General Policy

Shipping

Definitions

To ensure clarity throughout this policy, the following terms are defined as follows:

Bigtent: Refers to Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd., a Canadian retailer operating both a physical showroom and an online store, specializing in curated outdoor gear and equipment.

Bigtent Direct™: A cross-border shopping service provided by Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd., offering select international brands delivered via air freight directly from overseas manufacturers to the customer’s door, with support from Bigtent’s local customer service team.

Bigtent Direct™ Product: A product available on the Bigtent website that is fulfilled through the Bigtent Direct™ service. These items are shipped directly from overseas manufacturers, not from local inventory, and are subject to specific shipping and return policies outlined herein.

Note

⚠️ Bigtent Direct™ products falls under a separate policy.

Orders through Bigtent Direct™ may involve different carriers, timelines, and delivery terms.

1. Shipping Destinations

We deliver to residential and commercial addresses in all provinces of Canada, most states in the United States, and selected countries around the world.

Shipping eligibility by country can be found in the navigation menu. If you can’t find your country in the drop down, please ask us whether it can be shipped by starting a chat in the bottom right corner.

Countries We Cannot Ship To:

Afghanistan, Andorra, Ascension Island, Belarus, British Indian Ocean Territory, Kosovo, Russia, São Tomé & Príncipe, Sudan, Thailand, Tristan da Cunha, U.S. Outlying Islands, Ukraine, Venezuela, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

2. Shipping Fees & Estimation

Shipping fees are calculated during checkout based on the product type, quantity, and destination.

To estimate the shipping cost before completing your order, simply add the item to your cart and enter your postal code in the shipping estimate field.

If your order includes both items eligible for free shipping and those that are not, shipping charges will apply only to the items that do not qualify for free shipping.

3. Order Cut-Off Time & Processing Schedule

Orders placed before 1PM PST on business days (Tuesday through Friday) are prioritized for same-day shipping, but may be shipped the next business day depending on carrier pickup schedules.

Most orders ship from British Columbia (BC).

4. Shipping Confirmation & Tracking

Once an order is shipped, a shipping confirmation email will be sent including order details, a tracking link, and an estimated arrival date. Customers can track their order status in real time.

5. International Orders

Bigtent Outdoor is located in Canada and offers international shipping. Depending on the shipping method selected, orders may be dispatched from either Canada or South Korea.

For deliveries to addresses outside of Canada, all shipments are processed on a Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis, as customs regulations and tariff policies vary by country and may change without notice.

Under DDU, customers are responsible for the following charges, if applicable:

  • Customs duties
  • Brokerage or clearance fees
  • Local sales tax

These charges are not included in the purchase price. They are determined by the destination country and the delivery provider, and must be paid prior to final delivery.

In some cases, the local customs office or shipping carrier may contact customers directly. Prompt response is recommended to avoid delays.

These procedures and charges are standard in cross-border e-commerce.

Bigtent does not control or pre-calculate these fees.

These charges and processes are standard in cross-border e-commerce transactions. Bigtent does not control or pre-calculate these charges.

6. Shipping Package Protection (SavedBy™)

Bigtent Outdoor recommends SavedBy Package Protection for all deliveries.

If SavedBy Package Protection is deselected at checkout**, Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd.** assumes no liability for packages that are lost, damaged, or stolen.

Customers ordering for showroom pickup should remove SavedBy at checkout.

For more details on SavedBy’s coverage and policies, please visit: https://savedby.io/policies.

SavedBy provides:

For full coverage details, visit SavedBy’s Policy Page.

7. Regions with Additional Shipping Fees

Extra charges may apply to remote or hard-to-access areas.

For example;

Canada: Yukon, Newfoundland, and certain rural areas

USA: Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Etc.

We are committed to transparency in our shipping practices. And we are happy to provide detailed information on any additional fees that may apply to your order by email after checkout.

8. Special Shipping Conditions

8.1. Shipping to P.O. Boxes and Rural Areas

Only Canada Post Standard is available.

Please allow additional delivery time.

Some cases may require an additional delivery fee.

8.2. Order Pickup (Showroom)

Orders may be picked up during business hours from:

📍 904 Sherwood Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1A6, Canada

Shipping fee will be refunded upon pickup.

Business hours: Tue-Sat 10am-7pm PST

8.3. Address Change After Shipment

If you request an address change after receiving a shipping confirmation, any costs associated with re-consignment or re-delivery will be the customer’s responsibility.

9. Product-Specific Shipping Policies

9.1. Jackery Products

  • Shipping available to Canada only
  • Fees calculated automatically at checkout

9.2. iKamper Rooftop Tents

  • Shipping to Canada only
  • Delivery time: 1–3 weeks
  • iKamper rooftop tents are heavy items and may require additional manpower during receipt. It's advisable to seek assistance from family or friends.
  • inspect the product and note any damage on the driver’s receipt and contact us for assistance.

For items that are too large or fragile to be shipped via Canada Post, UPS, or CANPAR, we have a partnership with FASTFRATE, a specialist in large parcel freight transportation and delivery.

Please make sure to inspect the contents of the delivery during the delivery. If you have any concerns regarding the condition or packaging of the ordered items, please describe the issue on the delivery receipt provided by the driver and contact us for assistance.

10. Taxes by Province/Territory (Canada)

Bigtent Outdoors collects applicable taxes based on shipping destination.

Province/Territory Tax Type Rate
BC PST + GST 7% + 5%
AB, SK, MB, NT, YT, NU GST only 5%
ON HST 13%
NB, PE, NL HST 15%
NS HST 14%
QC QST + GST 9.975% + 5%

11. Questions

If you have any questions, reach out via Support Chat.

Definitions

To ensure clarity throughout this policy, the following terms are defined as follows:

Bigtent: Refers to Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd., a Canadian retailer operating both a physical showroom and an online store, specializing in curated outdoor gear and equipment.

Bigtent Direct™: A cross-border shopping service provided by Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd., offering select international brands delivered via air freight directly from overseas manufacturers to the customer’s door, with support from Bigtent’s local customer service team.

Bigtent Direct™ Product: A product available on the Bigtent website that is fulfilled through the Bigtent Direct™ service. These items are shipped directly from overseas manufacturers, not from local inventory, and are subject to specific shipping and return policies outlined herein.

Note

⚠️ Bigtent Direct™ products falls under a separate policy.

Orders through Bigtent Direct™ may involve different carriers, timelines, and delivery terms.

1. Shipping Destinations

We deliver to residential and commercial addresses in all provinces of Canada, most states in the United States, and selected countries around the world.

Shipping eligibility by country can be found in the navigation menu. If you can’t find your country in the drop down, please ask us whether it can be shipped by starting a chat in the bottom right corner.

Countries We Cannot Ship To:

Afghanistan, Andorra, Ascension Island, Belarus, British Indian Ocean Territory, Kosovo, Russia, São Tomé & Príncipe, Sudan, Thailand, Tristan da Cunha, U.S. Outlying Islands, Ukraine, Venezuela, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

2. Shipping Fees & Estimation

Shipping fees are calculated during checkout based on the product type, quantity, and destination.

To estimate the shipping cost before completing your order, simply add the item to your cart and enter your postal code in the shipping estimate field.

If your order includes both items eligible for free shipping and those that are not, shipping charges will apply only to the items that do not qualify for free shipping.

3. Order Cut-Off Time & Processing Schedule

Orders placed before 1PM PST on business days (Tuesday through Friday) are prioritized for same-day shipping, but may be shipped the next business day depending on carrier pickup schedules.

Most orders ship from British Columbia (BC).

4. Shipping Confirmation & Tracking

Once an order is shipped, a shipping confirmation email will be sent including order details, a tracking link, and an estimated arrival date. Customers can track their order status in real time.

5. International Orders

Bigtent Outdoor is located in Canada and offers international shipping. Depending on the shipping method selected, orders may be dispatched from either Canada or South Korea.

For deliveries to addresses outside of Canada, all shipments are processed on a Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis, as customs regulations and tariff policies vary by country and may change without notice.

Under DDU, customers are responsible for the following charges, if applicable:

  • Customs duties
  • Brokerage or clearance fees
  • Local sales tax

These charges are not included in the purchase price. They are determined by the destination country and the delivery provider, and must be paid prior to final delivery.

In some cases, the local customs office or shipping carrier may contact customers directly. Prompt response is recommended to avoid delays.

These procedures and charges are standard in cross-border e-commerce.

Bigtent does not control or pre-calculate these fees.

These charges and processes are standard in cross-border e-commerce transactions. Bigtent does not control or pre-calculate these charges.

6. Shipping Package Protection (SavedBy™)

Bigtent Outdoor recommends SavedBy Package Protection for all deliveries.

If SavedBy Package Protection is deselected at checkout**, Bigtent Outdoor Equipment Ltd.** assumes no liability for packages that are lost, damaged, or stolen.

Customers ordering for showroom pickup should remove SavedBy at checkout.

For more details on SavedBy’s coverage and policies, please visit: https://savedby.io/policies.

SavedBy provides:

For full coverage details, visit SavedBy’s Policy Page.

7. Regions with Additional Shipping Fees

Extra charges may apply to remote or hard-to-access areas.

For example;

Canada: Yukon, Newfoundland, and certain rural areas

USA: Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Etc.

We are committed to transparency in our shipping practices. And we are happy to provide detailed information on any additional fees that may apply to your order by email after checkout.

8. Special Shipping Conditions

8.1. Shipping to P.O. Boxes and Rural Areas

Only Canada Post Standard is available.

Please allow additional delivery time.

Some cases may require an additional delivery fee.

8.2. Order Pickup (Showroom)

Orders may be picked up during business hours from:

📍 904 Sherwood Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1A6, Canada

Shipping fee will be refunded upon pickup.

Business hours: Tue-Sat 10am-7pm PST

8.3. Address Change After Shipment

If you request an address change after receiving a shipping confirmation, any costs associated with re-consignment or re-delivery will be the customer’s responsibility.

9. Product-Specific Shipping Policies

9.1. Jackery Products

  • Shipping available to Canada only
  • Fees calculated automatically at checkout

9.2. iKamper Rooftop Tents

  • Shipping to Canada only
  • Delivery time: 1–3 weeks
  • iKamper rooftop tents are heavy items and may require additional manpower during receipt. It's advisable to seek assistance from family or friends.
  • inspect the product and note any damage on the driver’s receipt and contact us for assistance.

For items that are too large or fragile to be shipped via Canada Post, UPS, or CANPAR, we have a partnership with FASTFRATE, a specialist in large parcel freight transportation and delivery.

Please make sure to inspect the contents of the delivery during the delivery. If you have any concerns regarding the condition or packaging of the ordered items, please describe the issue on the delivery receipt provided by the driver and contact us for assistance.

10. Taxes by Province/Territory (Canada)

Bigtent Outdoors collects applicable taxes based on shipping destination.

Province/Territory Tax Type Rate
BC PST + GST 7% + 5%
AB, SK, MB, NT, YT, NU GST only 5%
ON HST 13%
NB, PE, NL HST 15%
NS HST 14%
QC QST + GST 9.975% + 5%

11. Questions

If you have any questions, reach out via Support Chat.