Ruffwear Approach™ Pack

Roam further with the Approach Pack, a day hiking and light overnight dog pack with excellent performance, fit, and functionality. Radial cut saddlebags – sized right for extending day hikes and venturing into light overnights – create a passive compression system for efficient load carrying over the shoulders. They rest on an integrated harness with a breathable chassis that enhances comfort and pack stability. With lightweight materials, a streamlined design, and mindful gear organization, the Approach Pack sparks instant motivation for canines seeking deeper exploration on the trail with their human.

It’s recommended that your dog carry no more than 25% of their body weight, including the weight of the pack 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: A staple in our pack lineup, the Approach Pack’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; and more streamlined, refined saddlebag volumes.

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.

Pack Size	Dog Girth	Pack Weight	Pack Capacity
XS	17 – 22 in (43 – 56 cm)	0.73 lb (0.33 kg)	305 in³ (5 L)
S	22 – 27 in (56 – 69 cm)	0.94 lb (0.43 kg)	610 in³ (10 L)
M	27 – 32 in (69 – 81 cm)	1.1 lb (0.50 kg)	793 in³ (13 L)
L/XL	32 – 42 in (81 – 107 cm)	1.3 lb (0.59 kg)	1281 in³ (21 L)