The Mountainsmith K9 Pack! Wanda's new pack for 2020!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

I love Mountainsmith's attitiude - they make what they want regardless of trends. Cool stuff!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Yeah, I'm a big fan of theirs as well! They make some great gear, and good people to deal with as well!

[@wandaberry3189]

A cool pack for a cool dog! Nothing but the best for Wanda! She did well with her chill attitude on this video.

[@MattyOutdoors]

She's so easy to film with. She just sits there and hangs out, its almost like she knows the video is about her lol! So much easier then trying to film with Remi, as he wants to lick your face, and get scratches

[@perfectscotty]

Thanks for the video. Wanda’s a great dog.

[@MattyOutdoors]

She's the best

[@salmo4613]

Love your dog!

[@MattyOutdoors]

me too!

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Thank you so much. We have been talking about getting a pack for our dog, George, and this review seals the deal. I was looking at the one you mentioned in this review and while researching, found the same issues you pointed out.

[@MattyOutdoors]

can't go wrong with the k9 pack

[@shawnr6117]

Wanda is just so chill in this video 😎

[@MattyOutdoors]

She's so easy to film with! Shes almost always just chilling out behind camera. My own personal director! lol.

[@shawnr6117]

@@MattyOutdoors I thought she was the leading lady 😀

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@shawnr6117 in this one, absolutely! She always shows up for her fans :)

[@adventureswithbecketandxena]

Wanda is so adorable. ❤ That looks like a great pack.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I really like the pack, and am quite fond of the little black dog wearing it :)

[@ghost762]

Wanda looks a lot like my Ellie. Ellie is a Lab mix. Thinking her other half might be husky. Considering this pack for her

[@MattyOutdoors]

wanda has some lab, retriever, shepherd, and probably 15 other breeds, she's a real blender of a dog lol. I've tried a bunch of different packs, and so far the mountainsmith has been our favorite.

[@davidkang6663]

Thanks for the video, I had the ruffwear approach and for the same reason that the pack sit high and not adjustable, I'll give the Mountainsmith K9 a try for that adjustability.

[@MattyOutdoors]

The Mountainsmith pack doesn't get enough credit, mostly due to Ruffwear being sold in many popular outdoor retailers. From my experience using both, the Mountainsmith is superior in many ways, and has become our go to pack for Wanda.

[@traceylasslett5514]

Definitely better for balancing, room and adjustments. Use with my dog. No more rubbing and tilt.Thanks for the review.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Yea, this pack is very well thought out. As I'm sure the video showed, we like it a lot!

[@traceylasslett5514]

Matty Outdoors happy trails and tails to Wanda wonder 🐕

[@2wheelsandatent]

Yes Wanda!!!! Totally awesome and a little water resistance has to be good for Wanda ;)

[@MattyOutdoors]

Ya, any kind of water resistance helps out with her! [e-mail] fire me an Email my dude! :)

[@2wheelsandatent]

Matty Outdoors will do!

[@solitone]

the adjustability of this bag is interesting, but there are two things that do not convince me. First, the shape of the panniers. It seems that much of the weight is on the dog’s bag. Inwould have shaped them the opposite, so that the bulk of the weight stayed more on the shiulders. But I don’t know whether this is really something significant. Second, Ruffwear Approach weighs 0.8 lbs in size XS and has a capacity of 427 cubin inches, while this pack weighs 1 lbs in size S for 366 cubic inches.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I find this pack actually sits better on my pups shoulders then her ruffwear, but i can see what you mean.

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Great review Matty! I just ordered my new puppy a Pup Tent from Dutchware to hang from my hammock suspension. I am hiking the Long Trail in September without my puppy, so we will try out the little tent in October. Have you seen them? Happy Hiking!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Firstly, I hope you and the pup have an absolute blast on your trip! It's alwayd a special time getting out with the 4 legged companion! And I have seen the pup tents! They were on my list of gear I researched when I was looking for a solution for Wanda when it came to our trips with my hammock. I went with the Pet Palace from cave creek though. I'll be really interested to hear how it works out for you!

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Matty Outdoors I will let you know after our trip!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Awesome, looking forward to hearing how it works out!

[@250tosh]

How do you wash yours? I have one for my dog too and she also lays in water every chance she gets. 😁 It didn't come with care instructions unfortunately.

[@MattyOutdoors]

ive just used some dish soap and a sponge for it

[@RegrettablyLongwinded]

I wonder if the Ruffwear pack cover would work on this.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Im not too sure. I looked into one when she was using the ruffwear pack, but she lays in water too much, so it wouldn't have helped me out much, I just pack liner her saddlebags

[@rmoran113]

Now that you had it awhile what’s your thoughts? I just got one for my malinois for our 10 day trip in winds. Definitely going to be a challenge getting 10 days food in it….

[@MattyOutdoors]

I love it. It might be a stretch getting that much food in it for sure, but its far more adjustable, and a better made pack then the ruffwear. Only advantage to ruffwear is a bit larger saddlebags

[@rmoran113]

Recently switched to Inukshuk dog food. They make a high energy kibble that’s over 700kcal per cup. Think I can come close with this. It’s dense and heavy but calorie dense. Last long hike of CT couldn’t keep weight on him using the freeze dried raw and pricy as hell!

[@rmoran113]

You have any issues with rubbing in armpit area with pack. My pup is getting chaffed way to much after few short 1 Mike runs with pack. You have any close up pic how much clearance you have behind front legs.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I don't have any photos, no. But no part of her pack or the pack harness comes in contact with her legs at all. If you cant adjust the front straps so the pack doesnt come in contact with the legs, you might need a size larger. I'd get in touch with mountainsmith directly, they have great customer support

[@hoser7706]

Did the Ruff Wear Approach wear out or is the K-9 pack better? It looks like it goes on and adjusts better.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I just prefer the k9 pack. Better adjustments and better fit.

[@hoser7706]

@@MattyOutdoors thanks. We ordered one based on Wanda’s thorough review!

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@hoser7706 she is fairly certain your pup will love it!

[@aaronmartinez8101]

Hi! I’m from Spain and I’m looking for that a harness, would you mind helping me to find the place to buy it in Europe? Thank you so much!

[@MattyOutdoors]

you can probably order right from mountainsmith

[@blakecarver5867]

Beautiful dog! Can I ask what breed she is?

[@MattyOutdoors]

She was a rescue, so not really sure. We figure some sort of retriever and collie mix

[@williamklein6749]

@@MattyOutdoors I volunteer at a shelter. It's sooo.... hard to tell a mixed breed. Really doesn't matter. Mixes are usually more healthy.

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@williamklein6749 Yah, it's really tough to tell with the mixed breeds. We've thought about getting one of those dna tests for her, but just haven't

[@williamklein6749]

How much does she weigh? How much does she load out?

[@MattyOutdoors]

Wanda is about 55lbs, and she generally carries a 7 or 8lbs for a 4 day trip. Most of her weight is food, as her gear is pretty lightweight, and I carry the bulky stuff