Dog Backpacks: Adventure 16 Chief And The Adventure 16 Rover Packs

The weekend warrior has a new accessory when embarking on a hiking excursion: the dog backpack. This way mister or miss mountaineer can bring Fido along for the adventure and both adventurer and best friend can carry their own supplies. The dog backpack resembles a horse's saddle bag and it straps to the dog's back and is secured on the opposite side near the dog's abdomen.

The features of a basic dog backpack are padded buckles to protect the dog's skin and fur from injury, reflective tape to protect the animal at night, at least two compartments for food and other necessities, straps to keep the backpack secure on your dog's back and breathable mesh to make the load comfortable for the animal to carry.

Consumers who purchase dog backpacks are dog owners and outdoor enthusiasts; campers, hikers, backpackers, etc. They enjoy the outdoors and want to bring their dog, or dogs, on outdoor adventures with their masters.

Two websites have dog backpacks for sale at various prices, sizes and colors.

The first website, Amazon.com, carries dog backpacks in sizes ranging from $24.99 to $89.99. These prices are based on pack size, the pack manufacturer and whether the pack is new or used condition. I would highly recommend buying a new backpack in order to keep your dog as safe as possible. Most of the dog backpack's on Amazon.com's website come in red and black bags. However there are packs that come in other colors.

Another website, www.greatoutdoorsdepot.com, is much more specific in its pricing, sizing and varieties of backpacks for your pooch. The greatoutdoorsdepot website breaks down sizes as follows: small-15 to 35 pounds, medium-35 to 65 pounds and large-65 to 100 pounds.

The greatoutdoorsdepot offers four different models of dog packs for the weekend warrior's best friend. The first model, the Kelty Chuck Wagon pack rund from $44.99 for a small pack to $54.98 for a large size pack. The Chuck Wagon can be shipped the next business day.

The second model is the Adventure 16 Chief and the Adventure 16 Rover packs. The Chief pack is regularly priced at $44.99 and is currently on sale for $19.99. It's blue with black trim. The Chief is available in Medium to Extra Large sizes and comes with a free Porta-bowl or Softie-bowl with purchase of a Chief pack. Unfortunately the Chief model is currently out of stock.

The Adventure 16 Rover on the other hand is in stock. The Rover is currently on sale for $14.99 compared to its regular price of $29.99. The Rover, like the Chief is available in Medium through Extra Large sizes and comes with the free Porta-bowl or Softie-bowl with a Rover purchase.Colors are green, blue or red.

Shipping for merchandise from greatoutdoorsdepot is provided by United Parcel Service, FedEx or the United States Postal Service. They accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal.

When shopping for a dog backpack for Fido so he can accompany you on your weekend excursions, shopping around for the best value is the best advice. Further, buying a new backpack rather than a used pack from a private seller will ensure the best safety measures for your pet's well being. Choose wisely, pack smartly and happy hiking.


Amazon.com. 6 September 2006.

Greatoutdoorsdepot. 6 September 2006 .