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Emergency Dog Sling & First-Aid Muzzle
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The BackTrak Evac Kit™ is an emergency evacuation kit that’s prepared for the unexpected so you and your dog can confidently go out and go further.It includes two components: a lightweight first-aid dog muzzle, and a human vest with a built-in dog carrying sling. Together, these are designed to aid you if an emergency situation comes up and your dog is injured or sick and unable to get back to the car under their own power.The first-aid muzzle features micro-adjustability around the snout and has a buckle for quick and easy securing behind your dog's ears. The human vest/dog sling features several points of adjustment for the dog and human, with color-coded straps for easy setup. It can be worn with the dog either in the front or the back.Watch to learn how to set you, your dog, and this kit up for success before packing the BackTrak™ for your next trek. Dig deeper into the design and FAQ here.
Sizing is based on your dog's girth size. Human vest measurements are the same for all sizes: Chest strap fits up to 67 in (170 cm); waist strap fits up to 79 in (200 cm).
Emergency evacuation kit includes first-aid muzzle and human vest with attached dog carrier sling.
Can be worn with the dog carried in the front or back.
Color-coded adjustable straps on the dog carrier sling for intuitive attachments when securing your dog.
Emergency evacuation kit includes first-aid muzzle and human vest with attached dog sling
Lightweight muzzle with adjustability and easy on/off; for first-aid use only
Human vest features adjustable waist, chest, and lightly-padded shoulder straps
Continuous supportive webbing straps to bear and distribute weight
Can be worn with the dog carried in the front or back
Color-coded adjustable straps on the dog sling for intuitive attachments when securing your dog
Packs into itself in the mesh pocket on front of vest
Learn more about the BackTrak™ Dog Evacuation Kit from Kristen and Emma.
Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage.
22-27 in ( 56-69 cm)
27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm)
32 - 36 in (81 - 91 cm)
All of our products are rigorously field tested and we proudly guarantee against defects in materials and craftsmanship.
I bought this for my 65lb vizsla after she had paw surgery. She can’t do stairs for 3-4 weeks, and I’d never make it without this. It’s durable, strong, and easily adjustable. I don’t know that I’ll ever fit
It back in the bag, but that’s ok!
I do a lot of long hikes with my dog, and I've often wondered what would happen if he got injured. Then last week, as we were preparing for a trip to Southern Utah, I found out that one of our planned hiking routes features a 10 foot ladder into the slot canyon. Cool for humans, not so much for K9s. But the BackTrak was the perfect solution! We practiced at home to make sure everything was adjusted properly, so when we got to the ladder he was familiar with the process and felt secure about being lifted. Slot canyons are truly amazing and I'm so happy we were able to share the experience together. The added bonus is that we now have a tool for that 'just in case' situation. (Size large: 68 lb Golden Retriever)
While I hope to never have to use this, watching the instructive video once + the color coded system made this really easy to understand and my dog was totally fine with going in. I was actually surprised at how easy it was to pick up my 57 lb dog and how well the weight was distributed, though I did find myself wishing I could adjust the height where she hangs ever so slightly. She has long legs, so on my frame we just keep bashing legs awkwardly, which I imagine would be insanely uncomfortable on a long hike back. BUT it certainly beats the alternative if I didn't have this.
Hoping this is the most detailed the review will ever need to be because I hope I never need to evacuate but every pet owner hiking with their pet should own one of these. We did practice on all of our dogs (2 dogs ranging from 52-60lbs which we got size M and 1 75lb dog) size L and was able to quickly and easily get it on them. The color coated system was so nice. We did not carry them far but it did hold their weight. It is easy to get back into the pack, but it is not easy to pack it down to the same size it came.
Tested it out and plan to keep it in my pack for all hikes. It’s compact and easy to pack in with the other emergency stuff I carry. Peace of mind secured.