Have a wee adventure pup who may want or need to hitch a ride? Ruffwear have just released a new lightweight, technical dog carrier that is secure & comfortable (for both you & your dog!)

Share even more adventures with your canine sidekick with the Hitch Hiker Dog Backpack Carrier – a lightweight, technical dog carrier designed so dogs can hitch a ride when needed. The dual locking zippers create a wide opening so you can easily load or unload your pup.  Once your pooch is in the pack, the integrated harness will keep them comfortable, secure and facing forward so they can see the trail ahead. Air mesh side panels at the base boost air flow so they don't get too hot. 

For the human, there is a external grab handle that helps you lift and shoulder the pack when your dog is in it.  Once on your back, the pack has been designed to evenly distribute your dog's weight and there are cinch straps to pull your dog secure & close.  The torso length of the pack is also adjustable.   

For your comfort, there are padded shoulder pads, a breathable back panel and a supportive hip-belt.  Plus pockets on the hip belt allow you to store your essentials like pick-up bags, treats, and most phones.  You can also stash a soft flask, packable bowl, or other extras in the external zippered stretch pocket which is at the base of the pack.

Available in 3 sizes based off your dog’s girth measurement, and comfortably accommodates dogs up to 18kg/40 lbs.

The human hip belt fits waists 53-149 cm (21-58").

How to Choose the Best Size Ruffwear Hitch Hiker Dog Backpack Carrier

Choose primarily based on the measurement of your dog's girth - which is around the widest part of their chest.   

Then, if your dog is exactly in-between sizes or is extra long, you can use your dog's back length to help you choose.  Back length is from the base of the neck (where the collar sits), along the spine to the base of the tail.   

NOTE:  The Hitch Hiker does run a tiny-bit 'small'.  Let us know if you have any questions:  info@waglab.com.au

Learn How to Sit Your Dog in the Hitch Hiker Dog Backpack Carrier

Key Features of Ruffwear Hitch Hiker Dog Backpack Carrier

• Built in adjustable harness with cinch straps - keeps your dog secure & comfortable
• Dual locking zippers that open wide!- so you can easily load up or unload your pup!
• Air mesh side panels - for better breathability, air flow & temperature management
• Adjustable, padded shoulder straps, torso length & hip belt - adjust it so it sits comfortably on yourself as well 
• Zippered hip belt pockets - for essentials & fits most phones
• Zippered external stretch pocket on back - ideal to fit a fit soft sided water flasks (up to 500ml)
• Reflective trim for better visibility in low-light - plus a light loop to attach a The Beacon (sold separately)
• Sizing based on your dog's girth measurement; comfortably accommodates dogs up to 18kg or 40 lbs

Care

Hand wash only with mild detergent.  Air dry.

Materials

• Shell (bluesign® approved): 150D polyester (40% recycled) ripstop with nonfluorinated DWR and PU coating
• Waist/bottom pockets: 150D 91% polyester 9% spandex stretch fabric with nonfluorinated DWR
• Back mesh (bluesign® approved): 160D nylon mono mesh
• Shoulder straps: polyester spacer air mesh (100% recycled and bluesign® approved) + layered EVA/CLPE foam padding + shell fabric
• Webbing: polypropylene
• Buckles (bluesign® approved): ITW Nexus Mach 1 side-release buckles