As you all know, my sisters and I love to go walking and hiking, we do lots of outdoor activities, really. We have heard a lot of dogs talk about wearing their own backpack to carry some gear, but we have never found a good one. When Kurgo offered to send me one of their Wander Packs to test out I snapped up the opportunity.
Some of the features I liked right off the bat were the easily adjustable straps, the padded breast plate, and padded spine support. I could tell it was going to feel nice on my furry body. It also has four reflective strips, two on the back plate, and one on each saddle bag.
The saddle bags are amazingly huge! I can put my water bottle in the pouch and it is still not half full! There is room for my portable bowl, treats, toys, and more! The actual dimensions of each saddle bag are 10″ long x 6″ high x 3″ deep! This is a wander pack you can actually pack real stuff in for a hike!
Some other points about this Wander Pack worth noting are:
- Water resistant
- 8 adjustment points to accommodate dogs 30 – 85 lbs
- Ergonomic padded spine support contours to the dogβs back for a comfortable fit and provides weight distribution for the two saddlebags
- Rear-mounted leash hook for added control, with integrated bottle opener
Since Bailie, Katie, and I are all built a bit different, we all gave it a try. Bailie tried it on first. It fit her long,skinny, teenage body quite well, and she went tearing around the yard in it, no problem.
I gave it a try next. I really liked it and did not have any problems walking around in it. I really like that it did not shift around on me and fit snug, but not too snug. The leash hook up on the back was nice. I don’t know that we would need a bottle opener, but if someone does, it is there.
Last but definitely not least, we adjusted the straps and let Katie give it a try. Bailie and I are both around 40 lbs, Katie is about 75 lbs so it is amazing we can actually share a backpack! It fit Katie just fine and even she did not mind wearing it despite her issues with arthritis and joint pain. We were amazed! It does look a lot smaller, though, when she wears it!
Is there anything we did not like about the Kurgo Wander Pack?Β We tried it out on a day that was around eight degrees Fahrenheit and it worked fine, but the saddle bags did make some crinkling noise when they got cold. It did not bother any of us, but it might scare a sensitive dog. We are also some of the few crazy folks that go out hiking/walking in extreme cold, so for most “normal walks” the temperature thing would not come into play.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this Kurgo Wander Pack if you are in the market for a seriously functional doggy backpack! It is priced at just $35, which is also quite reasonable for the functionality and quality of the product. Stop by the Kurgo site and take a look at the Wander Pack!
Disclaimer: I did not receive any monetary compensation for this review. I was given a free product from Kurgo to review. The opinions in this review are my own and not influenced by any outsider. I receive no additional benefits for talking about the product or company.
What a great product and review, I like how it will fit both dogs.
We were really amazed but it truly works on 30-80 lb dogs!
Looks like a great thing to have on a hike. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
I just hope I don’t end up carrying Bailie’s rock collection in my saddle bags!
Three beautiful models for a great idea. XOXO Sparkle the PBGV
I can really bring lots of stuff along now!
It does sound pretty good – we love our urban hound backpacks too
It will be new walking and carrying my own stuff, but I think I will like it.
Love that color of the pack! Helps you guys stand out with all the snow on the ground! Also love the range it adjust to, fitting everyone dogs body type! That is also a great price for something that will be getting a lot of use!!!! Great review!!! π
Thanks Spencer, it would fit you too! The huge saddle bags are amazing and really make it useful.
We love our wander pack too! It warmed up quite a bit here the last few days, so we haven’t tested it out in the super cold yet, but the temps are dropping again, so soon enough! You all look fabulous in the pack BTW! I also have the 3 huskies, all of which are 3 very different sizes and it fit every one mine too!
α¦ husky hugz α¦ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
It is truly amazing. We really had our doubts about Katie wearing it, but it was not a problem at all!
Way cool! I have a big pack for Torrey and she carries it no problem. Ilove that she can carry her own water and treats. We always joke we should put Roxy in one side.
I could almost put my cat in the pocket, they are so big! I think it will be lots of fun to wear and carry my own stuff.
It looks great on you all. Katie looks like this dogs who have to rescue bipeds in the alpes… she only needs the little barrel with the “eau de vie” :o)
LOL! Can’t imagine her with a barrel! She is actually for protecting herds of sheep, not herding, just guarding, but they did that up in the hills and mountains in Hungary. She may want the backpack if she tries that career as she will want to bring along some of the comforts of home I’m sure.
You look like a real adventurer with that awesome pack
Lily & Edward
I’m ready! Calgon take me away…wait…I don’t think Calgon is quite right, I best hitch a ride to the mountains.
Looks like the perfect adventure accessory. I’m looking to get packs for EKo and Penny so I’ll have to check the wander pack out. And it looks like winter is well under way in MN.
Seriously, the saddle bags are huge! It is soft and padded, so less furry dogs would be comfortable too. We love it.
That is very stylish and right famcy too!
The pockets are so big, I could carry a cat on each side!
It does look nice and comfortable. I’m amazed that it fits Katie as well as you two!
We had to see it to believe it too, but it expands nicely.
Thanks for the great review. This sounds like a perfect product for the three English Shepherds in our family. It looks comfort and safe.
It is super simple, but practical with the huge saddle bags, reflector strips, and the padding makes it comfy.
That is the pawfect accessory for you Emma. It is so functional and it looks so comfortable too! Great review.
Thank you. It is really a great backpack and I think I will get some good use out of it.
This is an awesome post. We have a pack that Dash carries, but it is sort of small and really doesn’t work on Lilly . Our back seat cover is from Kurgo so we know we love them!! I am going to take a look. And, by the way, Emma you always look cute, but for some reason Bailie looks extra cute in these photos. Have a good day!
No worries, everyone has their day for photos. In person it is the same way too. It is rare that someone likes all of us, usually they fancy just one of us. I know I’m cute, so I don’t mind others getting the compliments sometimes.
I love your confidence Emma!
Mom says I’m a diva with an ego. I don’t think that is really a compliment, but I guess it is me. I am pretty confident in anything I do.
I love this idea. We do a lot of hiking but have never tried using a pack. It certainly would come in handy for longer hikes when you have to carry more water and supplies.
Believe me, it is like two suitcases, the pockets are so big. Plenty of room for anything you need!
This pack looks great, and how neat that it actually fits three different size dogs. That could come in very handy for multi-dog households. I’ve been thinking about getting one for Luke so would definitely consider this one. The price seems very reasonable.
It is amazing how it can be used on all of us. The pocket are huge so you can really carry stuff too.
That is just perfect for you and your travels! Great review! β₯
Thank you. Bentley, we have plenty of space for water, Bowser Beer, bowls and snacks for a nice picnic.
That is a really cool product. I would love if the doggies could carry their own stuff… Great photos too, but the snow looks cold, lol =)
If you ever find some warm snow, let me know! It is cold, but we love it at our house!
I love how adjustable it is! Ace has had a couple of packs, some higher-quality than others, but most of them are not that adjustable. We can never seem to find the right size for him, actually, due to his huge chest and tiny waist. π
This backpack is amazing, super lightweight, huge pockets, the padding and the way it adjusts. A great thing in my book!
When I go hiking with Honey I’m the one who carries the the pack, filled with water, balls, water ball, poop bags, etc.
I’m starting to think I’m a sucker and should probably get Honey her own pack. π
I wonder if this would adjust to fit a human? I better see if I can get Mom to try it on. In the meantime, let Honey carry some stuff around for a change. With the huge saddle bags, you could almost fit in there!
That looks like a really cool pack. Perfect for hiking.
It is a real nice backpack.
It are bad enuf my momma drags me on walks, dere are no way I are totin stuffs too. BOL. But more power to ya if dat’s your kinda thing.
I’m not sure how I feel about it yet, but Mom seems to think it would be good. Actually, Bailie may be wearing it more than I do because she is the one with boundless energy and it may help wear her down.
Wow…we aren’t sure about this…do they have one to fit Mama???
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
I haven’t been able to try it out on my mom yet. I do like it myself, but for a longer hike, not so sure. We may have Bailie carry the load since she is young and wild!