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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
185 Reviews

Switchbak™ Dog Harness

harness with pockets

Color

Selected: Granite Gray

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
185 Reviews

Switchbak™ Dog Harness

harness with pockets

Color

Selected: Granite Gray

The Switchbak Harness has the padded comfort of an everyday dog harness with handle, plus the bonus functionality carrying small essentials. The two low-profile zippered pockets have room to stash those day-to-day necessities like pick-up bags, a leash, or some treats.

It features two leash attachment options: a V-ring centered on the back and a reinforced webbing loop at the chest, great for redirecting dogs that pull on leash. Dial in the right fit with high adjustability and a padded belly strap - critical for stable gear carry and when giving a little boost with the low-profile handle. All in all, the Switchbak melds comfort and convenience into a performance harness ready for both town and trail.

The Switchbak Harness has the padded comfort of an everyday dog harness with handle, plus the bonus functionality carrying small essentials. The two low-profile zippered pockets have room to stash those day-to-day necessities like pick-up bags, a leash, or some treats.

It features two leash attachment options: a V-ring centered on the back and a reinforced webbing loop at the chest, great for redirecting dogs that pull on leash. Dial in the right fit with high adjustability and a padded belly strap - critical for stable gear carry and when giving a little boost with the low-profile handle. All in all, the Switchbak melds comfort and convenience into a performance harness ready for both town and trail.

ALL-DAY COMFORT

Foam-padded construction for comfortable extended wear.

ZIPPERED POCKETS

Two low-profile zippered pockets for carrying small essentials.

TWO LEASH ATTACHMENT POINTS

Aluminum V-ring on back and reinforced webbing loop on chest.

Additional Features

  • Foam-padded construction for comfortable extended wear

  • Padded belly strap adds stability when carrying weight; stows when not in use

  • Five points of adjustment for an optimal fit

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

  • Two low-profile, zippered pockets for small essentials

  • Low-profile padded handle for controlled and comfortable lift and assist

  • Tonal reflective accents for visibility in low-light conditions and light loop for attaching The Beacon™️

  • Materials

    • Shell: 300 denier polyester ripstop (bluesign® approved)
    • Padding: Closed-cell foam
    • Lining: Polyester knit mesh
    • Webbing: 100% Polyester
    • Zipper: Reverse coil YKK #5
    • Chest Leash Connection: Engineered nylon webbing (bluesign® approved)
    • Buckles: ITW Nexus Mach 1 buckles
    • Back Leash Connection: Anodized 6061-T6 aluminum V-ring
    • Made in Vietnam
  • Care

    • Hand wash
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry

Features

ALL-DAY COMFORT

Foam-padded construction for comfortable extended wear.

ZIPPERED POCKETS

Two low-profile zippered pockets for carrying small essentials.

TWO LEASH ATTACHMENT POINTS

Aluminum V-ring on back and reinforced webbing loop on chest.

  • Foam-padded construction for comfortable extended wear

  • Padded belly strap adds stability when carrying weight; stows when not in use

  • Five points of adjustment for an optimal fit

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

  • Two low-profile, zippered pockets for small essentials

  • Low-profile padded handle for controlled and comfortable lift and assist

  • Tonal reflective accents for visibility in low-light conditions and light loop for attaching The Beacon™️

Materials & Care

  • Materials

    • Shell: 300 denier polyester ripstop (bluesign® approved)
    • Padding: Closed-cell foam
    • Lining: Polyester knit mesh
    • Webbing: 100% Polyester
    • Zipper: Reverse coil YKK #5
    • Chest Leash Connection: Engineered nylon webbing (bluesign® approved)
    • Buckles: ITW Nexus Mach 1 buckles
    • Back Leash Connection: Anodized 6061-T6 aluminum V-ring
    • Made in Vietnam
  • Care

    • Hand wash
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry

Find The Right Size For Your Dog

Use the sizing chart to select the appropriate size for your dog.

Sizing Chart & Technical Specs

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 up.
Product Figure
Product sizing chart table
Girth Size
17 - 22 in (43 - 56 cm) XS
22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) S
27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) M
32 - 42 in (81 - 107 cm) L/XL
Product dimensions table
Size Weight Capacity
XS 0.7 lb (317 g) 103 in³ (1.7 L)
S 0.9 lb (408 g) 183 in³ (3 L)
M 1 lb (453 g) 262 in³ (4.3 L)
L/XL 1.2 lb (544 g) 457 in³ (7.5 L)
Find The Right Size For Your Dog chart
Select Size

17-22 in (43-56 cm)

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Trail Tested Promise

All of our products are rigorously field tested and we proudly guarantee against defects in materials and craftsmanship.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 185 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 152 Total 4 star reviews: 21 Total 3 star reviews: 10 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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185 reviews
  • Sandy C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    15 seconds ago
    This is perfect!

    This harness/hiking pack is exactly what I wanted. It's the perfect size for the less lengthy hikes my dog and I take. I can fit exactly what I need in the pockets and the fit is great. My dog is 85lbs and lanky...she's a lab/Rott mix so she's big in the torso but skinny everywhere else :-) We have the XL and it's a great fit with room for her to grow, should that happen. We've taken a few walks with it in some pretty warm temps and she doesn't seem to sweat too much. After several weeks of using it every day, I noticed she had shed a lot but the material doesn't smell yet, which is something I noticed with her harness from another company. We're excited to get a lot of use out of this during the summer!

  • Jon M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 hours ago
    Great fit

    Sizing was accurate, harness looks great and works well I can keep what my dog needs in the pockets and when they are empty you can hardly tell they are there. Love it!

  • Bethany P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    20 hours ago
    We love our Switchback

    Having a beagle who can back out of a regular harness. The third strap has been a game changer. I also love the pockets for carrying various items.

  • Angie T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Perfect harness

    Easy to use while still giving you a little room to pack water, waste, etc. but still be streamlined and quick. Not a pack, but just what I wanted for long hikes. My dog looks great in it too.

  • Lisa M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Great backpack!

    Easy to put on the dog and take off.

    The dog loves the Switchback Dog Harness.

    The Harness seems to be comfortable.

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