Refund policy
Returns
We offer a 21-day return window for most items, meaning you have 21 days from the date you receive your order to request a return.
Christmas extended returns: Items purchased from 1st December may be returned until 31st January.
Important: This policy is offered in addition to, and does not affect, your statutory rights under UK consumer law.
Return Eligibility
To be eligible for a return, items must be returned:
- Unworn, unused and unwashed
- With all tags attached
- In original packaging (including any dust bags/boxes where applicable)
- With order number
We reserve the right to refuse a refund (or apply a partial refund) if items are returned in a used condition, with missing packaging/parts, strong odours, marks (including deodorant/makeup), pet hair, or damage not due to a fault.
How to Start a Return
Please use the following link to start your Royal Mail Return: RETURN LINK
Please retain your proof of postage from the post office. If a parcel is delayed or lost in transit, we may need this to support an investigation.
Exchanges
If you need a different size/colour, the fastest option is to return your item and place a new order.
Refund Options (Keepers Benefit)
To reduce waste and keep prices competitive, we offer two refund routes:
- Store Credit (recommended)
- You may choose store credit for your refund.
- Store credit is typically processed faster and helps us keep return costs low.
- Refund to Original Payment Method
- Refunds to the original payment method may be subject to applicable return deductions (see “Return Fees & Deductions” below).
Return Fees & Deductions (Fair Use)
We want to keep returns sustainable and fair for customers who shop normally.
Standard returns:
- We may deduct a return handling fee in cases of excessive returning or bracketing (see below).
- Where deductions apply, they will be clearly shown during the return process and/or communicated by email.
Faulty or incorrect items:
Free returns always apply if your item is faulty or not what you ordered.
Bracketing Policy (Ordering Multiple Sizes/Colours)
Ordering multiple sizes/colours of the same item with the intention of returning some (“bracketing”) increases costs and environmental impact.
We do accept bracketing returns, but the following rules apply:
- Return window: bracketing returns must be requested within 14 days of delivery
- Return deduction: a return fee of £3.99 per returned item will be deducted from your refund
- Outbound shipping recovery: if your order qualified for free delivery and, after returns, the value kept is under £40, we may also deduct £3.49 to cover the original outbound shipping cost (unless the return is due to fault/incorrect item)
If you’re unsure on sizing, please contact us before ordering — we’re happy to help you get it right first time.
Partial Refunds
If an item is returned with missing packaging, parts, labels, or shows signs of use, we may issue a partial refund to reflect loss in value and reprocessing costs.
Non-Returnable Items
The following are non-returnable (unless faulty):
- Gift cards
- Hygiene-sensitive items (e.g., underwear/socks where applicable)
- Personalised/custom items (where applicable)
Sale/discounted items: Returns may be limited to the standard statutory position and/or our reduced goodwill policy for sale items. If a sale item is faulty or incorrect, you are entitled to a remedy.
Faulty / Incorrect Items
If your item is faulty, please return it within 30 days and select Faulty/Broken as the reason.
If you received the wrong item, select Incorrect Item Received.
Items showing wear and tear rather than a manufacturing fault won’t be treated as faulty.
If an issue develops after 30 days, contact our Customer Care team with photos and we’ll work with the manufacturer on a resolution.
Missing Items & Undelivered Orders
Please report missing items or undelivered orders within 21 days of the delivery date (or estimated delivery date).
Include:
- Order number
- What’s missing / what happened
- Tracking updates / courier notes if available
Claims made after 21 days may be outside our investigation window.
Shipping Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for entering a complete and accurate shipping address at checkout.
If an order is lost or undelivered due to an incorrect/incomplete address provided by the customer:
- We cannot issue a refund/replacement, and
- The customer may be responsible for additional shipping costs if re-sending is possible.
If you spot an address mistake, contact us immediately at service@greatoutdoordepot.com. We’ll try to help before dispatch but cannot guarantee changes once processed.
Suspicious or Abusive Returns Activity
To maintain fairness, we monitor for suspicious or abusive activity, including:
- Excessive returns relative to purchases
- Repeated claims of non-delivery
- Returning worn/used items
- Misclassifying return reasons (e.g., “faulty” when it’s sizing)
In such cases, we may:
- Apply return fees/deductions
- Restrict returns to store credit only
- Shorten the return window
- Suspend accounts or refuse refunds where appropriate
Returning items that do not match the original order may result in further action.