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Palisades™ Dog Ba
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Palisades™ Dog Ba
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Palisades™ Dog Ba
Palisades™ Dog Ba
Palisades™ Dog Ba
Red Sumac
Red Sumac
Red Sumac
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
65 Reviews

Palisades™ Dog Backpack

multi-day backpacking pack

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Sizing Chart & Carrying Capacity

Use this sizing chart to select the appropriate size for your dog. Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage. In between sizes? We recommend sizing down.

Product sizing chart table
Size Girth Weight Capacity
S 22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) 1.75 lb (0.8 kg) 854 in³ (12.5 L)
M 27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) 1.85 lb (0.84 kg) 1068 in³ (17.5 L)
L/XL 32 - 42 in (81 - 107 cm) 2.15 lb (0.98 kg) 1465 in³ (24 L)
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The Palisades Pack puts the deepest of backcountry within reach for you and your dog. Our highest-volume pack, it's designed for multi-day treks with roomy saddlebags that host a cross-load compression system for stable, comfortable gear carry. The saddlebags attach securely to a breathable harness chassis, and can be removed at camp to lighten the load for side-excursions.

Multiple pockets and an external daisy chain store and organize your dog's trekking necessities like a sleeping system, food, and even two collapsible hydration bladders that come with the pack.

It’s recommended that your dog carry no more than 25% of their body weight, including pack weight and its contents. If your dog is new to dog packs, start with a light load and work up to a heavier load as your dog gets used to wearing the pack.

What's New: The Palisades has a long history in the Ruffwear pack lineup, and this season's updates were inspired by customer feedback. More breathability and flexibility with a perforated, molded foam chassis; improved fade-resistance with new materials; updated "flopper stopper" system for easier use when stabilizing saddlebags, new stash pocket configuration.

Check out this article if you need help choosing the right pack.

REMOVABLE SADDLEBAGS

Lighten the load when you get to camp with saddlebags that remove from a harness with a breathable chassis.

STABLE GEAR CARRY

Cross-load compression system and "flopper stoppers" stabilize pack and contents and minimize bounce.

INCLUDES WATER BLADDERS

Includes two 1-liter collapsible, BPA-free hydration bladders.

Additional Features

  • Five points of adjustment for an optimal fit

  • Two leash attachment points: aluminum V-ring and reinforced webbing loop

  • Padded handle and girth straps offer even load dispersion for controlled and comfortable lifting

  • Cross-load compression system and flopper stoppers secure pack contents

  • Two 1-liter collapsible, BPA-free hydration bladders

  • Vertical stash pocket for organizing gear and storing heavier items closer to dog

  • Internal mesh pocket and external gear loops

  • Reflective trim for visibility in low-light conditions and light loop for attaching The Beacon™️

  • Materials

    • Shell: 150 denier ripstop polyester
    • Harness chassis: Laminated, molded bonded mesh and perforated foam
    • ITW Nexus Airloc side-release buckles
    • Hypalon reinforced with aluminum pass-through buckle
    • Anodized 6061-T6 aluminum V-ring
    • YKK reverse coil zipper
    • Made in Vietnam

  • Care

    • Hand wash
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry

Palisades™ Pack Videos

  • About the Palisades™ Pack

    Learn more about the Palisades™ Pack from Kadee and Sturgill.

  • How To Fit & Adjust the Palisades™ Pack

    Learn how to fit and adjust the Palisades Pack from Kadee and Sturgill.

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Find The Right Size For Your Dog

Use this fit guide to select the right size for your dog. Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage.

Sizing Chart & Pack Volume/Weight

Use this sizing chart to select the appropriate size for your dog. Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage.
In between sizes? We recommend sizing down.
Product sizing chart table
Size Girth Weight Capacity
S 22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) 1.75 lb (0.8 kg) 854 in³ (12.5 L)
M 27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) 1.85 lb (0.84 kg) 1068 in³ (17.5 L)
L/XL 32 - 42 in (81 - 107 cm) 2.15 lb (0.98 kg) 1465 in³ (24 L)
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22-27 in (56-69 cm)

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 65 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 51 Total 4 star reviews: 11 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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  • Olivia J.
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack Large/XLarge / Red Sumac (607)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    Seems Like A Great Gift

    The material feels very high quality. There is an abundant amount of space with all the pockets and water bladders. I love that you can remove the saddlebags too if your dog needs to be rid of them for a bit!

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  • Robert W.
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack Large/XLarge / Red Sumac (607)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    I love this size

    This has been great to have my dog carry her own water and food along on longer hikes. It fits great and is easy to use.

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  • Patrick G.
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack Medium / Red Sumac (607)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    This thing is rad!!

    If you need a well built harness for your Staffy Pitty, this fits like a glove. I've been thru half dozen Amazon knock offs before I got smart. This is the last harness I'll need to buy

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  • Chrissie v.
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Perfect pack

    We love this pack. We have bought 2 mediums and a large... and a older version. These packs have been through heavy use over last 2 years and still are packing. I love that the saddle bags are removable. The pockets fit what the dogs need and have extra room. We have used these on day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips and they are perfect. My only wish is that this pack came in xsmall for the jack russel. He wears the approach and likes it. Removable backs for his size would be wonderful. But this pack gets 5 stars all the way around

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  • Roxanne R.
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack
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    Palisades™ Dog Backpack Medium / Red Sumac (607)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Palisades backpack

    Excellent construction. Love the multitude of adjustments that can be made to avoid chaffing, shifting and discomfort. Removable saddlebags are super convenient and quick to attach/detach. Only complaint is I can’t utilize all the pocket space without exceeding my dogs weight limit - perhaps I just need a bigger dog though!

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