The best dog gear for happy trails


Posted on Apr 16, 2008
By Julia Szabo

Camping and/or hiking with dogs is guaranteed to enhance your enjoyment of the great outdoors. The busily sniffing nose that registers every scent, the wagging tail that never fails to express joy and amazement ... these reliable joy indicators are guaranteed to make you, the mere human hiker, much more alive to what's going on around you. How to thank your four-footed trail-blazer for all s/he brings to the outdoor experience? By bringing along a few key items designed for canine comfort.

For large, hairy breeds who pant pitiably even in the dead of winter, the Swamp Cooler Vest is an absolute dogsend on the trail. Simply soak it in water, and this high-tech garment stores the cooling liquid to pull heat away from your dog's body, accelerating evaporation through an air-mesh layer for maximum comfort. Infinitely more efficient than a dip in a lake! Plus, the light-colored fabric reflects sunlight, heat, and UV rays away from your best friend.  

If your best friend doesn't require a personal air-conditioning system, his bare back makes an excellent place to attach the Approach Pack, an ingenious item that enables him to help you carry loads of stuff in comfort and style. The five-point adjustment system ensures a snug fit while the ergonomic design leaves the wet-nosed wearer free to move easily and naturally.

After a day of working up a sweat together out on the trail, make sure you provide your happy hiker with a comfy place to rest his head at bedtime. Named for a famous peak in the mountains of Oregon, the Bachelor Pad offers everything a dog-tired hiker could ask for: an inch-thick mattress with a soft, snuggly fleece cover and an integrated vinyl moisture barrier. For your backpacking convenience, the pad even rolls up into a lightweight bedroll complete with handle. And once you're back home, it's easy to wash up in the laundry so it's ready for your dog's next adventure. 
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