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REI Ultra Dog Pack

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The REI Ultra dog pack combines well-designed features with durable, high-quality materials to make your dog's backpacking experience sheer joy!

100% post-consumer recycled PET body is built tough to stand up to heavy outdoor use
Sleek and lightweight cord compression system pulls the pack load up and close to the body for unmatched stability
Water-repellant zippers help seal out the elements and protect the contents from moisture
Zippered expansion panels let you increase or decrease the saddlebag volume to match your dog's load
Zippered top pocket on each saddlebag holds small items within easy reach
Harness combines mesh for breathability and padded sections for comfort; perforated EVA foam reduces weight without sacrificing comfort or durability
Short lead is integrated into the harness handle to help guide or hold your dog when a longer leash isn't needed or available
High-strength aluminum leash ring is easy to grasp while clipping on a leash
Harness buckles feature a unique cam lock to eliminate webbing slip even when wet

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

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REI Ultra Dog Pack Customer Reviews

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REI Ultra Dog Pack

4.0

(based on 23 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Tough (14)
Good value (12)
Fun (6)
Versatile (6)
Good size/fit (5)

Cons

Not durable (4)

Best Uses

Travel (10)
Larger pets (8)
Younger pets (5)
Backpacking (4)
Day hikes (3)

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- Long-time pet owner (14), New pet owner (5)

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May

2013

1.0

Back to the drawing board, please!

By parsonsphoto

from Ventura, CA

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Pros

Fun
Good Fit
Good Value
Great Cargo Space
Versatile

Cons

Not Durable
Poor Strap Stitching

Best Uses

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

After years of great luck with REI products I bought this over a Ruffwear because of its glowing reviews, snazzy looks and great value. I wanted to love it and it was great at first. Long story short is we ended up returning it and also its replacement all within about one month's time; we didn't get more than about 4 or 5 hikes out of either pack. This pack's Achilles heel is the main strap that goes around the dog's rib cage. On both packs this strap tore clean off at the point where it's stitched, almost as if someone cut it with a knife. This strap should have been double stitched. In case you're wondering I made sure the strap was not excessively tight around my dog. My dog is a very fit and active 90 lb Bordeaux so if your dog is slow and lazy and inactive this pack may work out for you. But if your dog likes long, brisk hikes with occasional sprints for bunnies and squirrels just cough up the money and get a Ruffwear.

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Dog Pack

By ibrown2

from San Angelo, TX

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Fun
Good Value
Tough
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

I did a lot of research before purchasing this pack a year ago. I wanted a pack that could expand to carry a few of my pup's things, or shrink down when he doesn't need to carry much.

We started out training him to wear it on our trail runs together with nothing in it. We are based in West Texas; so, overheating was definitely a concern, but the empty pack didn't seem to cause too much stress. With stuff in it, he is a little slower, but that is to be expected

Now that he is used to it, he loves putting it on. We use it for trail running, hiking, and going to events. It's great for the trails because of its high visibility, the carry handle, and the harness leash point (it was a great training aid when I was teaching him to heel - prevented him straining his neck with a traditional collar). It has been great for events, because he carries his own bowl, snacks, and toys and it keeps it easy to corral him around lots of folks.

I haven't taken him backpacking with it yet, because most of the time I go, I'm on a work trip. Nonetheless, I think it would be great for an extended trip - leaving the owner to carry only water and extra comfort items.

The drawstrings and expansion zippers have their obvious benefits.

I haven't been able to balance water on him quite well yet, but I'm not sure if it is the pack, or the carrying container I'm using. I've tried a few times to use a standard wide-mouth 32 ounce nalgene, but it just gets so lopsided. If you were to use a waterbag instead of a hard plastic bottle, you could perhaps utilize the drawstring to keep the weight in and tight, but I think the owner might still end up carrying the water for the dog.

The fit of the pack has been tricky, as you'll note in the pics below, he's an in-between size dog (about 35 lbs.). I opted for the small, and I've been trying to dial in the straps every time. The buckle cams pop open frequently, and you could probably remedy that with taping them down once you get the fit right. I'm just still waiting before I tape it all in place.

Thoroughly happy with the quality, construction, and visibility. Would not hesitate to recommend this over the other bags I've reviewed.

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Apr

2013

1.0

Broke on day 1

By Munky

from Philly, PA

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Multiple Pockets

Cons

Not Durable
Not strong

Best Uses

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

Bought for a 90lbs boxer/lab mix. Medium fit well. First overnight trip ended with a broken side strap. Ripped right out of the bag at the seams. Have used the same harness for multiple years without this happening so to see this on the first use is very disturbing. Having multiple pockets is nice but there are no external lash points.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great dog pack.

By Fernando B

from Mexico City

About Me New Pet Owner

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

I bought this pack for my 12moths german shepherd, she´s 58 lb and medium fit perfectly. It took one minute to forget the pack empty and two treks to get use to weight.

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Mar

2013

2.0

Sizing is only applicable for greyhounds

By tseemann

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Cons

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Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

I wanted to like this pack, I really did. I have a 60 lb pit-bull mix, and the small fit perfectly...except the back strap. It was like putting a corset on him it was so tight on his stomach. If they could just add three inches to that one strap, it would fit perfectly.

I took it back and tried a medium, but even all the way cinched up, the pack was still flopping around.

I can't comment on durability or use since we were never able to take it outside.

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Mar

2013

4.0

Does the job well

By Dorangus

from Newfoundland

About Me New Pet Owner

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Pros

Good Value
Tough

Cons

Not Durable

Best Uses

Smaller Pets
Travel
Younger Pets

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

Gret doggie-pack.
Easy to adjust and put on/take off. Robust materials.

Problems - The adjusters for the straps (not the buckles) open very easily because the ends of the straps eventualy get caught on branches etc and the clip flips open. Also the stitching on the straps is NOT strong enough, this is why I have had to send this back for a replacement.
NOW when I get the replacement back I plan on doing 2 things -

1. Getting ALL straps reinforced stitching right onto the padded parts close to the packs themselves (why this isnt standard I dont know)
2. I will attach extra buckles (feed back and through) to each strap, hopefully eliminating the strap ends pulling free and opening the pretty useless adjustable buckles placed on the straps.

I wanted to ba RUFFWEAR pack but couldnt get it delivered to Canada. I managed to find a company who does, so I now have both packs. This pack is nicer and easier to put on and adjust but not made to the standards that RUFFWEAR make their DOG products for DOGS.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Exactly What We Needed

By AccidentlyEvil

from Western Michigan

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Good Fit
Good Value
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Pets
Travel

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

Jack (pictured below) & I do a lot of hiking and were starting to train for some overnights. I have enough gear to carry for myself when we go backpacking, so it was about time he started carrying his own! This pack is big enough I can toss in his food, bowl, some extra water, and tie down so he doesn't wander too far in the night. It did take some time to get it adjusted in the first leg of our hike, but since then, he's had no issues with it. Great product, great size!

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Feb

2013

4.0

Backpack sizing

By Aussie Girl

from IN

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Fun
Good Value
Tough

Cons

Different Colors
Needed More Adjustment

Best Uses

Larger Pets
Travel
Younger Pets

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

My Aussie is a 50lbs ball of energy so we needed a pack to help slow her down on the trail and carry her own stuff. This is a good product. My only complaint is that the small was just a hair too small (could get it locked on but too tight to move comfortably) and the medium was almost a little too big. I had to take the front under belly pad off of the strap to get the strap tight enough on the medium. If the straps had been just a tad longer on the small it would have been perfect. Happy Trails :)

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Feb

2013

4.0

Excellent for dayhikes or backpacking

By jtm1816

from Kennesaw, GA

About Me New Pet Owner

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Pros

Good Value
Tough
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Pets

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

This pack has served my 1 year old boxer well on both dayhikes and backpacking trips. It has the ability to hold his bowls, water bottle, food container and some toys while still allowing him to stay streamlined. The grab handle is nice when we come upon other hikers or just when you want some added control

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My Berner LOVES this pack!

By ItsMeAmanda

from Lake in the Hills, IL

About Me Long-time Pet Owner

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Pros

Fun
Good Value
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Pets
Travel

Comments about REI Ultra Dog Pack:

I have a 1.5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog, she is 125lbs and LOVES to go backpacking and hiking with me.

She has NO trouble carrying her water/food and my water. She is even the camel for some of my camera goodies now too. :)

Well made, VERY adjustable to fit many dogs like a glove.

All she has to see is me reach for the green pack and all chaos ensues because it means BIG WALK!

She received this as her 1 year b-day present from my mom but I would buy this in a heartbeat and recommend it to everyone.