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 for easy loading and unloading between trail time and backpack time. Once in the pack, the integrated harness keeps dogs secure and allows them to get comfortable and face forward to see the trail ahead. Cinch straps add extra security and keep dog close to your back when loaded. Air mesh side panels at the base boost air flow for temperature management. 

Use the external grab handle to lift and shoulder the pack. Once on, the pack distributes weight evenly for the human carrying the load, with padded shoulder straps, breathable back panel, adjustable torso length, and a supportive hipbelt for all-day comfort. Pockets on the hip belt give quick access to essentials like pick-up bags, treats, and most phones. Stash a soft flask, packable bowl, or extra layer in the external zippered stretch pocket 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. Hip belt fits waists 53-149 cm (21-58").

**Note we currently have the Basalt Grey in stock.  The River Rock Green & Red Clay are available on Special Order (allow 2 weeks).

Sizing for the Ruffwear Hitch Hiker Dog Backpack Carrier

Available in 3 sizes - Choose based on the measurement of your dog's girth/around the widest part of their chest.   

If your dog is exactly in-between sizes, Ruffwear recommend sizing up.

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