Mountainsmith K-9 Pack

A great, GREAT pack!!!! I was honestly somewhat surprised at the quality and workmanship that went into making this pack. It fits my 70+ lb pit mix like a glove, I purchased the medium and followed all the sizing guidelines...let's just say that my buddy (Cholo) and I were VERY HAPPY!! I've never been one to rate anything, unless I was disappointed with a product and wanted to warn others. I was looking at the Ruffwear pack that MSRP'd for around $150 (that's HALF of MY ULA pack!!!) but decided to opt for this, figuring if it was poor quality I would deal with the hassle of returning. I'd read other's reviews and looked over photos of how the pack sat comfortably placed away from the hips, significant in larger breeds. I'm perfectly fine, happy, grateful, ready to go packing etc. So is he, he's sleeping with it on right now, empty of course. Will upload images as well. I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow for his pre-trip physical and am having the vet check it out so will update it he approves/disapproves and eventually how it performs on our short hike to test our new gear. So far I definitely say BUY THIS!!! Especially if you're looking for your pup to help carry his load of dehydrated dog food, toys, regular food on a short trip. Just remember that although your dog may be large, he can only carry so much and to balance each side appropriately. Get him or her conditioned before heading out, just like yourself! Have fun Fidos!! Photos; notice with flash there are excellent visibility decals sewn on, the sewing seems meticulously done throughout. If anyone is concerned about the water repellent qualities, it is not waterproof, however all you need to do is simply buy some Kiwi Campdry at your local retailer and follow the directions and it'll help considerably. You could also seam seal the sewn parts as well, keep in mind this may nullify the manufacturers warranty however. For those who sew it wouldn't be very difficult and inexpensive to make two raincovers or one that covers the unit. Also for any rubbing that may occur I bought some Mushers Secret, he doesn't do well with shoes, so they are ideal in all weather for his paws and will work to prevent chaffing where the pack may rub after long hikes. Please remember to take the pack off your dog when YOU STOP AND TAKE OFF YOURS...they NEED breaks TOO!!!! Another thing I noticed about the pack is while the ring is strong and durable for line attachment it was messing with the adjustment of the pack with him pulling against it. I simply left his regular collar on and lead him that way and the pack stayed put after full adjustment and locking the mechanisms. AGAIN, great pack IMHO.

I tried a couple different brands of dog packs before finally spending the extra money to get the Mountainsmith. I should've just bought this pack from the get go. I got a medium sized for my 65# Golden Retriever and it fits him perfectly. There is actually a ton of room for adjustment on these packs. This allows you to get the perfect fit for your dog. Lots of slight adjustments can be made and I feel like they allow this to be a lot more comfortable on a dog. It is also very easy to put on. The way all the straps unbuckle makes it a lot less cumbersome to put this pack on. The material itself seems very durable. I feel confident it will definitely hold up in our outdoor excursions. Furthermore, the design is very ergonomically friendly to the dog. It keeps the saddlebags close to the dogs side and over his front legs. My dog doesn't even seem phased by it in the least. I bag sizes are also very large. There is one on each side and that's the only storage. However, they are very spacious. I can fit plenty of food, a travel doggy bed, travel bowls, towel, and still have room to pack more. Word of caution, don't go too overboard loading up your dog with weight. My dog weighs 65# and I wouldn't put much more than 4 lbs. on him at any given time. It may be easy to pack a lot in these bags, but keep it comfortable for your dog too.

just got it, but so far so good, fits her well, lots of padding so shouldn't chafe, buckles and straps don't touch skin, lots of room in bags, moves with dog and allows dog to have full range of motion. materials seem good and reflective, easy to open and adjust. only drawback i found is the straps on the front that are just held by rings not clips can slide loose. i folded the strap before the ring and zip tied it into place. its secure and works well. not sure if i can post links, so instead, on youtube search up: How to prevent a webbing strap from slipping - Ron Gallant

Took it on several hikes - it's great for the dog to carry his own food (in a ziplock bag to prevent it from getting soaked) and water bowl. We originally hoped he could carry his blanket but it doesn't fit and would probably get wet as the pockets aren't waterproof. You have to ensure you distribute the weight evenly on both sides otherwise it starts to sag. So even if you can fit a smaller blanket on one side, you have to make sure the other side is filled just as much.

el tamaño mediano le quedo excelente, no batalle para ajustarsela, al inicio si sentia algo raro mi perro, pero ya que quedo bien ajustada y que empezo la travesia ni se inmuto, aguanto 12 horas con ella sin quejarse, le cupo una botella de 1 litro en cada lado, mas sus croquetas y premios y ademas sus platos para comida y agua (de los que se pueden doblar outward hound o algo asi la marca). Bastante durable, no se ven signos de desgaste y eso que anduvo como loco metiendose por todos lados. Si parece que va a durar bastante.

I have a lot of trouble finding any items for my giant breed dogs (Great Dane and wolf hound mix). This pack is very adjustable and was able to fit it onto both of them, this also allowed me to have it fit snuggly without rubbing or slipping. We cannot wait to go hiking!

Arrived fast, Fit as it should and has a lifetime warranty.

Pack worked great for my 115lb Great Dane! 🥰 Even with the dunk in the creek. 🤦‍♀️ Silly pup.