This was a great purchase. I have a 90 pound Rottweiler and a 50 pound Australian Shepherd and I was really hoping that I could get one backpack that would fit both of them, so they can share it to give them breaks on hikes and since both of them don't always come on adventures together. Much to my surprise, the large backpack fits both of them wonderfully! Its just a little big on my aussie but not too bad at all, I think the medium would have been too small for her. The pockets are HUGE! which is great but please: only put a maximum of 15% of your dogs body weight on them to carry. These pockets can easily hold more than 15%, so be careful.
I realllllllly love that the backpack part can come off of the harness so quickly and easily, that really helps when we stop and I want to give my dog a break or if there is a water source that I don't want my Rottie dragging and rolling the backpack in- he Really Loves Water. Im sure the backpack could get wet and stay on fine but I just want to keep it at least a little clean. It seems very sturdy and stays on when my insane Rottie rips through brush, trees, you name it. It still looks brand new (besides some dirt).
There is a zipper mesh pocket inside each large pocket and two bands to hold a water bottle on each side. It does require you to pack each side with roughly the same weight or it will kinda sag on one side but in my opinion, thats expected with any backpack, and its still not bad by any means.
Its greatly and easily adjustable, both on the front chest straps and under the chest and stomach. I can quickly adjust it to fit both of my dogs that vary greatly in size. Also, both of my dogs don't seem to mind it being on at all.
A big question I had before I bought it was if I could use a harness with it and thankfully, harnesses work great. I put the 'jacket' part of the back pack on first, then put my dogs harness on, then the backpack velcros over the harness and the ring that attaches to a leash comes out where the handle is. Its perfect.
Overall- a great backpack and an unbeatable price (trust me, I price searched for a very long time.)
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Product information
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kyjen |
| ASIN | B0081XIEHE |
| Item model number | 2490 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | April 30, 2012 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.5 x 10.4 x 2.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11 x 19 x 16 inches |
| Brand Name | Outward Hound |
| Target Audience Keyword | dogs, dog |
| Color | Blue |
| Size | Large |
| Material | Nylon |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Kyjen |
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| size | Large | Medium | 11.00" x 1.50" x 7.00" | Small | xl | L |
| closure type | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper |
Worth it
After a ton of eye-crossing research, I decided to enter into the world of dog backpacks at the affordable end of the spectrum (in case the dogs didn't take to it. I'm glad I did because for under $30, this pack is about perfect. Now, I'm not looking to send my dogs tearing through brush with their backpacks on, so I can't speak to its usefulness there but for long-leash trail hikes, cross-town walks and all-day events at the fairgrounds, this backpack gets it done. As for the balancing concern, I don't have one. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BALANCE A BACKPACK FOR THE WELL BEING OF WHOEVER HAS TO CARRY IT. If your complaint is that you have to keep an even weight distribution to keep this pack straight, then my complaint is that you're the type of person who would make your dog carry an uneven load. I've had no problem with this pack twisting because I care enough about my dogs to make sure they're as comfortable as possible. If you want your dog to carry 32oz of water, buy two 16oz bottles and put one in each side. Not a big deal and your dog will appreciate not walking with a limp. My only complaint is the lack of ventilation but I'm planning to cut slits on the inside of the back pad to facilitate cool packs anyway (it gets hot here), so I'll likely cut a couple of holes and see in mesh in strategic places. The photos are of Luke wearing a size: large. He weighs 75 pounds, has a chest circumference of 29 inches (behind the front legs) and a neck circumference of 19 inches (at the base). The front straps are almost maxed out but the chest and belly straps are only about half way out (would fit around a dog twice his size). He loves it and actually tries to put it on himself when I'm not fast enough for his liking. I intend to clip a carabiner to the handle so I can clip to it easily with a leash.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
This was a great purchase. I have a 90 pound Rottweiler and a 50 pound Australian Shepherd and I was really hoping that I could get one backpack that would fit both of them, so they can share it to give them breaks on hikes and since both of them don't always come on adventures together. Much to my surprise, the large backpack fits both of them wonderfully! Its just a little big on my aussie but not too bad at all, I think the medium would have been too small for her. The pockets are HUGE! which is great but please: only put a maximum of 15% of your dogs body weight on them to carry. These pockets can easily hold more than 15%, so be careful.
Great, inexpensive, durable, versatile backpack.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
I realllllllly love that the backpack part can come off of the harness so quickly and easily, that really helps when we stop and I want to give my dog a break or if there is a water source that I don't want my Rottie dragging and rolling the backpack in- he Really Loves Water. Im sure the backpack could get wet and stay on fine but I just want to keep it at least a little clean. It seems very sturdy and stays on when my insane Rottie rips through brush, trees, you name it. It still looks brand new (besides some dirt).
There is a zipper mesh pocket inside each large pocket and two bands to hold a water bottle on each side. It does require you to pack each side with roughly the same weight or it will kinda sag on one side but in my opinion, thats expected with any backpack, and its still not bad by any means.
Its greatly and easily adjustable, both on the front chest straps and under the chest and stomach. I can quickly adjust it to fit both of my dogs that vary greatly in size. Also, both of my dogs don't seem to mind it being on at all.
A big question I had before I bought it was if I could use a harness with it and thankfully, harnesses work great. I put the 'jacket' part of the back pack on first, then put my dogs harness on, then the backpack velcros over the harness and the ring that attaches to a leash comes out where the handle is. Its perfect.
Overall- a great backpack and an unbeatable price (trust me, I price searched for a very long time.)
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on August 5, 2016
Good for Day Hiking/ Bad for Back Country Camping
