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by oldlineschutzhund on 30 April 2009 - 21:04

know of a good brand or website?

by SitasMom on 30 April 2009 - 21:04

back pack for dog, man or woman?
back pack for how long of an outing?
back pack for a ultra light, light, regular, or heavy packer?

by mobjack on 30 April 2009 - 21:04

LOL!
Sitasmom, you beat me to the questions.

by My Guy Kai on 01 May 2009 - 00:05

If we're talking dogs, I have and like the Ruff Wear "Approach" pack. Haven't used it for any LOOOONG hikes, but it's easy enough to take on and off, doesn't leave any wear spots on my dogs fur, etc. He puts his head in it when I hold it out.

Edit- Their "Palisades" design has a lot more bells and whistles, but the price was too high to justify for my occasional use. It's the nicest one I've ever come across. I like a lot of Ruff Wear's gear.

by SitasMom on 01 May 2009 - 00:05

oldlinesschutzhund asks a question and then doesn't clarify when asked,,,what is this?

by ocoey on 01 May 2009 - 01:05

Assuming you are looking for a dog pack we have the Ruff Wear Palisades and I am very happy with it. Great strapping system that helps prevent load shifting. Loads can be balances using the bladders, which also carry water for you or the dog. Kai is right though, it was pricey.

No issues dealing with Backcountry either....

http://www.backcountryk9.com/95/0/Products.aspx

by mobjack on 01 May 2009 - 02:05

Eh, they may answer later. No biggie either way.
I looked at the Kelty chuckwagon and the Ruffwear Approach and Palisades. I wasn't as hot on the Kelty. I just didn't like the fit on my dog as much. I liked everything about the Approach but the Palisades edged it out for me with the load compression straps. That was a huge plus. I've removed the water bladders and tossed them on a shelf somewhere.
I've got more packs for me personally than one person should have.

by Liesjers on 01 May 2009 - 02:05

I have the Ruffwear Approach. The only con so far is that the Y-strap thing in front is just a little too big even on the tightest setting (size medium). The size small would be too small of a pack/harness even if the straps fit better. Because of this, the pack sits a little too far back (see below), the weight should sit primarily on the shoulders not farther down the back. It doesn't really matter for us since I just have her carry my cell, keys, and poop bags. I am hoping it will fit my puppy properly since he will probably be bigger (my female is 55lbs).

by VonIsengard on 01 May 2009 - 02:05

I have a few outward hound ones. Affordable and no problems with them.

by rotkaeppchen on 01 May 2009 - 02:05

For myself, a small woman, I like the Granite Gear Vapor Ki. For our dog, we have used the Granite Gear dog pack and he
carries our water on a day hike:

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