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Why Choose Bark Brite?
Bark Brite's Backpack is different than all of the other brands. When you choose Bark Brite, you can rest assured you are purchasing a product that has been researched, specially designed, thoroughly tested and continuously upgraded based on your feedback. This backpack is not just a backpack. It is also a life jacket. And it can be customized to your specific needs of the day. The harness portion has built in flotation for extra safety when you don't think you need it. The pouches have a flotation insert for extra buoyancy, but also can be removed to increase carrying capacity. The entire pouch can be removed as well for a lightweight life jacket. Bark Brite's backpack is built for versatility to suit all of your adventures. Two products in one.
Bark Brite's Life jacket Backpack is Great for..
Boat Rides
Whether you are paddling in a canoe, or cruising on a boat, your pup needs a life jacket too.
Swimming
No matter how strong of a swimmer your pup is, the ocean is always stronger. Better to be safe.
When you don't want to carry everything
Let your pup carry some of the load. Great for carrying water, food, bowls, toys, and booties.
Hiking and Day Outings
Great for everyday adventures. Especially hikes you didn't know had a river running through and didn't plan for your pup to swim in.
LR
August 29, 2025
The Bark Brite Multi-purpose Dog Life Jacket Backpack was exactly as described. Easy to put on and adjust for my dog and he swam great with it. I also used it to go hiking. Piker (my dog) carried our sandwiches and water bottles. Also great for stowing first aid items. Great for the woods and trail during hunting season because of the hi-visibility orange color.The backpack shipped quickly!
Michael
August 24, 2025
I truly wanted to love this backpack/lifejacket combo. The main problem is that this product is trying to do 2 things at the same time and because of this, it does neither particularly well. Due to this I ended up returning it, spending a little more money, and getting the Mountain Smith K9 Pack. (Absolutely reccomend by the way, 100% great bag)Pros:It is double use.It has a nice bright orange color for visibility.The bags attach with clips and velcro so they are stable.It seemed to stay upright and not fall to one side or the other.Build quality seemed good in some areas, not so in others (see below)Cons:***It's one size**. My dog is a 60lb AmStaff and while it fit hit around the chest, this bag is really long. From the nape of the neck down the back toward the tail the bag measures a little over a foot long. Because of this, it fit really awkwardly toward the back and the stomach strap was trying to tighten around...um...the crotch area, a no go for my dog.Little protection from the straps and clips, could lead to irritation. (Didn't use for long enough to determine)Overall not up to the quality of other more pricey bags, given this is cheaper so it was expected.BUILD QUALITY:The top half of the bag seems good enough, not great, not cheap, just good. My issues came with the under belly area. There is a chest pad that comes down, however, the other two cross belly straps and clips are not padded and I fear it could've led to irritation down the road. Bags felt nice though! Good zippers with some water resistance, great velcro, and good clips.Overall if you have a BIG dog that doesn't pull a lot I could reccomend this, but its got to be a large, large dog. Just didn't work for me unfortunately, I loved the concept!
Customer
August 13, 2025
I like that the side bags are removable and that it doubles as a life jacket. The large size was perfect for my 89 lb black lab! Should be perfect for trips to the dog park or hiking!
Customer
July 18, 2025
I used accurate tailors tape to measure my dog before purchasing the medium. The neck was supposed to be near limit, the other two straps were near center range. The actual product neck had tons of room, but the chest is so tight I will likely replace the strap. It seems like sizing on a product like this would be as simple as sizing the product and posting the numbers. Something went seriously wrong with mine. Otherwise, stitch quality is what to expect from a middle of the road product. Other features are as advertised.These companies should be held accountable for reporting proper sizing... half of the return problem amazon has could be solved with reliable measurements of products.Update: calling this waterproof is laughable. It's barely water resistant. It's water resistant the way a baseball cap is water resistant.
Hailey
June 13, 2025
I have a 115 pound German Shepard and it fit him perfect. Needless to say he loves it and I love that he can do his part carrying some of the water on our hikes with the side bags. This lifejacket/ backpack combo is awesome and the straps are adjustable but I would say it's for larger dogs.
Ginger Morigeau
May 18, 2025
Didn’t last long , the top ring where you connect Leah fell off and front front snap broke- it won’t stay snapped/latched in. Disappointed because we were excited about this harness. For the price it isn’t worth buying.
Jullie
March 30, 2025
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Joshua
February 24, 2025
I liked the idea of this vest very much.. The side bags are made well and stick to the velcro good. The vest itself is not made of dog condusive material. It didn't take but 1 week for the mesh to start ripping holes and the grab handle has about ripped off too. My dog is not terribly hard on this vest and we use it just to walk to the lake by our house. But EVRY kind of plant matter sticks to the mesh material on the vest like glue, and it rips really easily. Also the floatability is not as good as a regular life jacket for dogs, and the under the belly straps are not padded and will dig into your dogs stomach if you attempt to lift them at all or have it on to tight or leave it on to long.. I'm sorry to say that I've wasted a good amount of money on this and don't want to deal with using it any longer.
Luca
January 30, 2025
Oggetto di buona qualità , spedizione rapida
Mick McLennan
January 28, 2025
Jacket got here in good time for Christmas & looks to be exactly as posted. Is for my daughter's pup so have not used it yet but looks well made
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