So I've been really excited to share the amazing gear I've gotten recently, at really great prices. (Well, hypothetically it's "amazing" to me. Time and experience will tell.) My first purchase, that sort of got me going with this, was Dexter's hiking pack.
Now, they don't make these packs anymore, but I can tell you from research that dog packs are not cheap... and EXTRA LARGE dog packs are not only expensive, but can be hard to come by. Dexter isn't a particularly large dog, but the girth of his neck and chest are larger than most dogs. Going with an XL was a good choice- it seems to be just the right size. (We've only tried it on briefly.) This bag was less than $20!!! Finding such a bargain was a thrill, and I've since been on the lookout for more great deals...
Like my daypack:
That's right: I got a 36L Osprey backpack- that is not only a gorgeous color but basically brand new- for $75! This is a $170 backpack. It fits wonderfully- again, so far, just trying it on.
I'm still not totally sure about the capacity. From what I've read, a 36L seems to be right on the border of "heavy day pack" to "light overnight". My goal is to get to doing some overnights with Dex, but I am a bit worried it is a little too heavy for what will be my normal use. I've been debating on purchasing a smaller one (have I mentioned I have an addictive personality? No? Well, I do, as I'm sure you'll see). Somewhere in storage, though, I should have a small Camelbak I purchased years ago. I haven't been able to find it, but I'm really hoping it's there. I don't remember which one it is, but I'd like to at least get the bladder out of it, and put that in my Sirrus, and possibly rig the Camelbak to attach to my daypack for shorter hikes from base camp, or short hikes in general. Which still leaves me with the question of whether I should have gotten a smaller pack.
As you see, this is going to be a lot of trial and error for me.
I'll post about my hiking boots next time!
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| REI Adventure XL Dog Hiking Pack |
Like my daypack:
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| Women's XS/S Osprey Sirrus 36 Daypack |
I'm still not totally sure about the capacity. From what I've read, a 36L seems to be right on the border of "heavy day pack" to "light overnight". My goal is to get to doing some overnights with Dex, but I am a bit worried it is a little too heavy for what will be my normal use. I've been debating on purchasing a smaller one (have I mentioned I have an addictive personality? No? Well, I do, as I'm sure you'll see). Somewhere in storage, though, I should have a small Camelbak I purchased years ago. I haven't been able to find it, but I'm really hoping it's there. I don't remember which one it is, but I'd like to at least get the bladder out of it, and put that in my Sirrus, and possibly rig the Camelbak to attach to my daypack for shorter hikes from base camp, or short hikes in general. Which still leaves me with the question of whether I should have gotten a smaller pack.
As you see, this is going to be a lot of trial and error for me.
I'll post about my hiking boots next time!
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