What is the best dog backpack?
Question by S J: What is the best dog backpack?
We are looking for a backpack for our large dog that fits well without chafing or slipping. We have looked at Outward Hound, Ruffwear, and Ollydog packs but it’s hard to tell how they will fit on the dog without actually buying one. Has anyone had experiences (good or bad) with these or other packs?
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Answer by bobbye71
I would suggest going to Pet smart or some other provider and try it on. they could give a more knowledgeable answer, and if it didn’t fit, you would know it, and not be faced with having to return it. You can always take the dog in the store. that’s what I like about them.
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IMO the Kelty Back Pack is the best out there. A bit pricey, but worth it.
I have an outward hound backpack that I use for my pit bull and it works really well. I use a harness with padded armpits underneath it just so there is no chafing, but as long as it fits properly and you don’t leave it on too long, it should be fine, just watch if you are going to put weights in it, it might strain the fabric. If you are looking for a weight training pack, I would look online at a weight training website, they have sturdier bags.
The old Outward bound hound old style backpack tend to have a balance problem…if you have something in the left pocket, it will shift to the right. If you can balance it nicely, the backpack itself is quite sturdy. I had mine for 3 years and we take it hiking all the time. My dog doesn’t mind it at all. (it does get hot for her during summer). The new ones are a 1 piece that appear to be more sturdy. It has some cool reflector and better material. but I haven’t gotten a chance to buy one yet. Ruffwear was a little more expensive than outward hound. (you can buy the old backpack online at dog.com, petsmart’s website is dogs.com and they sell the new ones) REI the outdoor company sells a few other backpack. i tried one that cost about $ 30…it wasn’t made that good at all. I would go with the outward hound. It’s pretty nice and come in different colors. That’s what I would buy if I need a new backpack. Mine is still holding up nicely other than the velcro looking a little beat up.