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REI Classic Dog Pack - Large

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Give your best friend a real treat with the large-size REI Classic Dog Pack. It's ideally sized for weekend adventures and equipped for maximum comfort.

Nimble saddlebag design moves with dog's body, easing navigation through dense woods and brush
Saddlebag fit is made to minimize load shifting during use and helps improve dog's stability over uneven terrain
Breathable harness combines mesh and padded sections, holds securely to dog and is built to handle rugged usage; 3-point design adapts to various dog shapes
Harness buckles feature a cam lock to eliminate webbing slip even when wet
High-strength aluminum leash ring is easy to grasp while clipping on a leash
Short integrated leash deploys easily from harness grab handle to help guide or hold dog when a longer leash isn't needed or available
Made from tough, 100% post-consumer recycled PET body fabric to resist the abrasion and weather you and your dog encounter

Sizing is based on girth, which is measured around the widest part of your dog's rib cage.

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REI Classic Dog Pack - Large Customer Reviews

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REI Classic Dog Pack - Large

4.6

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good value (7)
Versatile (5)
Tough (4)
Easy to use (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Larger pets (6)
Travel (4)

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Aug

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice quality and decent price

By dpollitt

from Minneapolis,MN

About Me New Pet Owner

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Pros

Fun
Good Value
Tough
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Pets
Travel

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

I picked this up today at the store. It looks like it just arrived at the store this week, since they were still putting the display up. I couldn't find much of a difference between this and the deluxe model besides a small extra zippered pocket. It fits my Greater Swiss Mountain Dog quite well, she is probably on the small end of the Large size right now, but she is only a year old (around 85lbs).
The backpack is better quality then some packs that I use myself, it looks like it will really hold up long term.

Jul

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Buy for Your K9 Friend

By Lucas SoCal Backpacker

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me New Pet Owner

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Pros

Durable
Easy to use
Good Value
Large Storage Pockets
Leash Attachment
Mesh Top
Mini Leash
Reflectors

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach
Day hikes
Larger Pets
Parks
Travel

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

I have a 3/4 Siberian Husky 1/4Rottweiler pup, about one and a half years old. He weighs 75 lbs. and the straps on the pack tighten just small enough for him. I am sure hes going to gain weight, so I think the bag will only fit better in time. But even though this pack is a little loose on him, it stays on very very well. We have never had a problem with the pack sliding off, I think this is attributed to the center strap connecting between the neck and under arm straps. For day outing its great because he can carry everything and my girlfriend and I can walk a little easier. For Backpacking its great too, because he can carry everything he needs for a week long hike, all his dry food, water, fold up bowl, comb and leash fits no problem. There are a lot of great features on this bag including the mesh top for air flow, the leash attachment, the handle that can unbuckle into a short leash, the reflectors, and the inward facing zippers are all appreciated when in use. Our most recent test that impressed me the most, was when I was walking him on a long leash on a narrow wall along a creek. His pack got caught on a fence causing him to fall off the wall into the water five or six feet below. But before he fell all the way I caught him buy the leash and had him hanging buy his pack four feet below me just above the water. I pulled him up quickly and we were on our way both still completely dry. Nothing ripped, and he seemed to be in no pain, because there are so many straps that his weight was distributed evenly like a climbing harness. And his pack was full of stuff, I cant think of a more strenuous test. Buy this pack, I yet to find one better for my best friend.

Mar

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Putting my dog to work!

By DngrsDan

from Lubbock, TX

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Easy to put on
Sits well on her back

Cons

None I can see right now-

Best Uses

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

Every time we go for a walk I am loaded down with drinks for me, water for her, water dish (collapsible), "slobber" rags, poop bags, treats, toys, stocking cap (for when the temp drops), and often other odds and ends. After a few hours of walking I'm usually ready to throw everything away cause I'm tired of carrying it! Now I can let her carry it.

I found it quite easy to put on her, and she never fidgeted or acted concerned about it being put on or while carrying it. It did not appear to impede her movement, nor seem to rub her anywhere.

I looked at other styles (thankfully I read the reviews in here first), but I liked the fact this had a mesh style webbing across her back-I thought that would be cooler for her than a solid piece, provide better ventilation.

It also made her pay more attention to her heel position since she now "had a job"!

So far I'm very happy with it, so is Josie. May deserve 5 stars, instead of the 4 I gave it, for the price.

Mar

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

adjustable for large breeds

By kenziered

from washington

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Good Value
Tough
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Pets
Travel

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

Excellent pack. The first we have found that fits our 130# English mastiff. She pranced around the neighborhood very comfortable with the chest strap. The side pockets are large, will make it so she can pack in her own food when we go backpacking. This pack is simple, it doesn't have tons hanging off of it like others I've seen. Those extras look pretty, but aren't very useful on a dogs pack. This is a great product!

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic tool for working breeds!

By Livlaflovqd

from McHenry, Illinois

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Easy to use
Good Value
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Good for high energy dogs
Larger Pets

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

I am really impressed with this back pack. My labrador, Harley, is one year old. He has alot of energy and was showing signs of boredom and a normal walk was not doing the trick for him. This bag goes on nicely and is fairly simple to fit with a few adjustments. He is 75 lbs right now and there is ample room for him to finish growing with this bag. The clasps are strong and hold the fit once you set it up. It is very well padded so it isn't irritating to his skin, and well ventilated across the back as well. The pockets are ample sized and the zippers work well. Definitely enough room for a couple of water bottles, bowl, bags for potty, etc. I popped a can of soup into each side tonight for our walk. We did our usual 2-3 miles and he was all business about it. He found a rhythm right away and took commands like a champ. When we got home that high energy was gone! Looking forward to hitting the trails with Harley once he gets accustomed to carrying the additional weight. Great product. I also looked at the Ultra bag, which is about $20 more...and there is no vast difference.

Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Just purchased

By grubmaster

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Good Value

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

I spent several hours reviewing various packs, primarily the "Rough Wear" brand. This pack compared very similarly to the Approach pack that RW makes. However, I do think it fit my Ridgeback much better and it was $20 cheaper. Time will tell how it holds up, but I am very happy with the construction and the way it fits. Take your pooch in to REI and try on all of them before you buy.

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Make your Dog do the work

By J the Dog

from Worcester, MA

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Fun
Good Value
Tough
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Pets
Younger Pets

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

The backpack was easy to put on the dog, and had plenty of space for the dogs bowl and a few water bottles. The only problem that my dog had was that the backpack had to be evenly weighted otherwise it would sag, which isn't a big deal at all.

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Pack...

By stukerj

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

Love the color. Set-up was pretty easy, once everything is adjusted you're ready to go and don't need to mess with it anymore. The price was great for the overall quality of the product. Only problem I have is: This is the largest size they make. The front part of the harness fits my dog perfectly with room to grow. He is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, roughly 105 lbs. The rear strap is snug, but that is all the way extended. I am going to contact REI to see if there is something they can do to modify the pack, possibly an extension or a redesign. If the rear strap were proportional to the front three I would have given this product 5 stars and I would have nothing bad to say at all.

Jan

2012

5.0

Large really is LARGE

By hrefnadottir

from Lansing, MI

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Easy to Clean
Easy to use
Good Value
Roomy
Versatile

Cons

Sizing is huge
Tough To Set Up

Best Uses

Hiking
Larger Pets
Travel

Comments about REI Classic Dog Pack - Large:

The pack itself is awesome, but I would caution you about the size. I have a BIG DOG. She's a 100 pound Leonberger, and the only way to fit the large on her was to take the straps ALL THE WAY IN. It fits her... barely. She could have probably used the medium. So, really consider your dogs size before you buy and probably go down one lol. Now I have these long straps and am trying to tuck them in. It's a pain. But most of the packs out there, the biggest sizes won't fit my girl, so...

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