Ruffwear Urban Sprawl Dog Bed - 2008 BCS

Wanted to get this on steepandcheap, but shipping was as much as the item itself, making it full price again. I understand, it's probably large and bulky, but I've seen 10oz. Arcteryx shirts for $17 that could practically be stuffed into an envelope costing $13 to ship to Juneau. This item had a $35 USPS tag to get here. Another item I had to pass up because shipping negated any savings...

Our 80 pound dog LOVES this bed! Cover is very easy to remove and wash at home. Inner mattress is also washable at commercial laundry. Well worth the price - will last a long time.

These beds hold up to tough use for years. The removeable cover is a very easy wash, just throw it in the washer!

Be careful when you unpack this bed from the shipping box. If you slice through the tape with a utility knife, you'll probably knick the bed like I did (not smart since the box said not to open with a knife). Good news is the nylon part of the bed patches quite nicely with a tent or nylon jacket repair kit.

As for be bed, I ordered the large size and it is huge (the handle is great). One of my dogs likes it. The other one isn't so sure as air does get trapped in the bed to some extent and "exhales" as the dog steps on it to lie down. A whimpy dog might find it unsettling.

The one improvement I'd make is to have a 3" layer of firmer foam as the base layer covered with 3" of the outdoor polyfill baffling.

Cost-wise, you can't make these beds for the 20% off price at Back Country. The fiberfill alone (which is the type that is used in outdoor furniture that can be hosed/washed and does not hold odors) would cost about $70 retail.

Well this is an awesome looking/functional bed (non slip/stayed clean), just not durable enough. I understand the bed did not destroy itself.... I have heard round beds last the longest since it is harder to chew.