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Mountainsmith Dog Pack I

Mountainsmith Dog Pack I

Item # 650765
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It's pure puppy love! This pack's independently adjustable strap system lets you to tailor fit the pack to your cocker spaniel- or terrier-sized dog.

  • Features a full 610 cu. in. of load-carrying capacity and a trim, streamlined design that allows your pet to maneuver easily between obstacles
  • Independently adjustable straps at chest, shoulder and hips provide a stable fit; compression straps offer load stability
  • Synthetic fleece-lined straps and buckles eliminate hot spots
  • Mesh straddle panel and open strap design allows ventilation
  • Mesh top pocket offers handy leash storage; reinforced D-ring provides leash attachment point
  • Carrying handle on top for your convenience when the pack is off your pet
  • Bungee cord with toggle lets you stow extra gear
  • Constructed of 600-denier Kodra® nylon for long-lasting durability; red color and reflective trim increase your dog's visibility

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Item 650765

Mountainsmith Dog Pack I Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1 lb. 6 oz.
Volume610 cubic inches
Fits dogs20 - 40 pounds
MaterialKodra nylon
Number of pockets1 + 2 main compartments

Mountainsmith Dog Pack I Customer Reviews

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Mountainsmith Dog Pack I
 
3.0

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100%

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        Oct

        1

        2007

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Not for mouthy dogs

        By Jay A.

        from Raleigh/Durham, NC

        About Me Long-time Pet Owner

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easily Cleaned
        • Easy Set Up
        • Lightweight
        • Stows Easily

        Cons

        • Fleece Sleeves Slide
        • Handle Not Reinforced
        • Leash Point Is Plastic
        • Straps Are Weak

        Best Uses

        • Dogs without strong bite

        Comments about Mountainsmith Dog Pack I:

        Purchased this pack for my American Staffordshire Terrier (65 pounds). Went on a 3 day camping/climbing trip. Worked great save a few exceptions.

        1.) The pull handle on top is not reinforced so it should only be used for carrying the pack off the dog, not for grabbing onto to help a dog up onto rocks.
        2.) The clip point on the rear of the pack is made of plastic. Worked fine but Am-Staffs are notorious pullers should a squirrel or rabbit catch their eye.
        3.) The fleece sleeves move...a lot. For short hikes, the pack can be a little tight which prevents the movement. For long hikes however, the pack needs to be comfortable which means the sleeves have a chance to move (and rub for that matter)
        4.) The straps to hold the pack on are made of single-ply nylon. If you get this for a dog that has a big bite, consider buying some tubular webbing to replace the fleece sleeves and provide added reinforcement as my dog went through the front strap with one bite.

        All in all, it is a great pack for small dogs. Good pack for medium to large dogs too, if you are prepared to do some reinforcing on your own.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        1

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great pack few QC issues

        By lechien

        from Chugiak, Alaska

        About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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        Pros

        • Fun
        • Good Value
        • Sylish
        • Tough

        Cons

        • Not Durable

        Best Uses

        • Larger Pets
        • Travel
        • Younger Pets

        Comments about Mountainsmith Dog Pack I:

        we just got back from a technical hike/backpack outting of a week and the pack had hardly been broken in before we left town. I have an older larger pack that I had been training with but it had a few draw backs - material absorbed water, straps in the wrong places, too large and floppy, etc. so I shopped around and talked to folks a lot before purchase and decided on this pack.

        Originally I ordered the medium or II pack for my 40 pound sib husky because of the length of trips we had planned but the med is way too big for her (could not get the straps to tighten up even snugged all the way so we re-ordered the small and it fits good but also nearly too big for her frame (although she is on the high end of a small and the low end of a medium).

        The pack road great on her even after plowing into trees jumping off of rocks and running through every stream on the trail. I sprayed the pack with waterproofing before we left and had everything in plastic bags but the pack was surprising dry inside even after a few jumps in the lake.

        I read one review that warned about the handle but we used it often to lift the 40 lbs dog over some small car size rocks and she did fine and the handle appeared in great shape. The one blow out we did have was that the bottom of the pack ripped out halfway through the trip and we had to sew up the bottom of the pack (luckly no lost goods or dog food) and I have seen several reviews of this happening to other people too. We'll be sending the pack back for a new one and might take it down to the local leather shop to get another stick run along that seam to prevent that in the field.

        I found the compression straps very helpful too as we went through the dog food she could lighten and narrow her pack up to allow better passing clearance on the trail (as she runs up and down the hiking party to make sure everybody was still moving along and that nobody had any food just hanging out of their pockets or something like that).

        Of all the packs that I researched I liked the features of this pack the best, we'll see how they honor the warranty and do repairs etc.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        21

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Best of the bunch for a medium-sized dog

        By rreodc

        from Phoenix, AZ

        About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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        Pros

        • Compression Straps
        • Tough
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Not Enough Padding

        Best Uses

        • Medium Pets

        Comments about Mountainsmith Dog Pack I:

        I'm pretty fussy when it comes to how something fits my canine companion; Rosie's endured numerous "try ons" of packs and the Mountainsmith Dog Pack I fits her the best. The pack doesn't ride too far up on her body to the point where the compartments rub against her front legs.

        Chuckling at the compression straps, I soon realized they're one of the best features. On a multi-day trip after Rosie ate a few meals, thereby lightening her load, the compression straps kept the pack snug to her body and eliminated movement as she trotted along the trails.

        I cut off the cord zip pullers since the metal pullers are large enough to operate with ease and while I didn't use the D-ring as a leash attachment point, it could easily be replaced with a locking D or oval carabiner for more strength.

        The biggest drawbacks are the flimsy, short fleece sleeves meant to prevent the straps from rubbing at the hip, shoulder and chest. Being handy with a sewing machine, I'm planning on replacing them with some that are padded and provide more coverage (a tailor or seamstress could make some up for a few dollars if you're not).

        Rosie's pack also served as my bear bag. Each night I stashed my food in the compartments and strung it up by the carrying handle. Every morning, I transferred my food back into my pack, and rebalanced the weight in her pack.

        For reference: Rosie is approximately 50 pounds, 21 inches tall and 21 inches long... "stout" was once used to affectionately describe her!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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