SonnyC

Hi All, Thanks for all the help, what a great forum. It would be a lot cheaper just to buy a harness but I want the added feature of the backpack. I have already made one and now starting on the new revised harness/backpack. With the bartack sewing on the harness it should be bullet proof or close. The boxed X's sewing should be just as good but why take a chance. The money for a used bartack machine will be tough to part with but what is the price for safety.The reason I have been asking all these questions is that I spend many hours hiking/hunting for meteorites... yes you read meteorites with my dog in remote areas. www.nevadameteorites.com I just recently attended an advanced K9 down (medical) class and had no idea what could happen to your best buddy. The backpack rolls up in a small pouch and attaches to your backpack.If something should happen you could backpack your dog out of the back country and if air rescue is needed the harness could handle any situation. Sonny

Hi Mark, Thanks for the great links. The upholstery shop that has done the sewing can make some nice boxed X's. I will make sure that we use the right thread and possibly have the shop here in Vegas test it for strength. Thanks, Sonny

Thanks for the reply.Yes I plan on using Military / Parachute buckles. I have seen on previous post were many have used industrial sewing machines and not bartack machines on some harness. Time to step up and figure out what type of bartack machine to buy for home use. Thanks, Sonny

Hi, I have been working on a dog rescue harness / backpack. The backpack is designed for medium to large breed dogs 60- 100 lbs. Is bartack the only way to go for safety and strength on the harness attachment points?