All orders are shipped directly from the Packit Gourmet warehouse in Austin, Texas.
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 2-3 days of placement. You can easily track your order as it makes its way through the fulfillment and shipping process by logging in to your account and viewing "order status". Once your order has shipped, your "order status" will provide the package tracking number and other shipment information.
Read more below about:
Domestic Shipping Rates
Orders are processed and shipped Monday-Friday in the order received: first-come/first-served!
Customers that require a specific "receive by" date must select express shipping to insure the order jumps to the head of the queue.
As a courtesy to our customers, we do accept requests to ship last minute orders "As Soon As Possible." If you need your order shipped ASAP, please let us know by selecting "ASAP shipping" as you check out. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but there are no guarantees.
Ground Rates
*Flat-Rate Ground Shipping is available only on packages shipping to destinations within the continental United States and does not apply to packages shipping to PO Boxes. If shipping to a PO Box, USPS shipping MUST be selected. When Flat-Rate Ground Shipping is selected, Packit Gourmet determines the most efficient shipping carrier for your order. Authorized carriers include: UPS and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
**Packages shipping to PO Boxes and APO/FPO Address will be shipped via USPS. UPS will not deliver to the Post Office and your package will be returned to Packit Gourmet.
Express Rates
Express rates are automatically calculated at checkout. These are the realtime rates given by UPS so you'll always be getting the best rate possible.
If you're choosing to add the extra expense of express shipping, we know that every second matters. That's why all express orders are automatically moved to the head of the order queue and shipped out as quickly as possible. To ensure that your order is shipped the same day that it is placed, please be sure to submit your order by 9 a.m. CST.
PO Box & General Delivery Shipments
When shipping to a PO Box or to a Post Office (General Delivery), the order must be shipped via the United States Postal Office (USPS). UPS will not deliver to the post office and your package will be returned to Packit Gourmet.
Trail Delivery Schedule
We are more than happy to ship packages to you on your thru-hike. In order to help you plan your mail drop schedule, we've put together a delivery schedule of locations that accept mail drops along many popular hiking trails. Happy planning! 
Delivery Estimates
Each carrier states their own delivery estimates depending on the type of service that you select:
If you'd like additional information on our shipping policies, please visit our Shipping FAQ page.
International Shipping Rates
International orders are shipped via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and should arrive within 6-10 days of mailing. Packit Gourmet does not take responsibility for any additional customs or duties levied on your order once it arrives in your country.
We currently ship to the following international destinations:
Australia
Canada
Germany
Mexico
Sweden
United Kingdom
USPS Ground Rates
International customers have the choice between USPS Flat-Rate Priority Shipping and USPS Real-Time Priority Shipping. The Flat-Rate options are listed below. All Real-Time rates are generated at checkout based on order weight and destinaton address.
Order Amount
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Canada & Mexico
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All Other International Destinations
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$0 - $7.00
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$11.45
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$13.45
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$7.01 - $50.00
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$26.95
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$43.95
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$50.01 - $100.00
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$33.95
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$55.95
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$100.01 - $150.00
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$60.90
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$99.90
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$150.01 - $200.00
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$67.90
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$111.90
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$200.01 - $250.00
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$94.85
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$155.85
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$250.01 - $300.00
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$101.85
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$167.85
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$300.01 - $350.00
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$128.80
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$211.80
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$350.01 - $400.00
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$135.80
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$223.80
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$400.01 - $450.00
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$162.75
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$267.75
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$450.01 - $500.00
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$169.75
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$279.75
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| $500.01 and over |
Real-Time Rates Only
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Real-Time Rates Only |
USPS Express Rates
Express rates are automatically calculated at checkout. These are the realtime rates given by USPS so you know that you'll always be getting the best rate possible.
If you're choosing to add the extra expense of express shipping, we know that every second matters. That's why all express orders are automatically moved to the head of the order queue and shipped out as quickly as possible. To ensure that your order is shipped the same day that it is placed, please be sure to submit your order by 9 a.m. CST.
All Other International Locations
This is not a standard offering but it is something that we do upon special request. We use USPS for all international orders - rates can be found in the chart above.
In order to help you plan your order, please use our Product Catalog. Once you've decided what you would like to order, send us an email at trailfood@packitgourmet.com and let us know your selection.
Since you will not be able to submit your order on the website, we will send you a PayPal money request in order for you to submit payment for your order.
Please let us know about your experience! Since this offering is still in the testing phase, your feedback is extremely valuable. If you have a great experience, it is much more likely that international shipping to your country will become a standard option on our website.
If you'd like additional information on our shipping policies, please visit our Shipping FAQ page.
Shipping Turnaround & Shipping Holidays
Shipping Time
We ship each order in the order in which it is received and fill orders as quickly as possible. We ship out Monday-Friday and average a two-day turnaround. So if you place your order on a Tuesday it will likely ship on Thursday. If you place your order on Thursday it will likely ship on Monday.
As a courtesy to our customers, we do accept requests to ship last minute orders as quickly as possible. If you need your order shipped ASAP, please select ASAP shipping as you proceed through checkout. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there are no guarantees.
Shipping Holidays
Packit Gourmet is closed in observance of the following holidays and events. Orders placed on these dates will be processed the following business day.
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January 1
January 16
May 28
July 4
September 3
November 22 November 23
December 24 December 25
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New Years Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving
Christmas Christmas |
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December 31 January 1
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New Year's Eve New Year's Day
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Sales Tax
Sales Tax
- Packit Gourmet is located in Austin, Texas. We are required to charge all applicable state and local sales tax on orders shipped to Texas. Texas taxing authorities also require the taxable amount to include any shipping and handling charges.
- Texas Sales Tax: 6.25%
- Austin Sales Tax: 8.25%
- Sales tax will not be charged on orders shipping to any destination outside of Texas.
- Gift Cards- No sales tax will be charged on gift card purchases. The appropriate sales tax will be charged on the purchase when the gift card is used.