMOMETER

Daily Smart Features

CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth®, ANT+®
CONNECT IQ™ (DOWNLOADABLE WATCH FACES, DATA FIELDS, WIDGETS AND APPS)
ON-DEVICE CONNECT IQ™ STORE
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
TEXT RESPONSE/REJECT PHONE CALL WITH TEXT (ANDROID™ ONLY)
MORNING REPORT
CALENDAR
WEATHER FORECASTS
REALTIME SETTINGS SYNC WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE
BATTERY SAVER (CUSTOMIZABLE LOW POWER WATCH)
CONTROLS SMARTPHONE MUSIC
FIND MY PHONE
FIND MY WATCH
VIRB® REMOTE
SMART TRAINER CONTROL
PAIRS WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE
SMARTPHONE COMPATIBILITY iPhone® and Android™
STOCKS yes (optional Connect IQ app)
GARMIN PAY™

Safety and Tracking Features

INCIDENT DETECTION DURING SELECT ACTIVITIES
INCIDENT DETECTION ALERT ON PHONE FOR WEARABLES
ASSISTANCE
LIVETRACK
LIVE EVENT SHARING Android™ Only

Activity Tracking Features

STEP COUNTER
AUTO GOAL (LEARNS YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL AND ASSIGNS A DAILY STEP GOAL)
CALORIES BURNED
FLOORS CLIMBED
DISTANCE TRAVELED
INTENSITY MINUTES
TRUEUP™
MOVE IQ™
GARMIN CONNECT™ CHALLENGES APP yes (optional Connect IQ app)

Gym & Fitness Equipment

AVAILABLE GYM ACTIVITY PROFILES Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga
STRENGTH WORKOUTS
HIIT WORKOUTS
YOGA WORKOUTS
PILATES WORKOUTS
ON-SCREEN WORKOUT ANIMATIONS
ON-SCREEN WORKOUT MUSCLE MAPS
AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

HR ZONES
HR ALERTS
HR CALORIES
% HR MAX
% HRR
RECOVERY TIME
AUTO MAX HR
RACE GLANCE/WIDGET
HRV STATUS
HR BROADCAST (BROADCASTS HR DATA OVER ANT+® TO PAIRED DEVICES)
RESPIRATION RATE (DURING EXERCISE) yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS SPEED AND DISTANCE
CUSTOMIZABLE DATA PAGES
CUSTOMIZABLE ACTIVITY PROFILES
AUTO PAUSE®
INTERVAL TRAINING
IMPROVED INTERVAL (INCLUDES OPEN REPEATS, INTERVALS DATA PAGE, REST SCREEN AND AUTO DETECTION)
ADVANCED WORKOUTS
DOWNLOADABLE TRAINING PLANS
HRM RUNNING PACE AND DISTANCE
AUTO LAP®
MANUAL LAP
REST TIMER
CONFIGURABLE LAP ALERTS
VO2 MAX (RUN)
VO2 MAX (TRAIL RUN)
LOAD RATIO
TRAINING STATUS yes (improved)
TRAINING LOAD
TRAINING LOAD FOCUS
TRAINING EFFECT
TRAINING EFFECT (ANAEROBIC)
PRIMARY BENEFIT (TRAINING EFFECT LABELS)
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS yes (7 days)
CUSTOM ALERTS
AUDIO PROMPTS
FINISH TIME
VIRTUAL PARTNER
RACE AN ACTIVITY
AUTO MULTISPORT ACTIVITIES
MANUAL MULTISPORT ACTIVITIES
COURSE GUIDANCE
TOUCH AND/OR BUTTON LOCK
AUTO SCROLL
ACTIVITY HISTORY ON WATCH
PHYSIO TRUEUP
UNIFIED TRAINING STATUS

Running Features

AVAILABLE RUN PROFILES

Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running

GPS-BASED DISTANCE, TIME AND PACE
RUNNING DYNAMICS
VERTICAL OSCILLATION AND RATIO
GROUND CONTACT TIME AND BALANCE
STRIDE LENGTH (REAL TIME)
CADENCE (PROVIDES REAL-TIME NUMBER OF STEPS PER MINUTE)
RUNNING POWER
GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE
PERFORMANCE CONDITION
LACTATE THRESHOLD yes (with compatible accessory)
PACEPRO™ PACING STRATEGIES
RUN WORKOUTS
TRAIL RUN AUTO CLIMB
RACE PREDICTOR
COURSE- AND WEATHER-SPECIFIC RACE PREDICTOR
FOOT POD CAPABLE
RUN/WALK/STAND DETECTION

Outdoor Recreation

AVAILABLE OUTDOOR RECREATION PROFILES

Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Tennis, Padel, Pickleball,  

SPORT PROFILES

American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer/Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball

POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION
BREAD CRUMB TRAIL IN REAL TIME
BACK TO START
TRACBACK®
ULTRATRAC MODE
UP AHEAD
ELEVATION PROFILE
DISTANCE TO DESTINATION
BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR WITH STORM ALERT
VERTICAL SPEED
TOTAL ASCENT/DESCENT
AUTO REST
FUTURE ELEVATION PLOT
PROJECTED WAYPOINT
SUN AND MOON INFORMATION

Cycling Features

AVAILABLE CYCLING PROFILES

Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking

COURSES
BIKE LAP AND LAP MAXIMUM POWER (WITH POWER SENSOR)
RACE AN ACTIVITY
ALERTS (TRIGGERS ALARM WHEN YOU REACH GOALS INCLUDING TIME, DISTANCE, HEART RATE OR CALORIES)
FTP (FUNCTIONAL THRESHOLD POWER) yes (with compatible accessory)
COMPATIBLE WITH VECTOR™ AND RALLY™ (POWER METERS)
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIA VISION™ (HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY)
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIA™ RADAR (REAR-FACING RADAR)
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIA™ LIGHTS
SPEED AND CADENCE SENSOR SUPPORT (W/SENSOR)
POWER METER COMPATIBLE

Swimming Features

AVAILABLE SWIM PROFILES

Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

OPEN-WATER SWIM METRICS (DISTANCE, PACE, STROKE COUNT/RATE, STROKE DISTANCE, SWIM EFFICIENCY (SWOLF), CALORIES)
POOL SWIM METRICS (LENGTHS, DISTANCE, PACE, STROKE COUNT, SWIM EFFICIENCY (SWOLF), CALORIES)
STROKE TYPE DETECTION (FREESTYLE, BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE, BUTTERFLY) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
DRILL LOGGING (POOL SWIM ONLY)
BASIC REST TIMER (UP FROM 0) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
"REPEAT ON" REST TIMER (POOL SWIM ONLY)
AUTO REST (POOL SWIM ONLY)
TIME AND DISTANCE ALERTS
PACING ALERTS (POOL SWIM ONLY)
COUNTDOWN START (POOL SWIM ONLY)
POOL SWIM WORKOUTS
CRITICAL SWIM SPEED
UNDERWATER WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
HEART RATE FROM EXTERNAL HRM (REAL-TIME DURING RESTS, INTERVAL AND SESSION STATS DURING RESTS, AND AUTOMATIC HEART RATE DOWNLOAD POST-SWIM) yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)

Kid Activity Tracking Features

TOE-TO-TOE™ CHALLENGES APP yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)

Can I return an item that I bought at another retailer if The Backpacker carries the exact same item?

No, we cannot process returns or exchanges purchased from other retailers or websites even if we carry their products.  

Do I need a receipt to return or exchange items?

Yes. All returns and exchanges must be accompanied by a receipt from The Backpacker.

If my order does not fit as expected or I change my mind, can I return it for free?

Absolutely! If you find that your order does not match the description or you simply change your mind, you can return your order for free using the UPS return label or in-store up to 100 days after you’ve received your product. 

Can I return or exchange gently worn/used items?

No. Items can only be returned in the following condition:

  • Unworn 
  • Unwashed
  • Same condition as purchased
  • In original packaging 
  • With all original vendor tags 

This includes defective merchandise.

Used merchandise can not be returned without written approval from a team member of The Backpacker. 

What should I do in the event of a broken product?

If you receive a product that is defective or in an undesirable condition, please return the item within 100 days and let us know whether you would like an exchange or refund. Please notify us in advance so we will know to anticipate the item if it doesn't reach us within the 100 day limit.  

How do I return my web order?

  • Repackage your items including your packing slip with the reason for the return.
  • Select whether you want a refund, store credit, or exchange.
  • Attach the provided return label to the outside of your package.
  • Drop off your item(s) at your local freight delivery access point (UPS store).
  • If you did not receive a return label with your order or you need a replacement, email us ar customerservice@backpackeroutdoors.com or message using our Live Chat option available from 8:30am-4pm (cst).
  • Check your email for confirmation of the refund / credit / shipping of the exchange.
  • Web orders returned to our retail stores outside of Web Team business hours, Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm CST, will be processed on the next business day.

How long does it take for returns to be processed?

Please allow up to 10-14 business days for returns to be processed.

Description

RUN AT A HIGHER LEVEL

You’re making strides. Now, let’s take the next step. Get the training and recovery insights you’ll need to notch your best time yet.

  • Get an overview of your sleep, HRV status and daily workout with morning report.
  • Charge less, train more with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
  • Push your limits with a built-in triathlon feature and 30+ activity profiles.
  • Plan your strategy with daily suggested workouts, course details and more on the race widget.
  • Utilize a full suite of advanced metrics and training tools to reach your goals.
  • Pay for your post-workout coffee with Garmin Pay contactless payments.


General

LENS MATERIAL

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

BEZEL MATERIAL

fiber-reinforced polymer

QUICK RELEASE BANDS yes (22 mm, Industry standard)
STRAP MATERIAL

silicone

PHYSICAL SIZE

45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 (mm)

Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mm

WEIGHT

49 g

WATER RATING 5 ATM
DISPLAY TYPE sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
DISPLAY SIZE 1.3" (33 mm) diameter
DISPLAY RESOLUTION 260 x 260 pixels
COLOR DISPLAY
BATTERY LIFE

Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 30 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 25 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band: Up to 16 hours
See Details

CHARGING METHOD Garmin proprietary plug charger
MEMORY/HISTORY 4 GB

Clock Features

TIME/DATE
GPS TIME SYNC
AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
ALARM CLOCK
PRODUCTSPECTIMER
PRODUCTSPECSTOPWATCH
PRODUCTSPECSUNTIMES

Health & Wellness Monitoring

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE (CONSTANT, EVERY SECOND)
DAILY RESTING HEART RATE
ABNORMAL HEART RATE ALERTS yes (high and low)
RESPIRATION RATE (24X7)
PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
FITNESS AGE
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR
ALL-DAY STRESS
RELAXATION REMINDERS
RELAXATION BREATHING TIMER
SLEEP yes (advanced)
SLEEP SCORE AND INSIGHTS
HYDRATION yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
WOMEN'S HEALTH yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
HEALTH SNAPSHOT

Sensors

GPS
GLONASS
GALILEO
MULTI-FREQUENCY POSITIONING
SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY
GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR
PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION MONITOR
BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER
COMPASS
GYROSCOPE
ACCELEROMETER
THERMOMETER

Daily Smart Features

CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth®, ANT+®
CONNECT IQ™ (DOWNLOADABLE WATCH FACES, DATA FIELDS, WIDGETS AND APPS)
ON-DEVICE CONNECT IQ™ STORE
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
TEXT RESPONSE/REJECT PHONE CALL WITH TEXT (ANDROID™ ONLY)
MORNING REPORT
CALENDAR
WEATHER FORECASTS
REALTIME SETTINGS SYNC WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE
BATTERY SAVER (CUSTOMIZABLE LOW POWER WATCH)
CONTROLS SMARTPHONE MUSIC
FIND MY PHONE
FIND MY WATCH
VIRB® REMOTE
SMART TRAINER CONTROL
PAIRS WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE
SMARTPHONE COMPATIBILITY iPhone® and Android™
STOCKS yes (optional Connect IQ app)
GARMIN PAY™

Safety and Tracking Features

INCIDENT DETECTION DURING SELECT ACTIVITIES
INCIDENT DETECTION ALERT ON PHONE FOR WEARABLES
ASSISTANCE
LIVETRACK
LIVE EVENT SHARING Android™ Only

Activity Tracking Features

STEP COUNTER
AUTO GOAL (LEARNS YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL AND ASSIGNS A DAILY STEP GOAL)
CALORIES BURNED
FLOORS CLIMBED
DISTANCE TRAVELED
INTENSITY MINUTES
TRUEUP™
MOVE IQ™
GARMIN CONNECT™ CHALLENGES APP yes (optional Connect IQ app)

Gym & Fitness Equipment

AVAILABLE GYM ACTIVITY PROFILES Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga
STRENGTH WORKOUTS
HIIT WORKOUTS
YOGA WORKOUTS
PILATES WORKOUTS
ON-SCREEN WORKOUT ANIMATIONS
ON-SCREEN WORKOUT MUSCLE MAPS
AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

HR ZONES
HR ALERTS
HR CALORIES
% HR MAX
% HRR
RECOVERY TIME
AUTO MAX HR
RACE GLANCE/WIDGET
HRV STATUS
HR BROADCAST (BROADCASTS HR DATA OVER ANT+® TO PAIRED DEVICES)
RESPIRATION RATE (DURING EXERCISE) yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS SPEED AND DISTANCE
CUSTOMIZABLE DATA PAGES
CUSTOMIZABLE ACTIVITY PROFILES
AUTO PAUSE®
INTERVAL TRAINING
IMPROVED INTERVAL (INCLUDES OPEN REPEATS, INTERVALS DATA PAGE, REST SCREEN AND AUTO DETECTION)
ADVANCED WORKOUTS
DOWNLOADABLE TRAINING PLANS
HRM RUNNING PACE AND DISTANCE
AUTO LAP®
MANUAL LAP
REST TIMER
CONFIGURABLE LAP ALERTS
VO2 MAX (RUN)
VO2 MAX (TRAIL RUN)
LOAD RATIO
TRAINING STATUS yes (improved)
TRAINING LOAD
TRAINING LOAD FOCUS
TRAINING EFFECT
TRAINING EFFECT (ANAEROBIC)
PRIMARY BENEFIT (TRAINING EFFECT LABELS)
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS yes (7 days)
CUSTOM ALERTS
AUDIO PROMPTS
FINISH TIME
VIRTUAL PARTNER
RACE AN ACTIVITY
AUTO MULTISPORT ACTIVITIES
MANUAL MULTISPORT ACTIVITIES
COURSE GUIDANCE
TOUCH AND/OR BUTTON LOCK
AUTO SCROLL
ACTIVITY HISTORY ON WATCH
PHYSIO TRUEUP
UNIFIED TRAINING STATUS

Running Features

AVAILABLE RUN PROFILES

Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running

GPS-BASED DISTANCE, TIME AND PACE
RUNNING DYNAMICS
VERTICAL OSCILLATION AND RATIO
GROUND CONTACT TIME AND BALANCE
STRIDE LENGTH (REAL TIME)
CADENCE (PROVIDES REAL-TIME NUMBER OF STEPS PER MINUTE)
RUNNING POWER
GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE
PERFORMANCE CONDITION
LACTATE THRESHOLD yes (with compatible accessory)
PACEPRO™ PACING STRATEGIES
RUN WORKOUTS
TRAIL RUN AUTO CLIMB
RACE PREDICTOR
COURSE- AND WEATHER-SPECIFIC RACE PREDICTOR
FOOT POD CAPABLE
RUN/WALK/STAND DETECTION

Outdoor Recreation

AVAILABLE OUTDOOR RECREATION PROFILES

Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Tennis, Padel, Pickleball,  

SPORT PROFILES

American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer/Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball

POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION
BREAD CRUMB TRAIL IN REAL TIME
BACK TO START
TRACBACK®
ULTRATRAC MODE
UP AHEAD
ELEVATION PROFILE
DISTANCE TO DESTINATION
BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR WITH STORM ALERT
VERTICAL SPEED
TOTAL ASCENT/DESCENT
AUTO REST
FUTURE ELEVATION PLOT
PROJECTED WAYPOINT
SUN AND MOON INFORMATION

Cycling Features

AVAILABLE CYCLING PROFILES

Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking

COURSES
BIKE LAP AND LAP MAXIMUM POWER (WITH POWER SENSOR)
RACE AN ACTIVITY
ALERTS (TRIGGERS ALARM WHEN YOU REACH GOALS INCLUDING TIME, DISTANCE, HEART RATE OR CALORIES)
FTP (FUNCTIONAL THRESHOLD POWER) yes (with compatible accessory)
COMPATIBLE WITH VECTOR™ AND RALLY™ (POWER METERS)
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIA VISION™ (HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY)
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIA™ RADAR (REAR-FACING RADAR)
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIA™ LIGHTS
SPEED AND CADENCE SENSOR SUPPORT (W/SENSOR)
POWER METER COMPATIBLE

Swimming Features

AVAILABLE SWIM PROFILES

Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

OPEN-WATER SWIM METRICS (DISTANCE, PACE, STROKE COUNT/RATE, STROKE DISTANCE, SWIM EFFICIENCY (SWOLF), CALORIES)
POOL SWIM METRICS (LENGTHS, DISTANCE, PACE, STROKE COUNT, SWIM EFFICIENCY (SWOLF), CALORIES)
STROKE TYPE DETECTION (FREESTYLE, BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE, BUTTERFLY) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
DRILL LOGGING (POOL SWIM ONLY)
BASIC REST TIMER (UP FROM 0) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
"REPEAT ON" REST TIMER (POOL SWIM ONLY)
AUTO REST (POOL SWIM ONLY)
TIME AND DISTANCE ALERTS
PACING ALERTS (POOL SWIM ONLY)
COUNTDOWN START (POOL SWIM ONLY)
POOL SWIM WORKOUTS
CRITICAL SWIM SPEED
UNDERWATER WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
HEART RATE FROM EXTERNAL HRM (REAL-TIME DURING RESTS, INTERVAL AND SESSION STATS DURING RESTS, AND AUTOMATIC HEART RATE DOWNLOAD POST-SWIM) yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)

Kid Activity Tracking Features

TOE-TO-TOE™ CHALLENGES APP yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
Return Policy

Can I return an item that I bought at another retailer if The Backpacker carries the exact same item?

No, we cannot process returns or exchanges purchased from other retailers or websites even if we carry their products.  

Do I need a receipt to return or exchange items?

Yes. All returns and exchanges must be accompanied by a receipt from The Backpacker.

If my order does not fit as expected or I change my mind, can I return it for free?

Absolutely! If you find that your order does not match the description or you simply change your mind, you can return your order for free using the UPS return label or in-store up to 100 days after you’ve received your product. 

Can I return or exchange gently worn/used items?

No. Items can only be returned in the following condition:

  • Unworn 
  • Unwashed
  • Same condition as purchased
  • In original packaging 
  • With all original vendor tags 

This includes defective merchandise.

Used merchandise can not be returned without written approval from a team member of The Backpacker. 

What should I do in the event of a broken product?

If you receive a product that is defective or in an undesirable condition, please return the item within 100 days and let us know whether you would like an exchange or refund. Please notify us in advance so we will know to anticipate the item if it doesn't reach us within the 100 day limit.  

How do I return my web order?

  • Repackage your items including your packing slip with the reason for the return.
  • Select whether you want a refund, store credit, or exchange.
  • Attach the provided return label to the outside of your package.
  • Drop off your item(s) at your local freight delivery access point (UPS store).
  • If you did not receive a return label with your order or you need a replacement, email us ar customerservice@backpackeroutdoors.com or message using our Live Chat option available from 8:30am-4pm (cst).
  • Check your email for confirmation of the refund / credit / shipping of the exchange.
  • Web orders returned to our retail stores outside of Web Team business hours, Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm CST, will be processed on the next business day.

How long does it take for returns to be processed?

Please allow up to 10-14 business days for returns to be processed.