This is a really groovy little pair of saddlebags that secure onto a harness that the dog wears. It's very well balanced, with bands that run under his belly and cinch and an adjustable set of straps that go across his chest, just below his collar. According to the maker - a company called Ruff Wear that makes great heavy-duty dog stuff - he should be able to carry up to 30 percent of his body weight. That equates to about 25 pounds.
The bags have two large water bladders with spigots that can be filled up so Jack carries his own water. They also have storage areas for daily food rations, those glorious plastic baggies that every dog owner should have, collapsable bowls, toys, anything else Jack will need on the trail. It's going to be very handy on the trail, since with the 10, 15 and 18 mile training walks, I'm going to have enough stuff of my own to carry.
We also plan on doing a lot of camping out in the Centennial State, so this will literally allow Jack to pull his own weight.
Before we load him down at 6,000 feet elevation and then climb mountains, I wanted to get Jack used to it. So today I loaded him up with 10 pounds of my shoes and had him run around in it. Too funny, and he handled it really well. Hopefully, the video will post and you'll able to get a kick out of it, too.
How do you handle overnight or long hiking trips with your pooches? Any suggestions?
Here's wishing you love, good health, and a good laugh,
Regs
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