Great design...the dogs love 'em

By Jason Fox Ranked #16 - Dog Packs and Accessories April 1, 2009

I picked up 2 packs for my husky/border collie and boxer/lab off SAC a few months back. They get so stoked when I take them down from the gear wall, knowing an adventure is imminent. The boxer mix is about 50 lbs. and the small is the right size, the husky mix is 60 lbs. and has a deep chest and could probably move up to a medium but the small is adequate with an inch or two left in the straps. Hydration bags are excellent, though it hasn't been to warm yet I'm sure this design feature will help regulate their body temperature, I fill a liter on each side, sometimes a bit more. I have packed about 20 lbs. (food, water and bowls) in them and the weight carries nicely. The ability to detach the saddle bags is great for taking breaks or going swimming. The design seems very robust and I have had no problems so far. Though, initially the hydration bag caps were very tough to remove though this has changed with several uses. If your dog loves the trails, they'll love this pack and so will you. I have even tied my sleeping pad on top of the husky/collie's pack and it worked on great. Awesome gear!

Were recently used by noth my dogs on a 40 mile backpacking trip in the Seven Devils Mnts in Hells Canyon, Idaho. Both were lightly loaded (say 10 - 15 lbs) with food and other things and the dogs were able to take on anything we encountered. Scree, boulders, up and down these stayed on and stayed tight, cause you can cinch them with the straps in the outer pocket. Handle was extremely helpful when crossing trees that had fallen at a downward angle across the trail. Last night there, July 13, had an inch of snow and ice and these helped to keep the dogs warm and dry while we hiked out.

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