It's silnylon. I don't know what the strength of the material is. Maybe one of the people that works with it all the time can give us an idea. My guess is it won't support a very heavy animal. It seems fragile to me because it's so thin.
It's silnylon. I don't know what the strength of the material is. Maybe one of the people that works with it all the time can give us an idea. My guess is it won't support a very heavy animal. It seems fragile to me because it's so thin.
Last edited by Oscar-Blackeagle; 06-02-2010 at 19:36.
Proving to the world that I can hang.
He's about 8lbs. Probably. lol Actually, I had considered that, hanging the pouch from the ridgeline, but not sure how much sag it will create.Originally Posted by MikeN
Being that it's a chihuahua, couldn't you just tie a handkerchief to the ridgeline or something?
Last edited by Oscar-Blackeagle; 06-02-2010 at 19:37.
Proving to the world that I can hang.
I've got a 2.5 lb Yorkie pup - fits in a cargo pocket.
Mike
If your dogs so tiny how does it fare hiking and everything, or is it that he only goes car camping with you?
He's an inside dog. Never taken him anywhere camping. He would tire out quickly. That's what a small bag is for. Just put him in there and he can stick his head out and ride in comfort.
Proving to the world that I can hang.
Jazzy the trail dog is a lab mix and a solid 71 pounds. She likes to patrol our sites at times during the night, but always comes back under the tarp. I also supply her with a Z-rest pad in the winter along with an old Speer synthetic top blanket. I only keep her leashed in camp sites where they specifically call for it, like State Parks here in GA.
When I have some of my non-hanging buddies with me, she becomes a great foot warmer for the shelter-rats (infidels).
It will be interesting to see how she handles an entire site full of hangers on the John Rock trip in a couple of weeks!
Sweeper
Hiking & Hanging is therapy, and much cheaper than medication in the long run. Carry on.
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Small dogs don't always tireout like you'd like them to. My beagle generally hits the wall running beside my bike after 8 miles. Hiking out in the woods? I've never seen him stop, in fact he's generally tying to get me to go faster.
"By endevoring to please everyone he had pleased no one, and lost his *** in the bargin." - Aesop, had it figured out some 2500 years ago.
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Mike
Excellent WV! I really like that idea.
Probably. Whatever works for you and the dog. My dog has a thin coat, so when he's cold he uses his hammock instead of mine. [IMG][/IMG]
Ahhh... now I know where Marlee learned that trick.
Actually, he did it PH (pre hammock) so I guess he and Misto are just two peas in a pod... but not in a peapod!
I'm curious - is there a standard size dog used in determining a "dog night" (how cold it is)? Seems a "three chihuahua night" would not be as cold as a "three newfie night".I suppose it would be a dingo given the measurement's origins.
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