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RUFFWEAR Hiking Pack for Dogs, Large to Very Large Breeds, Adjustable Fit, Size: Large/X-Large, Orange Poppy, Approach Pack

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Color: Orange Poppy
Size: Large/X-Large
Size Large/X-Large
Color Orange Poppy
Brand RUFFWEAR
Material Nylon
Product Dimensions 42.13"L x 31.89"W

About this item

  • MADE FOR ADVENTURE: The lightweight, streamlined Approach Pack is comfortable and lets your pup efficiently carry a load so you can share more adventures.
  • DESIGNED FOR DOGS: The five points of adjustment offer a customized fit and a full range of motion. Additionally, the saddlebags are designed to be stable and form fitting. If your dog is new to packs, start with a light load!
  • BUILT TO LAST: The Approach Pack features two leash attachment points constructed from aluminum V-rings and secured with a durable webbing loop.
  • HELPFUL FEATURES: A padded handle and non-slip straps provide good load dispersion for comfortable and controlled lifting. Pockets and external gear loops let you stash all the necessities.
  • EXTENDING ADVENTURES: With the reflective trim, you and your dog can stay out longer. Want to go the extra mile? Attach Ruffwear's Beacon Light (not included) to the built-in light loop.
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The Approach Pack provides dogs with the ability to efficiently and comfortably carry their own gear, generating instant four-legged motivation to explore. The integrated harness enhances fit, pack stability, and overall performance. Specifically designed saddlebags create a passive compression system that is form-fitting and provides easier, more balanced load carrying for your dog. With lightweight materials and a streamlined design, the Approach backpack is comfortable and allows dogs to carry all their trail necessities. It’s a great option for day hikes and overnight adventures.

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 25.4 x 14.96 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 50102
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 22, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ RUFFWEAR
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MT8PLG8
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 936 ratings

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Item Weight 1 pounds
Department unisex-adult
Manufacturer RUFFWEAR
ASIN B01MT8PLG8
Item model number 50102
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars 936 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars
Date First Available November 22, 2016
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 16.77 x 12.2 x 2.8 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH 25.4 x 14.96 x 1 inches
Item Weight 1 Pounds
Brand Name RUFFWEAR
Target Audience Keyword dogs
Model Name Ruffwear Wander Rucksack Für Hunde Hunderassen Größenverstellbar Größe ' Approach Pack
Color Orange Poppy
Size Large/X-Large
Material Nylon
Age Range Description All life stages
Number of Items 1
Manufacturer RUFFWEAR

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Customers find the dog carrier well-made and sturdy without being too heavy, with a comfortable fit that's easy to adjust. The pack features plenty of room in the pouches and works well as a harness, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for Bernese Mountain Dogs. They appreciate its value for money and find it soft on the body, though opinions about weight distribution are mixed.

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153 customers mention "Build quality"140 positive13 negative

Customers find the hiking pack well-made and sturdy without being too heavy, with one customer noting it held up well even when their dog ran through thick prickly bushes.

"...The size was perfect fit. It looks great. I went with the orange for the high visibility in the forest...." Read more

"...I love the way it is constructed. I have a tall thin Miniature Pinture he has a big chest and a tiny neck and waste...." Read more

"...(totally worth every penny of the price), very functional and well thought out and we're thrilled we'll get so many years of use out of it! Love it...." Read more

"...The price is reasonable for such a well-designed and manufactured product. The not so good:..." Read more

144 customers mention "Fit"113 positive31 negative

Customers find that the dog carrier fits nicely and is easy to adjust, with one customer noting that the water bottles can be placed on each side.

"...It was comfortable for her for an expanded period of time. The size was perfect fit. It looks great...." Read more

"...He is supper fast . This back pack fits him perfectly it is on the smallest adjustment for his neck and waste and made a little bigger around..." Read more

"...Two water bottles can easily fit on each side, and as long as you keep the load fairly balanced it really doesn't slide much...." Read more

"...I think the fit is good. I can't detect any signs of discomfort from him even after a long hike--not that he would tell me...." Read more

84 customers mention "Pack quality"84 positive0 negative

Customers praise the quality of the backpack, particularly noting its suitability for Bernese Mountain Dogs.

"...It stayed in place while and was very sturdy...." Read more

"...to pay ($79) however I think the durability as well as the quality is worth it. It did take a bit of time (like 20 min?)..." Read more

"...The size fit perfectly according to their size chart. The quality of the pack is outstanding...." Read more

"...Love the color! Overall, well-made and a great product!" Read more

82 customers mention "Roominess"82 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the carrier's spacious design, with multiple pockets and large pouches on each side that can carry plenty of food and equipment.

"...Carried a lot of food and equipment and all the ads and very secure" Read more

"...It holds a lot of stuff and is made extremely well and will out last my dog I believe. Thanks for an awesome product." Read more

"...golden retriever is 73 lbs and this fits him beautifully, with some room to grow. No problems at all for peeing or anything...." Read more

"...Let's start with the good: 1. I like the big side pockets in which I can store lots of stuff...." Read more

47 customers mention "Functionality"47 positive0 negative

Customers find the dog carrier functional, noting it works well as a harness and for various activities including disc golf.

"...is extremely well made (totally worth every penny of the price), very functional and well thought out and we're thrilled we'll get so many years of..." Read more

"...Also, I can tell he feels useful and important when he's wearing it--like he's pulling his own weight, literally...." Read more

"...The pack works great as a harness. There is no "rubbing" that occurs anywhere that the pack touches her body, it fits so comfortably on her...." Read more

"...Overall, the pack works fine, but these design flaws are surprising from a company that specializes in outdoor gear for dogs...." Read more

37 customers mention "Value for money"29 positive8 negative

Customers find the hiking pack worth its price.

"...(totally worth every penny of the price)..." Read more

"...The price is reasonable for such a well-designed and manufactured product. The not so good:..." Read more

"...This pack is so worth the price. Ruffwear really took the time to develop a product that thinks about their comfort and needs!..." Read more

"...her trying to go after a bush, and a few 🐿 and 🦅 This is a bit of a steep price to pay ($79) however I think the durability as well as the quality..." Read more

25 customers mention "Comfort"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the dog carrier comfortable and soft on the body, with one customer noting it provides good support for the chest and shoulders, while another mentions it is very breathable.

"...I think this thing was a good deal. It was comfortable for her for an expanded period of time. The size was perfect fit. It looks great...." Read more

"...If you are looking for a durable, quality, comfortable bag, 👀 no further, this is it! ***..." Read more

"...any control, Ruffwear harness keeps him firmly in my control but comfortable and I loved the bright color for visibility...." Read more

"...The adjustable straps can be used to get a good fit and avoid any discomfort for them...." Read more

25 customers mention "Weight distribution"17 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight distribution of the hiking pack, with some finding it excellent while others report difficulties with proper distribution.

"...a lot of stuff in the deep pockets on this bag to give him extra weight to carry to tire him out so he is not so destructive...." Read more

"...We disperse weight evenly and with just those items the saddle bags aren't even half full. We are crazy about this pack...." Read more

"...It was tricky to get the weight distribution right especially after feeding him and then having to readjust stuff in the pack...." Read more

"...Plus it gives him something to DO. The material is lightweight but overall seems well made...." Read more

This bag holds a lot.
5 out of 5 stars
This bag holds a lot.
I am so excited about this bright orange RuffWear back pack. I love the way it is constructed. I have a tall thin Miniature Pinture he has a big chest and a tiny neck and waste. He is about 15 pounds and 17 inches tall. He is supper fast . This back pack fits him perfectly it is on the smallest adjustment for his neck and waste and made a little bigger around his barrel chest. My dog loves to run I take him for long walks and when no one is at our park I let him off leash so he can run free . But I can’t always do that and walks do not tire him out enough. But this is a game changer. I can put a lot of stuff in the deep pockets on this bag to give him extra weight to carry to tire him out so he is not so destructive. I started off with just a free items in the small pockets like his poop bags and treats on one side and some small toys in the other side. Then I added in each side of the big pockets one small bottle of water. When we came home after his 2 mile walk he was ready to get in his bed and sleep. I love the fit, the color, how easy it is to put on a take off. I also love the nice zippers to keep his stuff secure. I thought it was expensive when I first looked at it but I was able to snag a deal on the last one in orange so I jumped on it . It would have been I good deal even at full price because this is not a toy . It holds a lot of stuff and is made extremely well and will out last my dog I believe. Thanks for an awesome product.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
    Color: Orange PoppySize: 16.0"L x 13.0"W x 2.5"HVerified Purchase
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    I got this for my dog for a hiking camping trip. She’s a German shorthaired pointer. She’s got tons of energy is bounding to the forest the whole time while wearing this pack loaded up with three days worth of dog food and some other camping gear. Bike again was about 4 miles and factoring in her additional circling back and running in circles and bowing through the forest. She probably wore that thing for 8 miles worth of travel. It stayed in place while and was very sturdy. She absolutely loves this thing every time we take it out of the closet and she spins in circles and jumps with excitement. I think this thing was a good deal. It was comfortable for her for an expanded period of time. The size was perfect fit. It looks great. I went with the orange for the high visibility in the forest. Carried a lot of food and equipment and all the ads and very secure
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
    Color: Orange PoppySize: 15.7"L x 12.5"W x 2.0"HVerified Purchase
    I am so excited about this bright orange RuffWear back pack. I love the way it is constructed.
    I have a tall thin Miniature Pinture he has a big chest and a tiny neck and waste. He is about 15 pounds and 17 inches tall. He is supper fast .
    This back pack fits him perfectly it is on the smallest adjustment for his neck and waste and made a little bigger around his barrel chest.
    My dog loves to run I take him for long walks and when no one is at our park I let him off leash so he can run free . But I can’t always do that and walks do not tire him out enough. But this is a game changer.
    I can put a lot of stuff in the deep pockets on this bag to give him extra weight to carry to tire him out so he is not so destructive.
    I started off with just a free items in the small pockets like his poop bags and treats on one side and some small toys in the other side. Then I added in each side of the big pockets one small bottle of water. When we came home after his 2 mile walk he was ready to get in his bed and sleep.
    I love the fit, the color, how easy it is to put on a take off. I also love the nice zippers to keep his stuff secure. I thought it was expensive when I first looked at it but I was able to snag a deal on the last one in orange so I jumped on it . It would have been I good deal even at full price because this is not a toy . It holds a lot of stuff and is made extremely well and will out last my dog I believe. Thanks for an awesome product.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    This bag holds a lot.

    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
    I am so excited about this bright orange RuffWear back pack. I love the way it is constructed.
    I have a tall thin Miniature Pinture he has a big chest and a tiny neck and waste. He is about 15 pounds and 17 inches tall. He is supper fast .
    This back pack fits him perfectly it is on the smallest adjustment for his neck and waste and made a little bigger around his barrel chest.
    My dog loves to run I take him for long walks and when no one is at our park I let him off leash so he can run free . But I can’t always do that and walks do not tire him out enough. But this is a game changer.
    I can put a lot of stuff in the deep pockets on this bag to give him extra weight to carry to tire him out so he is not so destructive.
    I started off with just a free items in the small pockets like his poop bags and treats on one side and some small toys in the other side. Then I added in each side of the big pockets one small bottle of water. When we came home after his 2 mile walk he was ready to get in his bed and sleep.
    I love the fit, the color, how easy it is to put on a take off. I also love the nice zippers to keep his stuff secure. I thought it was expensive when I first looked at it but I was able to snag a deal on the last one in orange so I jumped on it . It would have been I good deal even at full price because this is not a toy . It holds a lot of stuff and is made extremely well and will out last my dog I believe. Thanks for an awesome product.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2015
    I can't tell you how long I researched this purchase. Not so much because my husband is cheap but I wanted to get the best dog backpack once. And thanks to everyone's awesome reviews, we chose this one, and it's perfect in every way! Our one and a half year old golden retriever is 73 lbs and this fits him beautifully, with some room to grow. No problems at all for peeing or anything. And it's funny, we notice when he has it on he has way less of a tendency to jump on people when they want to pet him lol, which we're really loving since he's still all crazy puppy! The pouch sizes are perfect for our needs. It's not for hiking but just for out and about day trips. Two water bottles can easily fit on each side, and as long as you keep the load fairly balanced it really doesn't slide much. It did take some getting used to more for the way he has to step into it (a little awkward so works better if it's not packed up) but it is extremely well made (totally worth every penny of the price), very functional and well thought out and we're thrilled we'll get so many years of use out of it! Love it. Thank you ruffwear!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
    Color: Orange PoppySize: 13.5"L x 14.0"W x 8.0"HVerified Purchase
    I have a lab/pointer mix who, like me, loves the outdoors, so I bought this pack, so that we could go on long hikes together and he could ruck his own food and water--which is substantial. Also, I can tell he feels useful and important when he's wearing it--like he's pulling his own weight, literally.

    Let's start with the good:
    1. I like the big side pockets in which I can store lots of stuff. The sloping design also centers the weight
    around his shoulders instead of his back--good thinking.
    2. Although a larger selection of colors would be nice, I like the bright colors, so that some trigger-
    happy yokel doesn't shoot my dog while he's enjoying a peaceful run through the woods.
    3. I think the fit is good. I can't detect any signs of discomfort from him even after a long hike--not
    that he would tell me. This is a very important attribute to me. I know how a bad fitting pack can ruin a
    long hike for me. Trying to be a good Dad, I tested it by having him wear a full pack on our walks in
    the neighborhood before we went on an actual hike with it.
    4. The sturdy handle and metal D ring (kudos for using metal) for his leash hook-in is great. A strip of
    reflective material is a good idea for night-hikers and fabric straps for attaching gear is very thoughtful.
    5. The price is reasonable for such a well-designed and manufactured product.

    The not so good:
    1. The bottom material is pretty rugged, but the side material--not so much. After my pup has been running through the woods and brushing up against trees and brush, the abrasions have opened up a small hole in one side pockets and there are also some future holes in process. A dog doesn't realize he's 50% wider while wearing a pack, so any dog-owning thoughtful designer would have considered that when choosing the side material. I understand that the lighter material will allow the pack to dry more quickly and perhaps be a little lighter, but if I have to choose between weight and sturdiness, I'll take sturdy every time.
    2. Balance. I feel like an aircraft pilot who has to make weight and balance measurements to keep the pack centered while on the hike. Both sides of the pack have to be very well-balanced in order for it not to slide to one side or the other. I was passing water back and forth between water bottles after our water breaks to keep the pack balanced. Certainly, you all can come up with a modification, so that the pack is not so sensitive to slight imbalances.

    In conclusion, I have to buy a new pack, because my always-hungry dog has gained a few pounds and needs a bigger size. I will replace it with another Ruffwear pack since the good attributes out-weigh the not-so-good in this case. I guess that's an endorsement.
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  • Samu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stabile e capiente
    Reviewed in Italy on January 5, 2020
    Color: Meadow GreenSize: MediumVerified Purchase
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    Pettorina fantastica. Ci stanno 2 borraccie da 0.75L per ogni lato, quindi 4 totali, più una ciotola dell'acqua in silicone sulle tasce superiori.
    Sempre sulle tasche posteriori ho anche messo delle torcie molto potenti che mi consentivano di individuare il cane durante una passeggiata notturna.

    È regolabile e se correttamente indossata è stabile e non impedisce i movimenti al cane. Io jo un lastore svizzero ed è perfetta
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Stabile e capiente

    Reviewed in Italy on January 5, 2020
    Pettorina fantastica. Ci stanno 2 borraccie da 0.75L per ogni lato, quindi 4 totali, più una ciotola dell'acqua in silicone sulle tasce superiori.
    Sempre sulle tasche posteriori ho anche messo delle torcie molto potenti che mi consentivano di individuare il cane durante una passeggiata notturna.

    È regolabile e se correttamente indossata è stabile e non impedisce i movimenti al cane. Io jo un lastore svizzero ed è perfetta
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  • Caroline H.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Tirette
    Reviewed in Belgium on May 17, 2025
    Color: Orange CampfireSize: MediumVerified Purchase
    Tirette coincée
  • liodundee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sacoche chien
    Reviewed in France on December 6, 2019
    Color: Orange PoppySize: Large/X-LargeVerified Purchase
    Résistant, robuste mais l'équilibre est vite déstabiliser si on ne met pas le même poids dans les sacoches.
    Je conseille néanmoins ce produit.
  • Watermelon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well made and well prices
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2016
    best price I was able to find - fitted my Rhodesian Ridgeback with room to spare. It is so well made that this is going to last us a very long time - the dog likes it too - he happily carried our pasties and his water and snacks on a 4 mile walk the other day and was not bothered by it one little bit.
    It has loads of little hooks and clip parts that mean that you can easily add to it if you needed to.
    There are also a lot of different compartments.
    All in all quite and exciting little backpack for your hound, which adds something more of a challenge to them on long hikes.
  • LBB
    5.0 out of 5 stars It works!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2019
    Color: Orange PoppySize: 13.5"L x 14.0"W x 8.0"HVerified Purchase
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    Eighty quid is a lot of money to take a gamble but I'm glad I did, very impressed.

    It might appear obvious but it is essential to balance the weight on each side. I limited out first outing to 3 miles with only towels stuffed in peddle bin liners on each side of the pack. We fine tune adjusted the harness during the walk and Dennis (featured) has a tendency for over exuberance. Whilst I walked 3 miles I'm certain Dennis ran, swam, paddled, walked and rolled many more. Initially I had concerns he would find the pack cumbersome and restrictive... but not at all. He still pushed through brambles, jumped gates and even managed to roll in badger poo (his favourite) without any issue.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    It works!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2019
    Eighty quid is a lot of money to take a gamble but I'm glad I did, very impressed.

    It might appear obvious but it is essential to balance the weight on each side. I limited out first outing to 3 miles with only towels stuffed in peddle bin liners on each side of the pack. We fine tune adjusted the harness during the walk and Dennis (featured) has a tendency for over exuberance. Whilst I walked 3 miles I'm certain Dennis ran, swam, paddled, walked and rolled many more. Initially I had concerns he would find the pack cumbersome and restrictive... but not at all. He still pushed through brambles, jumped gates and even managed to roll in badger poo (his favourite) without any issue.
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