Review on Quick Release Dog Backpack by Outward Hound Kyjen by Lisa Frank

EDIT 05/06/2012: The seller refunded the money for a faulty or poorly designed overhead harness system. And he didn't require me to send the backpack back, which saved me the return shipping. Many thanks to the seller who took responsibility for my problems in the most pleasant way. I then found a replacement on site and after a thorough examination bought it as a replacement. The design of the straps definitely needs an overhaul to improve reliability and ensure the clips don't detach from the straps and become lost. As stated below, the design is good except for the straps. And those stupid pads with buckles to protect the pet. This is a waste of time as they are always in the wrong place. A few tips for buyers: 1** Carefully inspect the product for seam problems before operating. 2** Cross the waist straps (left front, right back, etc.). ) to make the backpack fit snugly around the dog, completely solving the problem of the backpack sliding sideways.3** Do not use it when the dog is large, because the dog will never understand that it is "oversized". , thereby pulling brambles, etc. This item was never intended to be used in a manzanita bush grove. For this you need a leather backpack that leaves the dog little net carrying capacity. Keep your dog on track! This may be why some people have reported damage.4** Additionally, the typical dog will chew on its load if left unattended for a short period of time. Possible explanation for the reported gaps? Based on the seller's great service, my detection of 'crossed' straps and careful inspection, I'll again rate the backpack 4 stars, with careful inspection and attention to the straps and cooperation with the seller, a 5 star! ORIGINAL: This product has a good design. It would be rated 4 or 5 if the workmanship was good or excellent. Unfortunately, as noted by other reviews, the build seems to have many issues leading to failure within a few weeks of use. As Kygen seems to have no quality control over their supplier and they avoid sending faulty items, choosing another brand is highly recommended. Unfortunately, the design concept is good. In my case, one of the quick release ends on the straps broke off and was lost after only a few uses. Repairs require you to find the lost part or replace the plug on site. Both proved impossible despite hours of searching for a local source, rendering the article unusable. A replacement backpack will be purchased on site so that it can be inspected even if the price is higher. (A word of caution if you decide to purchase anyway: check your dog's size from foot to toe and to hip length as this particular item may be too long for some dogs. The large size barely fits my Aussie on length. Maybe call seller for sizing.)