What is the best type of backpack for your husky! Looking for suggestions, ones that are easy to put on, can support/distribute weight, and looks good!
Thanks!

only one place i would send you RuffWear! but they cost $$ so untill the pup is close to full grown (which they need to be to start carrying weight) i would not buy a pack yet. check out our outdoor section for all the info you will need.

We've got Granite Gear and they seem to be holding up well.

I just got Kenzi this pack from Outward Hound and I really like it. It's been easy to put on and isn't as bulky as many of the packs that I looked at from other places. What kind of wear are you hoping to get out of your pack? The one I have isn't army strong but I just wanted something to go on walks with and to car shows. I don't take her on three day hikes or anything.

That Outward Hound one looks pretty good. I don't need it for anything too crazy, just to hold a travel bowl and some water for him on day walks and such. Thanks for the advise, Kenzi is so pretty!

TartokTikaani94 wrote:

TwisterII wrote:

I just got Kenzi this pack from Outward Hound and I really like it. It's been easy to put on and isn't as bulky as many of the packs that I looked at from other places. What kind of wear are you hoping to get out of your pack? The one I have isn't army strong but I just wanted something to go on walks with and to car shows. I don't take her on three day hikes or anything.

Did you get yours from the Outward Hound website? Or Amazon? I was looking into getting that pack (in pink) just so my dog has something to do in the summer since its to hot for urban mushing. Could it carry two water bottles? And dose it have a clip to hook a lead to or do you have to use a collar? Oh and about how much was the shipping? Sorry for all the questions, I'm really interested lol. Awesome dog btw!  

I have the same one for Kato, but in Blue!! I like it...its definitely a good back pack for the price.

I have the one in blue too. I agree for the price and what we use it for it is good.

TartokTikaani94 wrote:

Did you get yours from the Outward Hound website? Or Amazon? I was looking into getting that pack (in pink) just so my dog has something to do in the summer since its to hot for urban mushing. Could it carry two water bottles? And dose it have a clip to hook a lead to or do you have to use a collar? Oh and about how much was the shipping? Sorry for all the questions, I'm really interested lol. Awesome dog btw!  

I got mine on ebay for about $30. Ebay: Blue, Green, Orange If you're wanting pink though this site had them cheaper though I don't know about shipping. Chewy.com: Pink

evoboarder wrote:

That Outward Hound one looks pretty good. I don't need it for anything too crazy, just to hold a travel bowl and some water for him on day walks and such. Thanks for the advise, Kenzi is so pretty!

Thank you. I think she's really pretty too, more so when she isn't scowling at the camera. She always gets lots of attention when we go out. She's been a great addition to our little family. I got her her backpack for normal walks to help me wear her out a little faster for those days when work cuts into our walk time. She's been wearing it empty around the house to get used to it. I put a cup of marbles in each side today to gradually work her into the weight. The weight is distributing well and she doesn't seem to mind the pack at all. The saddlebags are removable so you can quickly and easily take them off to give the dog a break on long walks.

I let her wear it empty around the house for the first week or so and then used marbles for weight since I could add or subtract them easily as she needed. I kept them in the mesh pocket so that they didn't shift the weight on her quite as much as she was going down stairs.

TwisterII wrote:

TartokTikaani94 wrote:

Did you get yours from the Outward Hound website? Or Amazon? I was looking into getting that pack (in pink) just so my dog has something to do in the summer since its to hot for urban mushing. Could it carry two water bottles? And dose it have a clip to hook a lead to or do you have to use a collar? Oh and about how much was the shipping? Sorry for all the questions, I'm really interested lol. Awesome dog btw!  

I got mine on ebay for about $30. Ebay: Blue, Green, Orange If you're wanting pink though this site had them cheaper though I don't know about shipping. Chewy.com: Pink

evoboarder wrote:

That Outward Hound one looks pretty good. I don't need it for anything too crazy, just to hold a travel bowl and some water for him on day walks and such. Thanks for the advise, Kenzi is so pretty!

Thank you. I think she's really pretty too, more so when she isn't scowling at the camera. She always gets lots of attention when we go out. She's been a great addition to our little family. I got her her backpack for normal walks to help me wear her out a little faster for those days when work cuts into our walk time. She's been wearing it empty around the house to get used to it. I put a cup of marbles in each side today to gradually work her into the weight. The weight is distributing well and she doesn't seem to mind the pack at all. The saddlebags are removable so you can quickly and easily take them off to give the dog a break on long walks.

If you go to the site i believe they are having a sale on the backpacks right now 24.95 for a large

I am planning on getting this one http://www.alpineoutfitters.net/secure/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=109

Little pricey but I have heard great things about it and the one I bought at Petco broke the other day... so I am in the market too!

http://www.rei.com/search?page_size=109&cat=40003658&search=Sale+and+Clearance&origin=test&cat=40003681&hist=search%2CSale+and+Clearance^cat%2C40003658%3APets%2C+Toys+and+Picnicking^cat%2C40003681%3ADog+Gear

BUY RUFF WEAR, check out the REI sale right now!!!

jbealer wrote:

http://www.rei.com/search?page_size=109&cat=40003658&search=Sale+and+Clearance&origin=test&cat=40003681&hist=search%2CSale+and+Clearance^cat%2C40003658%3APets%2C+Toys+and+Picnicking^cat%2C40003681%3ADog+Gear

BUY RUFF WEAR, check out the REI sale right now!!!

I really wish rikku was closer to adult size (20lbs at 14 weeks) so i could take a stab at the size i need... cause that is a great price for the Ruffwear Palisades Dog Pack....

Idk where everyone is from but I got a outward hound doggie backpack for 14.99 at building 19 (idk if half of you have ever even heard of it) but worth a look if you have one around.

if your gonna do serious hiking and want a pack to last the outward hound one will not....its a good starter pack to see if you and your pup like it though.

Mountain ridge
Www.mtnridge.com

Ruffwear has what they call the Omnijore system. you could check that out.

I have the skijor package tug because it has a bungee in the line which gives the dog a little more give when taking off. If you go on the website and look up the phone number the woman's name is Amy and she's very helpful if you want to ask her any questions on what line would be better for you.

seattlesibe wrote:

Ruffwear has what they call the Omnijore system.  you could check that out.  

the bungee in that sucks for huskies
i love http://stores.adanacsleds.com/StoreFront.bok their lines really hold up!