Kolossus | Big Dog Carrier & Backpacking Pack

My husky finally fits somewhere on the trail without dragging me down—the padded shoulder straps actually distribute his 60 pounds so evenly I forgot he was back there for a mile. The gear storage on the pack means I don't need a separate daypack, which is a game-changer for solo hikes with a big do

My 55-pound shepherd mix rides in this thing like a furry little king, and the fact that it doubles as an actual backpacking pack with room for my gear means I can take him on longer trails without hauling a second bag. The waist belt takes most of the weight off my shoulders, which I didn't expect.

My 70-pound lab fits with room to spare, and the way the weight distributes onto my hips makes a full day on the trail feel almost effortless. The conversion to a backpacking pack is clever too—we did an overnight and I had plenty of room for both her supplies and mine.