The math on importing my Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 2026 Evergreen to Belgium

Why the 2026 Evergreen hype reached me in Belgium

I have been tracking the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L (2026 'Evergreen' Edition) since it started trending among Singaporean hikers earlier this year. The appeal is straightforward: it is a sub-1kg pack that can actually handle 60 liters of gear without collapsing. While we have great hiking brands in Europe, the specific 2026 Evergreen colorway is currently a US-exclusive release. I wanted that specific aesthetic for my upcoming trek in the Ardennes, but I found that Zpacks is currently only shipping this edition to domestic US addresses.

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The price gap between US stores and EU retailers

I checked a few specialty outdoor shops in Belgium and neighboring Germany. If they even carry Zpacks, the markup is staggering. We are often looking at a 30% to 40% increase over the US MSRP once they factor in their own import overhead. To get the best deal, I decided to shop US store directly. By using a tax-free US address provided by my freight forwarder, I managed to avoid the initial US state sales tax, which already puts me ahead of the game.

How I bypassed credit card blocks with BuyForMe

One major hurdle I encountered when trying to buy high-end US gear is that many stores—ranging from boutique brands like Zpacks to giants like Nike or Sephora—often decline orders from international credit cards. I have had my Belgian Mastercard blocked multiple times when trying to ship to a package forwarding address.

We solved this by using the BuyForMe service. This proxy shopping or assisted purchase feature means the team at comGateway buys the item on my behalf using a US-based payment method. I found this is the most reliable way to ensure my order is not cancelled for "billing mismatches." It effectively removes the barrier between my Belgian bank account and US-only releases.

Shipping estimates and logistics for Belgium

When I was planning this purchase, I used the shipping calculator to see if the weight would make the international shipping too expensive. Here is the data I gathered for the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L:

Volumetric Warning: I must mention that backpacks are light but take up significant space. Even though the actual weight is under 1kg, your international shipping rates will likely be calculated based on the box's volume. I suggest asking your parcel forwarding service to ensure the box is as slim as possible to keep the shipping fees down.

Comparing the final costs of my 2026 gear haul

I checked the international shipping rates for delivery to Brussels and found that even with the shipping and Belgian import VAT, I am still saving roughly €120 compared to buying from a local boutique importer. Using a freight forwarder like comGateway allowed me to access the 2026 Evergreen edition that simply isn't available on our shelves yet. For any hiker in Belgium looking to shave grams off their base weight without overpaying local retail prices, importing directly from the US remains my preferred strategy.