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Ruff Wear Approach Pack Dog Backpack

Customer Reviews/Rating: Read 10 reviews

Ruff Wear Approach Pack Dog Backpack

Item # RUF58203M

Price: $74.94
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Product Highlights

Reflecting Ruff Wear's commitment to complete adjustability and a customized fit, the Ruff Wear Approach Pack enables your four-legged hiking companion to accompany you on your adventures with his very own pack in tow! Two large zippered saddlebags provide ample room for food, water, bowls and other gear.

Constructed of durable ballistic nylon, the Approach Pack's low-profile saddlebags are designed to withstand the rigors of backcountry activity, provide storage space and keep the load comfortably balanced. A weight-forward design makes certain that the load is ideally situated to avoid hampering your dog's natural gait. A contoured, athletic cut provides your dog with a close-fitting performance fit. Eliminating the need for extraneous straps, a patented Web Master spider-web harness provides superior fit, load-carrying stability and support. The interior lining of the harness utilizes EVA closed-cell foam to cushion the weight and protect your dog from excessive rubbing and hot spots. Your dog is further protected from rub by a fleece-lined covering that wraps around the Approach Pack's woven straps. Reflective trim adds visibility and makes the Approach Pack easy to spot at night.

Side release buckles and sturdy hardware make the Approach Pack easy to take on and off and provide multiple adjustment points to ensure that your dog enjoys the best possible fit. An integrated handle on the top of the Approach Pack allows you to easily carry the pack when your dog isn't wearing it and serves as an assistance handle when your dog needs a helping hand for on-trail obstacles. Waterproof zippers on the saddlebags ensure that the contents of the Approach pack remain dry and secure.

Available in your choice of Blue or Green color options, the Ruff Wear Approach pack is also available in a large array of sizes. Please see the provided sizing chart for measurement instructions and suggested fit. NOTE: For in-between sizes, choose the smaller pack for a lighter load and less bulk.

Styles available: L Blue, L Green, M Blue, M Green, S Blue, S Green, XS Blue, XS Green, XXS Blue, XXS Green

Ruff Wear part numbers: ATLB, ATLG, ATMB, ATMG, ATSB, ATSG, ATS1B, ATS1G, ATS2B, ATS2G

Key Features

  • Attached saddlebags with lightweight, streamlined, go-fast shape
  • Weight-forward saddlebag design for ideal load-carrying position
  • Waterproof zippers, high-visibility reflective trim, external gear loops and durable construction
  • Comfort-fit Web Master Harness frame ensures good structure, stability and load dispersion
  • Five-point adjustable fit to accommodate dogs of all sizes and shapes
  • Ergonomic design with padded comfort, secure fit, generous cut and full range of motion

Specifications

Recommended Use: Dayhiking and dog training
Type: Dog Backpack
Capacity: XXS: 122 cu in
XS: 305 cu in
S: 549 cu in
M: 732 cu in
L: 976 cu in
Warranty: Lifetime

Product Reviews - Submitted by Actual Backcountry Edge Customers

Average customer rating:
Number of reviews: 10


Rating:
Customer: Anonymous Backcountry Edge Customer
Review Date: 3/15/2010

Likes: I bought this pack for our new rescue dog because she needed more of a workout during our walks. She did not mind it at all, right from the first time I put it on her. The straps stay where I adjust them and do not loosen. I like the fact that the weight is higher up, closer to the front, where she is strongest. The pack looks great on her and does not appear to be uncomfortable. She eagerly comes to the pack when I pull it out for a walk.

Dislikes: I don't like is the fact that I have to pull my dog's front leg through one of the straps to put it on and take it off. It is a little bit of a pain, but certainly not a big enough pain to outweigh the pluses on this great pack.



Rating:
Customer: Carly W. - Harrisburg, PA
Review Date: 1/19/2010

Likes: The adjustable fit. The protective padding to prevent chaffing. Arrived very quickly! Haven't had much opportunity to use it this winter but looking forward to using it more in the spring.

Dislikes: Nothing yet!



Rating:
Customer: Sarah R. - Oceanside, CA
Review Date: 1/1/2010

Likes: Great pack. Worth the price for its durability and fit. I've tried other cheaper packs, but they have all fallen apart or caused hot spots on my dog. Sizes run big- be sure to check the sizing chart. My 68 lb rottweiler fits perfectly in a medium.

Dislikes: Nothing. Love this pack.



Rating:
Customer: Anonymous Backcountry Edge Customer
Review Date: 8/18/2009

Likes: Fits great -- better than any other backpack we tried (and we tried lots). Comfortable -- and its worn almost daily. Durable -- again, worn almost daily. Nice amount of "cargo room." Love all the places to clip to. Like the two leash points.

Dislikes: Wish they offered it in red. Wish it offered a 3rd harness/leash attachment point -- in the front. BUT, these do not hurt performance. This backpack has been absolutely great.



Rating:
Customer: TRANG D. - SEVERNA PARK, MD
Review Date: 8/17/2009

Likes: I ordered a medium based on everyone's reviews on sizing. The medium fit my labradoodle perfectly. The backpack is designed nicely to comfortably fit the dog and the padding on the straps are nice addition. It took a day or two for my doodle to get used to the bag but now, he loves toting it around on walks. He enjoys feeling like he's a working dog and holds his head up high when he has the backpack on!

Dislikes: The pack sits evenly with little weight in it but when I put a water bottle on each side (to help my labradoodle get the extra exercise) the pack goes uneven. The straps need to be re-adjusted every time he puts the pack on. If not, one side will slide down and make the pack uneven.



Rating:
Customer: Kelly E. - Bloomington, IN
Review Date: 7/23/2009

Likes: I got the medium pack for our 45 pound Siberian Husky, and although it fits, she probably could have fit into a small. It is easy to put on and can hold all we need for a long hike or an overnight trip. I like the padded straps, and they were easy to adjust. The pack itself seems rugged enough to hold up to all the running in the woods that our dog likes to do.

Dislikes: Nothing, it was everything I expected. It just took us awhile to figure out the right balance to keep the weight evenly distributed.



Rating:
Customer: Laura D. - Hopewell, NJ
Review Date: 7/8/2009

Likes: This pack is worth the extra money compared to the ones you can buy in a pet store. I just purchased the approach pack and it is perfect, exactly what I wanted. I got a medium for my 50 lb pit/lab mix, she could have fit a small or a medium but the medium fits great and I like the extra space it allows, the pouches don't hang too low despite their large size. My dog is able to jump around with no trouble and the pack easily holds two water bottles per side pouch plus lots of other stuff like food. The pouches don't hang too low and they do not restrict my dog's range of movement.

Dislikes: nothing, it's exactly what I wanted



Rating:
Customer: Gary S. - Sicklerville, NJ
Review Date: 6/3/2009

Likes: I purchased a small for my 55 lbs Lab and it fits her very well. This pack is well contstructed and roomy enough for four 16 ounce water bottles each side without a problem. I am very pleased with it and it is well worth the little extra money over the chain pet store backpacks which I had two only lasted me a month each.

Dislikes: Nothing



Rating:
Customer: Mary Lauren S. - Brunswick, GA
Review Date: 3/2/2009

Likes: This is a great size pack for my dog! She seems very comfortable in it and it doesn't seem to constrict her mobility at all.

Dislikes: Nothing.



Rating:
Customer: Mary Lauren S. - Brunswick, GA
Review Date: 3/2/2009

Likes: The pack is a great size and my dog seems totally comfortable in it!

Dislikes: nothing

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