Ruffwear Approach Dog Backpack
Ruffwear Approach Dog Backpack
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Availability and delivery
Availability and delivery
DELIVERIES
Orders containing immediately available products placed on a weekday before 12 PM usually make it to shipping the same day!
Free delivery for orders over €100*
- Delivery costs for orders under €100 from €4.90
- *Large special packages (scooters, etc.) from €9.90
AVAILABILITY
You can see the up-to-date stock balance on the product page below any possible feature selection. Depending on the product, you can also pre-order an out-of-stock product or a larger quantity with an extended delivery time, or alternatively order an availability notification to your email.
The delivery time for pre-ordered products is usually about 1-2 weeks, unless a longer estimate is mentioned on the product page.
The Ruffwear Approach Backpack is a high-quality, well-fitting, and durable dog backpack: a long-time favorite for day trips and overnight hikes. Updated version 2022.
The Approach Pack features an ergonomic Y-shaped harness (the bags are not detachable). The Approach Pack is well suited for day trips or even longer hikes. Thanks to versatile adjustments and several size options, it fits comfortably on a wide range of dogs.
- Very high-quality, wear-resistant materials
- Very lightweight in weight
- Well-padded handle on the back, in case the dog needs assistance
- Two leash attachment points: metal in front and fabric in the back
- Mesh pockets inside the bags
- Gear loops on top of the bags, which can be used for example to attach a sleeping pad on top of the backpack
- Waterproof zippers
- Reflectors
- Attachments under the bags reduce bag swinging even if the dog runs.
- If you want a backpack version with detachable bags from the harness and adjustable bag volume, check out Ruffwear Palisades Pack.
Differences from the previous Approach Pack model
Approach Pack has been renewed for summer 2022.
- the padding material against the dog is now more breathable and flexible
- materials retain their color better than before
- renewed tightening system that reduces bag swinging when the dog moves
- the pockets have a more streamlined design and volumes have been optimized
- new colors: Blue Dusk and Campfire Orange
Ruffwear Approach Pack dog backpack size selection
First measure your dog's chest circumference (at the widest point behind the front legs). Then compare the other measurements given in the table for that size to your dog.
- The transverse chest strap can be tightened smaller as well, the maximum length is mentioned in the table (dog's chest circumference).
- It's especially worth checking that the length of the longitudinal chest strap is sufficient so that the transverse chest strap doesn't rub the back of the armpits.
- The length of the back section shows how far the rear belly strap extends
| Size | Dog's chest circumference | Backpack back section length | Approximate neck circumference of the backpack | Chest strap length (between front legs) |
Backpack weight | Volume | Breed- example |
| XS | 43-56 cm | 21 cm | 33–43 cm | 17–22 cm | 330 g | 5 liters | fox terrier |
| S | 56–69 cm | 24 cm | 44–60 cm | 20–26 cm | 430 g | 10 liters | Brittany |
| M | 69–81 cm | 29 cm | 44–60 cm | 24–31 cm | 500 g | 13 liters | labrador, Belgian |
| L/XL | 81–107 cm | 35 cm | 56–82 cm | 25–36 cm | 590 g | 21 liters | German shepherd, malamute, large pointer male |
