Product Review: K9 Sport Sack

The K9 Sport Sack is a backpack carrier for your dog. Yeah, just like one of those baby backpack carriers, but for your dog. It comes in several colors and four sizes to fit dogs that measure 10-23" from neck to floor when sitting up in 'begging' position. There is a weight limit of 30 pounds. The company also makes a variety of accessories for their products, and offers sizing help when you text them a picture of your dog.

Ok, stop laughing. This thing really works. It's pretty cool too, because it sets the dog up at the right height to look over your shoulder and see what you are doing. Much more fun than riding in a box with screen windows.

The K9 Sport Sack is indeed a sack. It's a bag that your dog rides in, it velcroes around the neck and has little holes for their front legs to stick out. The dog rides in a sitting position, and the rigid bottom of the bag provides a supportive surface for them to rest on. There is a sternum strap on the people side to keep the shoulder straps from slipping off.

I bought this K9 Sport Sack at the liquidators because I had actually heard of the product before and found it hilarious. It has greatly exceeded my admittedly low expectations. The design is secure and comfortable for both me and Ru. The quality is great, it feels like a rugged piece of outdoor gear.

Pros

• Allows small dogs to be comfortably carried on bicycles, motorcycles, hikes, climbs, and anywhere else.
• Keeps your hands and the front of your body free.
• Sets the dog comfortably at face level and allows them to see forward.
• Allows you to take an unvaccinated puppy out for socialization without having to set them on the ground.

Cons

• No internal structure or hip belt for the human means carrying a 30 lb dog could get uncomfortable.
• Not every dog is cool with being carried this way.

Bottom Line

This thing is pretty awesome for Ru, I may need to get the little jacket liner to keep him warmer. For a novelty purchase, it has been remarkably useful. I even put Puff in it occasionally before she had all her shots.

Spoiler alert: I found a larger size at the liquidators recently, stay tuned for much larger dogs being carried around like toddlers.