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Ruffwear Approach Dog Pack

Item #RUF0037 | 23 in Stock
1 Star Rating

Ruffwear sizing is WRONG

By Backcountry.com Employee January 15, 2009

I bought the M (26in-36in) since my dog's girth is 31in and it does NOT in any way fit him! It is a good 4in too short around the widest part of his ribcage so I can't fasten it into place. The second fastener near the rear of his body closes just fine. I have the web harness size M and that fits him fine, he is a boxer/ridgeback mix, 70lbs., so the M should have fit him. Ruffwear's site suggests sizing down if in between sizes, but I would size UP. The tag says, 'performance fit' so maybe that explains the difference. The quality of this pack otherwise looks great and I own a lot of Ruffwear products but I have to give a low rating for the misinformation and inconvenience. Here's hoping the L works...

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Tech Specs:

Material:
1680D ballistic nylon 
Volume:
[XS] 305cu in (5L), [S] 549cu in (9L), [M] 732cu in (12L); [L] 976 (16L) 
Dog Girth:
[XS] 17-24in (43-61cm); [S] 21-30in (53-76cm); [M] 26-36in (66-91cm); [L] 32-48in (81-122cm) 
Removable Packs:
No 
Recommended Use:
Day hikes, training for trips 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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