Sugar's Story: A New Way to Enjoy Our Adventures Together

Sugar's Story: A New Way to Enjoy Our Adventures Together

Sugar is a small, fluffy, trail-loving pup, and her mom wanted one thing for their hikes: a backpack where Sugar could ride comfortably and actually enjoy the view. Here's their story, in her mom's own words.

Sugar in sunglasses peeking out of the beige SSOOOK Backpack Carseat on a mountain summit

The search for the right backpack

"I wanted her to enjoy our adventures without having to work so hard just to stay balanced."

That's why Sugar's mom kept looking for a backpack with an entrance positioned closer to the center, where Sugar could comfortably rest her front paws and enjoy the view while sitting or lying down.

She found a few similar designs, but none felt sturdy enough. In her words, some had solid bottoms, "yet the sides and overall structure felt too flexible and unstable for the kind of hiking we do."

Sugar's mom hiking a narrow rocky trail with Sugar in the backpack

"This is exactly what I've been looking for!"

Then one day, she discovered SSOOOK.

"The moment I saw this backpack, I thought, 'This is exactly what I've been looking for!'"

And as a bonus, she found it beautiful: "Elegant, thoughtfully designed, and much more stylish than I ever expected."

It was sold out at the time, so she waited several months before she could finally order one. "I was so excited when it arrived!"

Sit, lean, or lie down and enjoy the view

"What impressed me most wasn't just its appearance. It was the sturdy construction and thoughtful design."

Now, Sugar can sit comfortably, lean her front paws against the opening, or even relax in a half-lying position while enjoying the scenery during their hikes.

Sugar in a straw hat resting her front paw on the backpack opening in a lavender field

Sugar smiling with eyes closed in the backpack on a gravel path

Room for everything they need

For Sugar's mom, the storage space is "another huge advantage." She uses the large compartment at the back for hiking essentials, like first-aid supplies, tick-removal tools, and other gear they might need on the trails.

"With so many compartments, I can organize Sugar's supplies and my own belongings without needing an additional bag."

Front view of the backpack showing the entrance and pockets, with Sugar looking out

More than a backpack

"I never expected to find one that was both so practical and so beautiful."

Since discovering SSOOOK, Sugar and her mom have found "a new level of comfort, peace of mind, and a whole new way to enjoy our adventures together."

Instead of constantly worrying about whether Sugar is comfortable, she can now enjoy the trails knowing Sugar has a cozy place to rest and take in the world around her.

Sugar smiling in the backpack among apple trees

"SSOOOK didn't just change the way we carry our gear. It changed the way we experience our adventures together."

About the SSOOOK Backpack Carseat

  • Structure: A spring-supported curved base, with a bottom and side walls that stay sturdy and stable without sagging
  • Shape: An arched shape that widens toward the bottom, so your pup can sit, rest, or lie down
  • Storage: Multiple compartments and expandable side pockets
  • Materials: SILENCE-TEX outer fabric with a mesh window
  • Ways to use: Backpack, travel carrier for trains and flights, and car seat (seat belt SO-AC024 sold separately)
  • Colors · Sizes: Beige · Black, in S, M, L, XL (Sugar's is Beige)

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Review shared with permission. Photos courtesy of Sugar's mom.