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cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:55 pm | |
| - rileyflorence wrote:
- Just for fun, Appa is 26" length, 27.5" height, 33" girth. 76lbs last we checked, but he seems bigger since then.
He's a big boy! But he's SO handsome! Is he still growing? I can put the large pack on Storm, and upload a picture if you want to see what it looks like on a body similar to Appa... _________________ |
| | | rileyflorence Adult
Join date : 2011-05-15 Location : South Jordan, UT
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:57 pm | |
| We think he's done with height, but he is still rather lanky. I think he'll just be filling out from now on. |
| | | cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:18 pm | |
| This is the same pack that Storm has on...medium size. Ginger is 50lbs and about 22" tall. _________________ |
| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:40 pm | |
| Just got back from checking out the winter clearance at REI, and they had the Palisades Pack on display. After taking a look at both the medium and the small, I think I am going to get the small. Pretty sure the medium will be too baggy and not fit his lean build all that well...
Thanks for the pic, Claudia. It definetely helped with picturing how it would fit on Brewer! |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:26 pm | |
| Paul, I think I have a post on here under product review with my lines if not I can post on Monday. I like the med on jack but with sierra being shorter like ginger the med would be to big, with her age as well I'm not packing her down with weight. Glad u were able to go look at them. _________________ |
| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:38 pm | |
| - jbealer wrote:
- Paul, I think I have a post on here under product review with my lines if not I can post on Monday. I like the med on jack but with sierra being shorter like ginger the med would be to big, with her age as well I'm not packing her down with weight.
Glad u were able to go look at them. Jenn, I will take a look at the reviews section and see if I can find your post. Any chance you have measurements for Jack available? If he is close to Brewer's overall size...that could be the deal breaker. |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:44 pm | |
| When I get home I will measure, been awhile can't remember what he is. _________________ |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:03 pm | |
| Ok so I was trying to find front shoulder and gave up... From floor to the top of the shoulder blade(on top of his body where I start the lenght) he is 24" tall Length (mid point between both shoulder blades to start of tail) 21" Girth 30"
Hope that helps. He weighs 56lbs last we checked and is about 4yrs old
I think the med would be just fine,like riley said its nice for light bulky things to stuff in there _________________ |
| | | cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:22 am | |
| - MicroBrewer wrote:
- Just got back from checking out the winter clearance at REI, and they had the Palisades Pack on display. After taking a look at both the medium and the small, I think I am going to get the small. Pretty sure the medium will be too baggy and not fit his lean build all that well...
Thanks for the pic, Claudia. It definetely helped with picturing how it would fit on Brewer! You're welcome! If Brewer is closer to Jack's size, then you could go either small or medium - just your preference on how you want the packs to fit. I know some people like the extra room and don't mind being big. I like a lower profile. I just wish I knew how the packs fit and how big they were also instead of just being told that I should buy the medium. _________________ |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:29 am | |
| The pack has the option to draw it in snug so when not full its not bulky. Either way you go its from ruffwear and backcountry and I can exchange it _________________ |
| | | cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:33 am | |
| - jbealer wrote:
- The pack has the option to draw it in snug so when not full its not bulky. Either way you go its from ruffwear and backcountry and I can exchange it
That didn't help as much as I would've like it to. Still, the size of the medium is still a little too big for my preference. _________________ |
| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:18 pm | |
| - MicroBrewer wrote:
- jbealer wrote:
- Paul, I think I have a post on here under product review with my lines if not I can post on Monday. I like the med on jack but with sierra being shorter like ginger the med would be to big, with her age as well I'm not packing her down with weight.
Glad u were able to go look at them. Jenn, I will take a look at the reviews section and see if I can find your post.
Any chance you have measurements for Jack available? If he is close to Brewer's overall size...that could be the deal breaker. Hi Jennifer, not to be a pain, but if you have the time...it would be great to see some pics of the custom leads. I think I found your post under product reviews, but I am not seeing any pics. One Medium Palisades pack, Top Rope collar, and Knot-a-Leash coming up Then it is on to Adanac's belt and custom leads... |
| | | harrise The Gentleman
Join date : 2009-06-16
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:00 pm | |
| Hmmm. I KNOW there is a better, closer up picture floating around in one of the hiking threads. But I did find this one of her... |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| | | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:47 pm | |
| Thanks Jennifer, I think a couple leads with similar design are exactly what I am looking for. At least one of them will need to be 6ft in length due to state park regs, but I think a longer one for use in the BWCA would be ideal.
Will post pics of Brewer decked out in the new gear as soon as it starts trickling in... |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:13 pm | |
| i was working with Jack and Pam on the lines, feel free to telling them my name if you want, they were super helpful. cant wait to see the new gear _________________ |
| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:33 pm | |
| If the tracking information is correct, I should have a package or two sitting on my steps when I get home!!! If lighting permits I will see about some obligatory pics, otherwise they will have to wait until this weekend. |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:34 pm | |
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| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:18 pm | |
| Good News...Palisades Pack and Top Rope Collar showed up today! I think for starters, Brewer and I are going to hit the creek trails with just the harness tonight. The packs can wait until he adjusts to wearing a harness on his runs. I'd imagine I will have a few question on the pack as soon as I get around to using it, but for starters...thoughts on how the chest, rib, and tummy pads should fit? Also, are the packs only held by the 2 buckles on each side, or are there straps that I am not seeing that will hold them down while in action? Preliminary pics to come later tonight... Jason @ BackCountry K9 is looking into getting the Knot-A-Leash ASAP and then it is onto belt and leads! |
| | | cmanding Nutrition Subject Moderator
Join date : 2010-10-12 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:30 pm | |
| I fit the harness as I would an x-back harness - so the top of harness lands at the base of the neck, and tye 'Y' strap for the check should land on the breast bone. Then adjust the straps snug but not tight. The strap the goes right behind the front legs should not rub his legs, but shouldn't be land too far behind the front legs.
The packs are held only by the 2 buckles on each side.
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| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:38 am | |
| As promised... Burning off some energy in the backyard #1 Burning off some more energy in the backyard #2 Assessing the situation The goods... Side Profile with new Ruff Wear Web Master Harness Brewer showing off his new gear #2 Brewer hinting that he is growing tired of the photo shoot... I will see about getting some better pics up this weekend when I can have an extra hand in the matter... Oh, and sorry about the amateur photos...still need to spend some time with the camera. |
| | | Jennet&Embry Senior
Join date : 2010-09-15 Location : Eau Claire, Wisconsin
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:56 am | |
| Hes such a good looking boy! The gear looks good |
| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:41 pm | |
| - Jennet&Embry wrote:
- Hes such a good looking boy! The gear looks good
Thanks Jennet! He has come a long ways since his days running wild in Ely, MN. |
| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:46 pm | |
| would like to see the side pic with pack but the harness looks good, do a front shot of him standing with it as well. i love new dog toys!!! and yes just the 2 buckles to hold the pack. _________________ |
| | | MicroBrewer Teenager
Join date : 2011-10-20 Location : Minnesota
| Subject: Re: Help with selecting Harness, Pack, and Leash Combination(s) Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:18 am | |
| Best front that I can find: Side view: |
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