OneTigrisDog Backpack for Hiking Nylon Dog Harness Backpack with Side Pockets for Medium and Small Dogs (M, Brown)

My medium-size Welsh Collie has worn his for eight months now, so I felt that was adequate time to test and post a short review based on long-term use by a working dog.The FitMeasurements are accurate and the sizing gauge is pretty good. I did find I had to alter the female ends of the belly straps to get a sufficiently secure fit as well as tidying away the loose male ends, but the latter is more an old Army habit. This fit will obviously vary with different diameter dogs and my Collie is quite lean.The length is good, the neck adjustment perfect. The bags sit high enough to avoid fouling the dog's legs and forward enough that he can maintain balance.The ConstructionWhen you first unpack them, the saddlebags actually feel quite light and you start to wonder if they're actually cheap tat... But the stitching is solid and the canvas is of definite quality, which just means it won't especially burden your dog. I've had normal dog coats that weigh more.The zips are both secure and smooth in operation, the seams do not strain when loaded, the main compartment linings are a nice touch. I think the best aspect of these is actually the soft flexibility of the bags, though, since that adds to the comfort for the dog and lets them work without impediment.The Carrying CapacityThis is probably the most subjective aspect to these saddlebags as a lot depends on your dog's own capabilities, the load you require him or her to carry and especially your ability to balance your packing.Our Collie typically carries two 500ml water bottles (one either side), a collapsible water bowl, his lead, some treats, a lightweight microfibre towel (for wet dogs and muddy paws), poo bags, a doggie jumper/pullover and a lightweight jumper or cardigan for the Mrs. That's about 2kg, give or take and there's still room for ancillaries.PerformanceWith 2-4 kg of weight, my Collie is still easily free to bound around the fields and up the hills with almost no perceptible hindrance to his gait. He loves being given the duty of carrying our most valuable possessions (ie, The Treats!!) and every time I get the vest out he knows we'll be out for the whole glorious day!You will have to remember that your dog is now wider and better placed to knock into things/people, as he will certainly forget!As mentioned above, the vest load does need to be balanced, as even a half-kilo will see it fall lopsided. It may also go without saying, but lightweight canvas will *not* be 100% waterproof - Showers and light rain have not proven an issue, but all day out in heavy rain, or a good dunking while swimming across the river may dampen things just a bit... unless you thought to put things in plastic bags first, of course!Mud is best left to dry before being brushed off, while more ingrained dirt can be hand-washed out. Lay the vest out flat and let it air-dry.The Customer ServiceFor the UK market, OneTigris kit is mostly stocked and fulfilled by Amazon.co.uk. This means very fast delivery, often arriving next day. It also means simple and easy returns, if you need to exchange on sizes, colours or something.OneTigris themselves are very friendly and open as well as keeping a close watch on their product pages, so if you have any problems, questions or perhaps even a custom requirement they do respond to feedback and direct contact, as well as being very active on the various social media sites.Any Cons?The only criticism I can find for this is the D-rings, on the ends of the straps that secure the outer pockets. They are heavy and can catch on low branches or dog leads, pulling the pockets open.SummaryMy dog is already a happy, handsome lad... but wherever we go, be it out working, going hiking, camping, to a show or just through town, his saddlebags are forever catching peoples' attention - Seriously, they love seeing him as much as he loves being seen and remarks on his attire range from 'clever' to 'cute', 'gorgeous' and especially 'awesome'. It's a little weird, but even visiting Bath last month, we had more than one person asking if they could take a photo!To sum up - A fantastic product that serves its purpose very well and is very typical of the quality and features present in OneTigris outdoor kit. Highly recommended and I'd buy this again in a heartbeat... Luckily I have two other dogs to spoil!

This is a well made doggy back pack. It has plenty of space inside the bags with lots of room for a water bottle, small bowls, training lead, pooh bags and more if needed. I was weary of the amount of weight i was putting on my girls back and i did have to use a tin of dog food in one side to balance up the water bottle on the other side, as the pack would keep flopping down one side due to the weight but that is mentioned in the description and is common sense.She was happy enough with it and wore it with no problem at all, to me that means it is comfortable. It fits well and gives plenty of room for adjustment. I have a Spinone girl (large dog) and the large was plenty big enough, in fact i had to have it on the smaller settings, this leaves a bit of excess strap but it is easy to tuck away comfortably. This back pack is perfect for those who want to take their dog hiking with them or on days out. It is comfortable and sturdy. It has a handle on the top so you can hold or lift your pup up (if you need to) and it has plenty of wiggle room for the right fit. It has a D-ring on the top back, behind the handle or in front of the handle, which could be handy for different occasions or uses.The large is LARGE and i reckon it would fit a Bernese easily. A great buy, easy to fit and although my clumsy dog couldn't figure out that she had grown in width and kept bumping into things on the way out of the door, once outside she didn't mind it at all and carried on without a care in the world. The canvass is good quality and the whole pack is well made.

Absolutely excellent! I've already thrown out two previous products because they literally fell apart after 1 & 3 hikes respectively. I got this based on a Youtube review I watched and it did look pretty sturdy. I hike with my 2 dogs and my brother's dog in the mountains / rivers of Andalucia and the OneTigris has out performed all the others by a mile! Actually, 12+ Kilometres is about usual for us. The packs are really sturdy, made of think cotton canvas and the pockets are roomy enough to hold 2 750ml bottles of water. The straps are also wider and much more robust than the others I've tried. My dogs are used to hiking with packs now and these look really great on them, they balance well (you do have to keep the weight even) but so far, I'm delighted with these! They won't fall apart any time soon from what I can tell. Highly recommended if you want a good solid hiking pack for your pooch! Oh, my dogs are medium - a Border Collie Cross, a Lab/GSD cross and my brother's is a GSD Cross too. I'll try to add some pictures when I can get them off my phone onto my PC.

Wow! So happy with this for my 10 month old Rottweiler pup Thor. The minute I put it on him he stood proud and happily carried doggie poo bags, my keys, my phone, treats etc and on the next walk he took 2 500ml bottles of water on either side with plenty of room to carry a collapsible water bowl, as well as all the other bit and pieces.Great quality, people have stopped me to comment on how it looks. It's strong, washable and doesn't pull on his skin. Easy to fit too!

Bought this for a hiking trip, so our dogs could carry own water etc. Lots of room in the saddle bags, good quality, but It seems to slip down on one side instead of staying in the fixed position, even if you evenly load the bags. Constantly spent the trip tightening the straps and securing it as they keep coming loose. I imagine this is just annoying for the dog as it is for me!