Mountainsmith Dog Pack

Breed Example:	Cocker Spaniel / Terriers, Small: Cocker Spaniel/ Terriers Medium: Golden and Labrador Retrievers Large: St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees
Dog Weight:	20-40 lbs, Small: 20-40 lbs Medium: 40-80 lbs Large: 80+ lbs
Fits dogs:	40 - 80 pounds
Material:	Kodra nylon
Number of pockets:	1 + 2 main compartments
Volume:	1220 cubic inches, 610 cu. in. / 10 L, Small: 610 cu in / 10 L Medium: 1220 cu in / 20 L Large: 1830 cu in / 30 L
Weight:	1 lb. 9 oz.

Breed Example:

Cocker Spaniel / Terriers, Small: Cocker Spaniel/ Terriers Medium: Golden and Labrador Retrievers Large: St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees

Dog Weight:

20-40 lbs, Small: 20-40 lbs Medium: 40-80 lbs Large: 80+ lbs

Fits dogs:

40 - 80 pounds

Material:

Kodra nylon

Number of pockets:

1 + 2 main compartments

Volume:

1220 cubic inches, 610 cu. in. / 10 L, Small: 610 cu in / 10 L Medium: 1220 cu in / 20 L Large: 1830 cu in / 30 L

Weight:

1 lb. 9 oz.

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Start Powder Season off Right, Buy one 15% get off the item, Buy 2 get 20% off both items, Buy 3 or more 25% off all

$12.50

New Price:

$37.50

Size	Color
Red	Warm-grey / Black
Medium	47.95
Large	55.95
N/A	60.00	32.50

Size

Color

Red

Warm-grey / Black

Medium

Large

N/A

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Size	Color
Red	Warm-grey / Black
Medium	47.95
Large	55.95
N/A	60.00	32.50

Size

Color

Red

Warm-grey / Black

Medium

47.95

Large

55.95

N/A

60.00

32.50

Legend

- Rock/Creek Outfitters
- Sierra Trading Post
- REI

Notes:

Moosejaw (Fall 2008) offers this product at $50.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Reviews:

Buy this if you Hate your dog!

mt. hiker at REI on 10/15/2008

Rated:

I bought this pack for a Truchas hike for my dog, a shepard husky mix. It kept rubbing her behind her forelegs. I readjusted it and tightened the straps down. Still, they kept loosing up and the felt kept bunching up. I tried securing it with saftey pins and believed it had been fixed. Unfortunatley by the time we got back and I took her pack off I noticed it had wore all the fur from under her forelegs off and she was bloody from the straps cutting into her. My friend had bought a ruff wear approach pack wich had better padding and load stability. It stayed put even if it was not tight. Also it has a padded front Y buckle, which seemed to really help. DO NOT BUY THIS PACK!

I Love My Backpack

JGO at REI on 07/27/2008

Rated:

I love my new backpack that my owner bought me. I am able to carry all of my own necessities including my brush, water, collapsible bowls, food, and of course, TREATS!! This pack is extremely comfortable and rides well on my 11 yr old body. Whenever I need help climbing up a tall rock, I know that my master will be able to assist me using the heavy duty handle on the top of the pack. I especially like the water resistant nylon since I have a tendency to want to swim before removing my pack. Another one of the nice features is the padded straps since they help to prevent any blisters or hot spots from forming. I highly recommend this pack to all dogs from 60-80 lbs.
My only complaint is that occasionally, the chest straps will come loose, and my owner will have to stop and tighten them. Other than that, this is an outstanding pack, and I get excited every time I put it on because I know an adventure is ahead!!

Issues with Durability

Brandon Beltz at REI on 05/26/2008

Rated:

I loved this product for the features that it provided. Unfortunately after a 23 mile backpacking weekend, my 60lb dog had ripped both (2) of the belly straps out of the stitching. The only one holding it on for the end of the trip was the front chest strap (and clever load balancing).
I am going to try to buy another one because I was really happy with the design and the fit, but this one needs to hold up to an energetic dog!

The best so far!!

Forest Monkey at REI on 05/16/2008

Rated:

This thing is bomb proof! We live in Portland, OR, and the inner contents have, surprisingly, never gotten terribly wet despite splashes through rivers, dousings from waterfalls and a multitude of rains. That being said, I never give my 60lb. rott/shephard mix anything that won't stand a little wetness or isn't already fairly waterproof, just in case.. It's got a good amount of padding to keep her back and ribs comfortable, a reflective strip if you end up night-hiking, and a handle that's come in handy once or twice while climbing snowy slopes in Tahoe. The top bungee-style cord is perfect for attaching her sleeping pad or homemade raincoat, and the pockets (medium size) are large enough to carry her food for 10-14 day excursions and compression straps when volume is less. It seems to breathe well enough and has soft strap covers that have never left my princess-beast pained or furless. My only complaint about this pack, in fact, is that the stays loosen rather easily, especially on downhill climbs.. A simple modification is to use some sturdy safety pins.. but careful on their size and placement!! Otherwise, this pack is a real winner. Also, it's easy to find platypus bags to put in if the dog needs to help carry water on, say, the 35 mile portion of the PCT that is lacking.. =)

great product, interesting sizing

shawn the fireman at REI on 04/28/2008

Rated:

I bought this for my 3yo chow mix mutt. she's about 60 lbs, very muscular and no fat. she falls perfectly in the sizing for the medium, but when i got it i almost cinch the straps all of the way to fit her. while i can still adjust it a little just be aware. i didn't want to go down a size because the packs volume decreases to about half the size. on the positive side, she seems to like it. i have also noticed that she hasn't figured out how much wider she is with it on as she's constantly running through bushes and dragging on trees. i expected to see some wear on the pack but it's holding up extremely well so far. bottom line - if you take your dog hiking or camping, have they carry their own stuff. everyone is happy then.

Best Pack on the market.

Malemute Man at REI on 01/06/2008

Rated:

Best pack on the market paws down. My malemute has used this for almost 3 years now and I have never had a problem with it. I made a mistake and bought a Ruff Wear pack for my youngest. I have since trashed the Ruff Wear pack (its garbage)and bought another Mountainsmith. Even with uneven loads it carrys level. The compression straps are great when the load is small. Holds out water good and zippers shut tight.

Let the dog carry his own stuff!!!!

BWCA Princess at REI on 09/12/2007

Rated:

We bought this pack for our 4 year old lab when we adopted him. Its great to have him out with us, carrying some of his own gear. It has a smaller pocket on one side which is nice for little items too. He loves to wear his pack so it must be comfortable. It has nice fleece coating on the straps so it doesn't rub his fur. The only downside is he is a lean 65 pounds and at times the pack almost seems too big for him even when it is tightened all the way, particularly the chest straps. Not enough of a downside that I wouldn't get it again, just be carefully. His measurements matched exactly based on the specs but it is still just a bit too big!

Overall satisfactory with one exception.

Mountainlatte at REI on 09/04/2007

Rated:

Overall, very satisfied with the pack. It stayed positioned on my dogs (2 dogs, 2 packs, both Mt. Smith) over the 3-day hike with minimal slippage. The only problem we encountered was when one of the packs snagged on a bush and the chest strap completely pulled free of the pack. After some improvised repairs in which we tied the chest strap to one of the belly straps, we were able to use the pack the remainder of the hike, but it did interfere with the dog's movement. Mountain Smith replaced the pack. Overall, I would highly recommend this pack, even though I do not believe it should have failed so easily. After all, it is designed as a dog pack, and on hikes through the wilderness, you will encounter brush that could potentially snag the pack. We have two of these packs and the other one did not fail, even though the other dog encountered the same scrub brush which pulled at her pack as well.

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Reviews:

Buy this if you Hate your dog!

I Love My Backpack

Issues with Durability

The best so far!!

great product, interesting sizing

Best Pack on the market.

Let the dog carry his own stuff!!!!

Overall satisfactory with one exception.