The no-paperwork way I ship the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L to New Zealand

Why I chose the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L

I have been tracking the 2026 release of the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L for months. It is currently one of the hottest us trends because it solves the problem of carrying heavy camera gear while maintaining the comfort of a technical hiking bag. I needed something modular for my trips across the South Island, and this bag is the rising star of the photography community right now. While I could wait for local retailers to stock it, the price difference for New Zealanders is often hundreds of dollars.

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More about shipping to New Zealand

Buying from the US to save money

I found that buying directly from US stores is the only way to get the best price on this bag. I use comGateway as my preferred freight forwarder because they provide a tax-free US address in Oregon. This means I do not have to pay US sales tax, which saves me about 8-10% right at the start. Since I want to spend as little time as possible on paperwork, I let them handle the logistics while I just wait for the box to arrive.

My shipping cost breakdown for New Zealand

I wanted to know exactly what I would pay before I hit the buy button. I used the shipping calculator to get a rough idea of the costs for a New Zealand delivery. Based on my research for the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L, here are the estimates I used:

A note on volumetric weight

I must warn you that backpacks are light but take up quite a bit of space. Carriers like DHL or FedEx often charge based on the size of the box rather than just the weight. This is known as volumetric weight. I suggest you check the shipping calculator to see how the dimensions of this bag might affect your final price. Because this bag is 45L, it is considered a bulky item, so I always expect the international shipping rate to be slightly higher than a standard small parcel.

The BuyForMe solution for difficult US stores

I ran into a problem when trying to buy from certain US outdoor retailers. Some of these stores, like Nike or specific specialized gear shops, often block international credit cards or refuse to ship to known forwarder addresses. I don't have time to argue with customer service, so I use the BuyForMe service.

This is my favorite "lazy method" for proxy shopping. I simply tell them what I want, and they buy the item using a US domestic credit card. It is the safest way to guarantee my order doesn't get cancelled at the last minute. If you find a store that won't accept your NZ card, this assisted purchase option is the way to go.

New Zealand import tax and delivery details

We need to talk about the import tax. In New Zealand, GST is usually collected on low-value goods at the point of sale by large platforms, but for high-value items like a technical 45L backpack, you might be billed during the clearance process. I keep my receipts ready, but comGateway makes the process fairly automated. Before you ship, I recommend checking the prohibited items list just to be safe, although a backpack is perfectly fine for international shipping.

I have found that ship to New Zealand transit times are usually 5-8 business days once the package leaves the warehouse. I personally prefer FedEx international shipping for gear this expensive because their tracking is incredibly detailed. If you want the absolute easiest experience, just use the BuyForMe service and let the experts handle the export paperwork for you.