Eastern Mountain Sports Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Eastern Mountain Sports.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

Yes. For drop ship orders and pack by store orders, carton shipments must not be single SKU, meaning they require multiple SKUs per carton.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, you cannot mix purchase orders in a single carton.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

No. Eastern Mountain Sports’ guidelines state that you should not pack more than one purchase order in a carton, and shipments are to be loaded by purchase order, meaning POs should not be mixed on a single pallet.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

The maximum weight allowed is 40 LBS. No specific maximum carton dimensions are provided.

What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?

The minimum carton dimensions are 9" Length x 9" Width x 3" Height or 36" Length x 27" Width x 30" Height, with a minimum weight of 2 LBS.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

All carton labels must be placed on the lower right leading edge along the long side of the carton – never on the top or bottom – so they are visible when cartons are stacked. For standard carton labels the placement rule applies and they must be clear and legible. EDI vendors must also use a UCC 128 label. For bulk orders shipped to a DC the carton label (placed in the same location) must include the ship‐to address, vendor name and address, PO number, vendor style number, unit quantities (by style, color and size, or by assorted ratio for pre-packs), total units and carton sequence (e.g., “1 of 5”).