Backcountry
Backcountry is an established online specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, serving customers across a broad range of activities such as hiking, skiing, cycling, camping and more. Founded in 1996 in Utah, the company has grown into a significant e–commerce platform offering a wide selection of premium brands and expert-level technical gear.
From the Canadian perspective, their site indicates they do ship to Canada. For example, their “Shipping to Canada” FAQ states that they can deliver to Canada, though some brands are restricted. The standard shipping policy (for US domestic) mentions typical delivery in 3-5 business days once shipped. While that applies to US, it gives a sense of their logistic structure.
On the positive side for Canadian buyers:
- A wide selection of gear from top outdoor brands, enabling Canadian consumers to access products that may not always be stocked locally.
- A full online checkout, which aligns with the requirement “support web purchase”.
On the caution side:
- Although shipping to Canada is supported, the site also states that some brands cannot be shipped outside the US. For example, certain brands are explicitly excluded from international shipment.
- As with any cross-border purchase, Canadian customers may face import duties, taxes or brokerage fees depending on the method of shipping and customs clearance. The FAQ hints at tariffs and VAT for shipments outside the US.
- Delivery times to Canada may not match the US domestic delivery promise (3-5 business days) given cross-border logistics and customs.
- There’s no detailed guarantee that every Canadian city (including remote ones) is covered for premium shipping; “Canada” is broadly mentioned but city-by-city specifics are not fully exposed on the FAQ.
For your MapleNow site (Canada-focused), key messages to highlight:
- The user should check brand restrictions (some brands not eligible for Canadian shipping).
- They should factor in Canadian taxes, duties, shipping cost and delivery lead-time variability.
- This option broadens access to premium outdoor gear beyond local Canadian retailers, which supports value for users seeking more niche or high-end items.

