Sharing my shipping experience from US to Canada
Just received my order today from Evolved Supply Co. You may or may know...and you may not care, but Darwin on the trail from YouTube is co-owner of this relatively new gear company based in Arizona. My shift from backpacker to ultralight began when I first started watching YouTube 10 years ago. So I thought I'd give his gear a thorough watch, analyze the feedback and eventually purchase.
I've had great success in the past ordering from Zpacks and Wild Ideas (Bearikade) whereby I ask them to ship via USPS rather than a courier like DHL or FedEx. Those extra duty charges are a killer.
So when I placed my order with Evolved, I asked Darwin to send via USPS. That was April 30th. Got my delivery today. Considering I live northern Ontario, received my order today. Less than two weeks to go Phoenix/LA/Detroit/Toronto/Timmins and then where I live.
As for fees other than currency exchange buying online, I had to pay $101.37. $74.71 of that was GST/HST; $9.95 handling fee and $16.71 Duty and or surtax.
So...just wanted to share.