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Ruffwear Hi & Light Harness

The Ruffwear Hi and Light Harness is a durable, lightweight harness that has been a fantastic fit for our active Vizsla, Roland. It allows for unrestricted movement and after months of regular use shows no obvious signs of wear. Testing Conditions: Our 8-year-old Vizsla, Roland, tested the Ruffwear Hi and Light Harness from late May through September of 2018 in northern New Hampshire. Roland wore the harness trail running, hiking, and running alongside my husband, Jim, and I while we mountain biked. Full review

Kurgo Mud Dog Travel Shower

A rubber shower head for standard thread bottles, meant for dogs but works great for dog owners too! Backpacking in hot weather is great if your day ends at a lake or river deep enough for a rinse-off before bedtime, otherwise you may be in for a sticky, grimy night. And in cooler weather it can be nice to get clean as well, but full immersion or a cold splash bath may not be entirely pleasant. This little doggie shower works just as well for humans, and offers a way to wash up in less than ideal… Full review

Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Bag

(Disclosure: This sleeping bag system for dogs was provided to me while I was an ambassador for Backcountry K9. That blog site no longer sells gear, and I am no longer an ambassador.) Do check out the backcountryk9 blog for informative articles and reviews! Recently, Hurrta has joined Alcott and Ruffwear as dog gear manufacturers offering dog-specific sleeping bags. We really like this Ruffwear bag, though it is a bit small for our larger dogs. We have used it for two full camping seasons. This… Full review

Durango Dog Company Roving Watering Bowl

Multi-purpose dog bowl! Holds everything I need for a short walk or long hike with my dog! Very comfortable cross-strap makes it the ideal go-to by itself, or I can attach it to a pack for longer day or overnight hikes. Both my husband and I have used it and it works well because the strap is adjustable to accommodate different statures. It doesn't bounce against my hip or body and I really don't notice that I'm wearing it. Product seems very durable and well-made. The snap and zipper have held… Full review

Durango Dog Company Roving Watering Bowl

We purchased our Roving Watering Bowl and ABSOLUTELY love it. It is well made and allows me to carry all the essentials: waste bags, car keys, treats AND it converts into its own water bowl. We love our Durango Roving Watering Bowl. Not only is it well made, it has two pockets that I can use for my cell phone and another for poop bags. I especially like that it has a 28 ounce dog/human waterbottle. When the pouch is not holding the bottle it can be opened up and converted into a waterbowl which… Full review

Ruffwear Approach Pack

This has been a great pack. It's very durable and sturdy, while comfortable for the dog. Would recommend over any other I have tried. Full review

Mountainsmith K9 Pack

Won't rub your dog the wrong way. All the buckles and snaps have a protective pad, that keeps them from rubbing directly against your dog. This K9 backpack was all I expected it to be and more. Out of the box, I put it on my Black Lab Zeus. It adjusted quickly and fit great. It took him a few days to get used to it, because it made him over twice as wide as he was used to. I would highly recommend getting your dog used to this new wider profile than he/she is used to, before heading out on trail. … Full review

Ruffwear Headwater Collar

This is a nice waterproof collar for your active outdoor dog. If you are looking for a collar that will not get stinky, or stay wet, this may be the solution for you. In this review, I will address the Headwater Collar, as well as the companion waterproof leash. Note, the current model has a metal buckle. We were given a collar for each dog, and a leash, by backcountryk9.com, to test and review. Our dogs are active outdoor dogs...busy year-round in all conditions, be it snow, rain, mud, or heat. Full review

Ruffwear Highlands Landing Pad

The Ruffwear Landing Pad is an easy to use, durable, canine-friendly sleeping pad. It has performed well in environments ranging from backyard evening retreats to overnight backpacking adventures. Only one size is available, which may be a limiting factor for large breeds. Additionally, packability should be considered when planning overnight excursions. I tested the Ruffwear Landing Pad along with my 5-year-old Vizsla, Roland, as a member of the Trailspace Review Corps. Roland and I traveled in… Full review