Hiking packs for dogs

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Any recommendations? We're taking the dogs with us on a 3 day hike in a couple months and they'll need to carry their own food, b/c I'm not adding extra weight to my pack. They've done plenty of camping and hiking before, but we've never taken them on a multi-day backcountry trip before.

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1:49p, 3/24/17

AG

I have the Mountainsmith K-9 Pack. It works well, but don't try to use the latch on the pack for the leash.

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1:51p, 3/24/17

if you need to leash up, you just use the collar?

our boys normally use harnesses, but they could easily wear one under that.

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In reply to AggieOO • 1:54p, 3/24/17

AG

I do. We tried the packs latch and she almost pulled out of it.

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2:07p, 3/24/17

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http://www.ruffwear.com/Approach-Pack_4?sc=2&category=13

We got the L/XL for our German Shepherd. The durability on Ruffwear products is top notch.

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2:14p, 3/24/17

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I completely understand the need and utility... but I laughed a little at the idea that "my dog's gotta carry his own sh*t".

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In reply to AgEng06 • 2:15p, 3/24/17

AgEng06 said:
I completely understand the need and utility... but I laughed a little at the idea the "my dog's gotta carry his own sh*t".

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2:38p, 3/24/17

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Ruffwear Approach for us. Basically just carries his own food, bowl, leash and he goes off leash. Pack has to be balanced to ride well.

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In reply to AgEng06 • 3:05p, 3/24/17

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AgEng06 said:
I completely understand the need and utility... but I laughed a little at the idea that "my dog's gotta carry his own sh*t".

My dog carries her own water and collapsible bowl on long walks

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3:25p, 3/24/17

We have a Kelty for our Border Collie. She carries her own water, treats, food, collapsible bowl, and a ball or frisbee.

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3:28p, 3/24/17

AG

Though I've never tried it, I would imagine my pup would do nothing but try and get into that pack once she new food was on her back. We would be going nowhere in a hurry!

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In reply to frorge • 4:30p, 3/24/17

frorge said:
Though I've never tried it, I would imagine my pup would do nothing but try and get into that pack once she new food was on her back. We would be going nowhere in a hurry!

i'd be worried about that if we weren't on the move, but the dogs are generally distracted when on the trail.

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