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

Palisades™ Dog Backpack

multi-day backpacking pack

Color

Selected: Red Sumac

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.

Features

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.

  • 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 & Care

  • 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

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)
Select Size

22-27 in (56-69 cm)

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 20 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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20 reviews
  • Alyx S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Backpack Size Small

    This pack fits great on my 33lb dog and has lots of room to carry her gear! I love the option to take the pack off the harness and I can’t wait to try it on our first hiking trip next year

  • Donald C.
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    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Best dog pack ever.

    Excellent: the best of the best. I highly recommend this pack. I have one for each of my best friends.

  • Corrie L.
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    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Versitle!

    I really like the harness. My Simba is not an off leash dog, so this lets me backpack with him and not have to either bring an extra harness or worry about him always being in a harness with pockets. The only part that made me hesitate is that I prefer the Meadow Green Color and this harness only came in the red. However, that is a nitpick on my part, and in no way affects the awesomeness of this harness. It was easy to get on/off, has lots of pockets, and came with water bladders. If it came in another color I would get one for my other pup, Stormie.

  • Erika W.
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    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Love this for backpacking!

    Very happy with this pack so far. I’ve only used it on a 1-nighter and several day hikes to date, but from what I’ve seen I think it’ll be great for longer trips. I LOVE the fact that the saddle bags are removeable. That’s the #1 reason I bought this pack over others. The saddle bags are easy and quick to remove/attach, which is very nice. Good, durable material looks like it’ll hold up well to brushy trails and rocky adventures. The tightening system to secure the load/saddle bags from flopping took me a hot minute to figure out, but once I did it worked great. Zero flapping. Three different zipper pouches on the saddle bags make it nice for stowing different types of gear. The only CONS I’ve found are: The saddle bags are HUGE, meaning they’ll hold a much larger volume than I will probably ever utilize even with my 90# German shepherd. I have no interest in loading him with anything more than 10% of his body weight, so the volume is honestly a bit excessive for me. That large size also makes it a little difficult to tighten down the load when you have next to nothing stored in the bags like I do. Just a lot of excess material. But it still works, and better to have more space than needed than not enough right The harness straps are a little cumbersome to adjust. I’ve tightened mine far enough that I have to slide the adjustment buckles in and out of the chest protector sleeve to make adjustments and then feed them back in. Almost makes me wish they had adjustment buckles on…

  • Heather G.
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    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Great pack

    Pack fits very well. I got it mainly for the ability to take the pack off and leave the harness. The medium fits my 52# Labrador very well. Plenty of room for her highland sleeping bag and pad along with other things. Worked great for her first overnight backpacking trip.

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