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Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small
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Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small

Item # 700068

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New updated fabric and design features keep your hiking companion even more comfortable on the trail.

  • Tough, abrasion-resistant Rex Twill® has a high tear strength; quick-drying polyester/nylon blend
  • Easily adjustable with webbing straps; tubular nylon webbing has soft, rounded edges and won't cut into your pet's skin
  • Two deep zippered pockets; drainage holes let water out after impromptu swims
  • Saddle bags are lined with foam to protected your dog's ribs from gear
  • Fastens around the chest and under the belly for a secure fit; high-angle side-release buckles reduce the chance of accidental unclaspings
  • Keeper on girth strap keeps excess strap tucked up and out of your dog's way
  • Reflective piping makes dog more visible to others at night
  • Available in three sizes

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Item 700068

Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small Specs

Specification

Description

Weight9 ounces
Volume900 cubic inches
Fits dogs30 - 50 pounds
Material70% nylon/30% polyester
Number of pockets2

Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small Customer Reviews

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Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small
 
4.0

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good construction (4)
  • Easy set up (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Dogs (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Long-time pet owner (5)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    May

    11

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Burley pack for Bushwacking Rascals

    By 8string

    from Montana

    About Me Long-time Pet Owner

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Tough

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Smaller Pets
      • Younger Pets

      Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

      My dog backpacks with me from the northern rockies to the Colorado plataeu, forest to desert canyon. We are often bushwhacking in Montana. The pack has proven itself after 5 years. It has some scuffs from rocks and trees, but no tears or punctures.

      I have a 45 pound Aussie Mix and its the perfect size for her food and bowl. Then she packs out the trash. Sometimes I give her the water filter, Fuel canister, or even a few cans of beer. And its light enough to strap to your pack to unburden your dog in any situation.

      Its not waterproof, so seal the packs contents. Its nice to not worry about if your dog goes swimming.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      20

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Best I've found

      By nicknameless

      from Idaho

      About Me Long-time Pet Owner

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable for the dog
      • Tough

      Cons

      • Hard to get into

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Smaller Pets

      Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

      We just added a second dog to our household and, after collar and crate, it looks like it's time for a second Granite Gear pack. We've tried several brands over the decades and dogs, always used as backpacks for 2-10 day trips, loaded with 1/5 to 1/4 of the dog's weight . Every other pack either self destructed, or made the dog sore, or messed with the dog's balance too much.

      Although we really like this pack, three significant improvements could be made for backpackers moving over difficult or steep terrain. One is a lift handle to help the dog over big obstacles. Their balance isn't perfect wearing a pack. You want to "spot" them a bit. You could also use that handle to carry the dog's pack when terrain is so challenging that it's unsafe for the dog to wear it. Our dogs do not wear packs traversing boulder fields, for instance. Or during creek crossings.

      Two is a second belly strap, maybe optional, to help hold the pack in place when the dog jumps down off of that big obstacle or is moving down a very steep trail. The pack holds its position very well on the level or going uphill, but going downhill you'll find you have to stop and readjust it for your dog to keep him comfortable.

      And three would be an internal strap or tiedown or even a webbing pocket so that, as the dog's load gets smaller, it can be cinched in place a bit, preferably toward the shoulder. We solve this problem by gradually filling the dog's pack with the camp trash so the pack never empties, but sometimes you run out of stuff that you're willing to put into a dog pack!

      That said, no pack we've seen offers as much as the Granite, so we'll take another as is. : D

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      27

      2009

       
      3.0

      Gets The Job Done

      By IndianTracker

      from Lodi, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Does not need adjusting
      • Easy To Load

      Cons

      • Tore my dog up under arms
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Light Loads
      • Travel

      Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

      Okay not to say I'm disappointed but my dogs under arms are rubbed raw after a 3 day trip. I most likely will not use the pack again. If I can find a pack with more padding for his under arms I'll get it.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Nov

      3

      2007

       
      4.0

      what a great pack

      By all out doors all the time

      from woodbridge, Va via the Mt. of north ID.

      About Me Long-time Pet Owner

      Pros

      • Easy Set Up
      • Good Construction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • No handel

      Best Uses

      • Dogs

      Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

      This is a great pack, sets up easy and on a very active/adventurous rottweiler, it stays put. the saddle bags are incorporated right to the belly loop, so as she gallops throught the wood, they don't. This pack can handle anything you can put it to. very tough. It could use a handel on the harness along with a center brest strap attatched to the front shoulder strap.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      26

      2007

       
      5.0

      Great dog pack

      By Chaddly

      from Kansas City, KS

      About Me New Pet Owner

      Pros

      • Easy Set Up
      • Good Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Dogs

        Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

        This pack is great, it is easy to set up. It kind of depends on the dog whether they like it or not, we own two Australian Shepherd/Sheltie mix dogs, brother and sister. We took them on a short trip with us, and the boy loved the pack while the girl would just sit down and wouldn't move if we put it on her. The boy is more active in general than the girl, and in better shape than her. If you know your dog, you'll probably know if this is the thing for them or not.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        12

        2007

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Good, no-frills dog pack

        By IBikeHikeCampClimbPaddleATX

        from Austin TX

        About Me Avid Pet Hiker, Long-time Pet Owner

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Adjustable straps
        • Easily Cleaned
        • Good Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • 3-5 day hikes
          • Dogs

          Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

          Good volume, highly adjustable straps, nice fleece lining

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

           
          5.0

          A must have for your K9 companion

          By AKclimber

          from Anchorage, AK

          About Me Long-time Pet Owner

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy Set Up
          • Good Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Dogs

            Comments about Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack - Small:

            I love this pack. I bought this for my 2 year old Labrador retriever mix and although she thought it was a little odd when I first put it on her, I noticed no discomfort while hiking. Allows for unrestricted movement and is a great way to have your companion carry their own food and water on longer hikes.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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