![]() Very few people had anything negative to say about the Approach, as this dog backpack has been on the market for years and has gone through many updates and iterations to perfect its design. Our pup was able to carry his food and water in comfort (and style!) for a multi-day backpacking trip." - ZoSa, REI reviewer The durable handle meant we could use it as an assistive device to get him up and down some larger rocks (what we have come to call 'the airlift'). It even held up well to him scraping against rocks. We threw this on our furry companion and didn't have to adjust it/recenter it once on our ~22 mile test drive. "Yes, this thing isn't cheap, but the chest strap alone makes it worth it. She noted that the bags didn’t flop around or sag too much and that her male dog had no issue peeing with the pack on as long as the adjustable belly strap was fitted to be flush with his belly. One Amazon reviewer noted that while the price was a bit hard to justify compared to cheaper versions that can be found in-store, her German Shepherd had room to grow into his adjustable large/XL size pack. Apollo is a 70-lb Golden, and the size M fits him well!” - Apollo, REI reviewer ![]() We were able to essentially solve the issue by looping the end of our flexible leash around the front chest strap thing. Apollo can be quite the puller on trails, and an integrated front clip like the larger pack has would be helpful. The one thing we wish it had was a front clip. After he quickly got used to it, he seems quite comfortable in it. It allows our pup, Apollo, to carry some of his own water and all of his food for a 24-36 hour trip (in addition to packing his own waste out - very helpful!). It has been perfect for overnight hiking/camping trips along the Appalachian Trail. In addition to our own testing, here are a few of our favorite customer review quotes that told us we had found the motherlode: OUR FAVORITE CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT THE RUFFWEAR APPROACH PACK The 420-denier nylon brushed off encounters with rocks and bushes with ease, and the padding kept his pooch comfortable for the entire hike." Adventure Junkies says, the Approach is the best pack for “hikers wanting the very best in quality and comfort for their dog.” (See Sources) Backpacker Magazine writes: “‘This pack has more than enough room to carry everything our dog needs for a long hike,’ one tester said after a daylong journey on trails above Golden, Colorado. Outdoor media also liked the Ruffwear Approach pack. Backpacker Magazine testers were able to “fit two liters of water, a collapsible bowl, almost two pounds of snacks, her hiking booties, and a stuffed toy.” (See Sources) 24 liters of total volume in the L/XL (that’s large enough to fit a doggy sleeping bag in one saddlebag!).a padded Y-shaped chest piece for your dog's comfort, high-visibility color options.a webbing loop to attach safety beacons (see photo of Champ’s pack above).reflective trim and high-visibility color options for spotting your pup in lowlight.a metal V-ring to attach your dog's leash between the shoulders (see photo of Champ’s pack above).padding along the dog's shoulders and spine.What we like about the Ruffwear Approach Dog Backpack:
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