Thread: dog back packs

who is using what???
any brands to avoid???
what lasts the test of time and hard wearing???
what sort of weight will dog COMFORTABLY carry????

any suggestions on best place to buy or does someone have one sitting in cupboard gathering dust.

any help appreciated thanks.

https://www.realdog.co.nz/shop/dog-backpacks
I got one from these guys based on comments and recommendations from forum members.
Well made and they make them to fit your dog.
Real happy with our one for our AM Bulldog/Mastiff cross.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

who is using what???
any brands to avoid???
what lasts the test of time and hard wearing???
what sort of weight will dog COMFORTABLY carry????

any suggestions on best place to buy or does someone have one sitting in cupboard gathering dust.

any help appreciated thanks.

I use and have used Julius K9 gear with great effect, the IDC harnesses and saddle bags are great.

It's not the cheapest of gear, but it's solid and hard wearing. I've used their older harnesses and the newer IDC power harnesses. I ran bags on my springer spaniels at home, removed them for flushing.

I'm running a JK9 idc on my springer pup, with a front Y control attachment for controlling him in crowds or near traffic which I'm slowly introducing him to at 11 months.

Ruffwear from further faster in chch. Great gear. Something like 1/4 of their weight.

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

https://www.realdog.co.nz/shop/dog-backpacks
I got one from these guys based on comments and recommendations from forum members.
Well made and they make them to fit your dog.
Real happy with our one for our AM Bulldog/Mastiff cross.

I use this one too

I have been looking in to this recently and Hannah at Twin needle has sent me a photo of theirs. The plan is to have the basic harness with molle straps so that you can add or remove pouches. I have problems posting the shot but "They will retail at around the $250 mark, and we will make them in Black and High vis Orange, but could custom make in any colour way if you don’t mind waiting for it to be sewn"

Originally Posted by stug

Ruffwear from further faster in chch. Great gear. Something like 1/4 of their weight.

I have a lot of their gear and rate it. I can't remember the exact model, but it has a cool carry handle to throw your dog around.
@craigc loves it and will likely buy his dog one soon.... mark my words

that ruffwear looks great...will do some more looking thanks....plodding out with deer in pack on easy going and Meg was romping along having a ball...thought to self,yip she needs a pack to carry some too LOL,

Originally Posted by Pop Shot

I have a lot of their gear and rate it. I can't remember the exact model, but it has a cool carry handle to throw your dog around.
@craigc loves it and will likely buy his dog one soon.... mark my words

https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/coll...ades-pack-2017

That is what I am using.

quite like the look of the "approach" next to it in catalogue...looks a lot more simple,less pockets and nearly half the price.... will see....

Be aware that if running your dog up through tussock and matagouri, conventional material will wear through in a season. I ended up sewing large leather patches over the threadbare front 'impact' sections, and he got another 3 seasons out of it.

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

https://www.realdog.co.nz/shop/dog-backpacks
I got one from these guys based on comments and recommendations from forum members.
Well made and they make them to fit your dog.
Real happy with our one for our AM Bulldog/Mastiff cross.

Yip I’ve got this as well.
Well made and tough.

yes looking at the realdog......the length of it and cordura nylon really appeals..... Meg is a big Bitch....pretty sure it would be better fit.

Twin Needle do one also been looking at one for Bo so he can carry his own food on a mission sizing just seems a bit vague though so haven't pulled the trigger on one yet