Start with 30-pound mainline (12-pound diameter, approximately .011 to .013)
Cost adds up, $35 for the Pillow Strap on top of whatever inflatable and down jacket you pair with it
Though they weigh several ounces, they dance through snags
Best multi-day hiking dog backpack: Ruffwear Palisades Dog Pack Price: $150 Weight: 1.75 pounds (S), 1.85 pounds (M), 2.15 pounds (L/XL) Capacity: 12.5 liters (S), 17.5 liters (M), 24 liters (L/XL) Fit range: S (22-27 inch chest), M (27-32 inch chest), L/XL (32-42 inch chest) Materials: Polyester ripstop with DWR and PU coating, laminated, molded bonded polyester mesh and perforated PE foam What we liked: Removable saddlebags, durable materials, padded harness, good fit for most dogs, roomy interior, built-in compression system, flopper stopper system What we didnt like: A bit bulky for dogs on the smaller side, heavy, chest and neck are not fully padded We tested the Ruffwear Palisades pack with a variety of dogs, including Karluk, an 80-pound Black Lab/Pitbull mix, Kelvin, a 38-pound Lab/Poodle Mix, and Miso, a 43-pound Border Collie/American Staffordshire Terrier mix

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