SALE! Approach Dog Backpack - Day Hiking & Overnight Adventures

The Ruffwear Approach Dog Pack is a great camping and trekking dog backpack that is ideal for day hikes or light overnight adventures. The saddlebags are radially and sit on a built-in/integrated harness ensuring the pack fits comfortably and stays stable on your dog's back.. 

The Approach Pack has a perforated, molded foam chassis so it is breathable and has a flexible fit.  Plus, in 2022, the pack was updated with more from fade-resistant materials, an updated flopper stopper system for easier use when stabilising the panniers, and more streamlined saddlebag volumes.

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Sizing

Measure around your dog's girth/chest - just behind your dog's front legs & at the widest part (so measure around it just like you were measuring around your own chest). Click here for a video on how to measure your dog's chest.

It is important for the pack to fit snug. Just like with saddlebags on a horse the pack should fit snugly so it stays stable and doesn't shift and rub. 

**Ruffwear recommend sizing 'down' if your dog is in-between sizes.

Do NOT size up just to get extra capacity - always choose according to chest measure.

* NOTE: it is not recommended that your dog carry more than 20% of their body weight in their dog pack (including the weight of the pack).   If your dog is new to dog packs, start with an empty bag and gradually work up from a light to a heavier load as your dog gets accustomed to wearing the pack.

Features

• Side Stash Pockets Keep Gear Organised - the panniers have 2 zipped compartments per side so your dog can carry their food, water, leads, bowls or other trail essentials.  The zippers are coated to run smooth & there are external gear loops.
• Designed for Stable Gear Carry - the saddlebags are radially cut & designed for weight forward carry.  Plus there are flopper stoppers to help stabilise the pack & it's contents.
• Handy padded handle on the back - the padded back handle & girth straps allow you to assist your dog over rocks & obstacles in a controlled & comfortable manner. 
• Two leash attachment points - there is a single-piece aluminium V-ring just at the front of the back handle & a reinforced webbing loop sitting further back behind the handle. 
• 5 adjustment points - the pack can be adjusted & snugly fitted to a wide variety of dog shapes. With proper fitting, the pack will should stay stable (not slide back and forth) & should not interfere with your dog's range of motion.
  
• Low-light visibility trim - reflective trim runs across each side of the pack for improved visibility in low light.  There is also a light loop to attach The Beacon safety light (sold separately)
  

How to Fit & Adjust the Approach Pack

 Learn about the Key Features of the Approach Pack

Materials

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