Why not let your dog carry his own food and water? The Ruff Wear Approach Pack is an excellent everyday dog backpack with high performance, fit and functionality. Give your dog a load to carry and a job to do and generate instant four-legged motivation.

The integrated harness enhances fit, pack stability and overall performance. Radial cut saddlebags create a passive compression system that is form fitting and better load carrying. Combined with the lightweight materials and a streamlined design, the Approach Pack is comfortable and allows dogs to carry their own necessities.

The padded assistance handle and top-loading stash pockets are appreciated by humans, and lightweight construction and strategic padding keep canine sidekicks comfortable over the miles.

If you have a dog who is more energetic than you are a dog backpacks may be an excellent solution. Dog backpacks are a training method often recommended by Cesar Milan Dog Whisperer. When your dog doesn't get enough exercise behavioural problems can follow. When wearing a pack you dog will get more exercise for your money. I was very surprised the first time i put the Approach Pack on Pluto. She took to it like a duck to water. Like most dogs we've encountered she enjoys the importance of doing a job.

Pack Weight & Capacity

X-Small: 0.8 lb (0.36 kg) / 6 Litre capacity
Small: 1.05 lb (0.48 kg) / 12.5 Litre capacity
Medium: 1.15 lb (0.52 kg) / 14.5 Litre capacity
Large/X-Large: 1.3 lb (0.59 kg) / 24 Litre capacity

It's recommended that your dog carry no more than 25% of their body weight in their saddlebags. If your dog is new to dog packs, start with a light load and work up to a heavier load as your dog gets accustomed to wearing the pack.

Key Features

• Attached saddlebags feature an efficient, radial cut, weight-forward design that creates passive compression to stabilizes pack contents
• The Web Master™ Harness frame provides load stability, comfort and weight distribution
• Padded assistance handle makes it easy to help dogs up and over obstacles
• Trail-ready details:  stash pockets, coated zippers, and external gear loops
• Single-piece, anodized aluminum V-ring leash attachment provides a secure leash attachment point
• Low-light visibility with reflective trim