Best Dog Gear for Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor Adventure

Bringing your pet on excursions is a great way to bond with your adventurous pup, but you need to make sure you have the right dog gear for camping, hiking, fishing, and more. Just like good essentials keep you comfortable, well-fed and prepared for the unexpected, as is specialized dog gear for camping and outdoor adventures.

From sleeping bags and life jackets to multifunctional leashes and goggles, there’s a whole assortment of cool gear designed specifically to help your dog get the most out of any outdoor experience. We’ve selected some of the newest products to pursue any adventure.

Best Dog Gear for Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor Adventures

1. Wilderdog sleeping bag

Durable and water-repellent on the outside, soft and micro-plush on the inside, Wilderdog’s canine-specific sleeping bag will help you get a good night’s sleep by offering your dog a dedicated, comfortable and warm space without being confined . The sleeping bag opens flat and three-quarters closes so your pup can snuggle inside. Loops hang the bag for drying and ventilation. And when not in use, the extra short sleeping bag packs into a stuff sack.

[$59; wilderdog.com]

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2. Whyld River DoggyBag

This three-in-one travel bed, quilt and sleeping bag will keep your dog cozy on cold nights. The baffle duvet is filled with synthetic insulation and attaches to a durable base with plenty of head or placket options. Size it to fit your curled up pup and slip a pillow into the base for extra insulation.

[From $79; whyld-river.com]

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3. Kurgo RSG Dog County Harness

The Molle and Velcro attachment system of Kurgo’s Backcountry Ready Dog Harness allows you to attach panniers, hydration pouch, dog treat dispenser, first aid kit, and more. The basic harness has a padded back and a wide chest to distribute weight and minimize strain. Dual carry handles give you options to grab your pup in case you need a helping hand.

[From $59; kurgo.com]

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4. Garmin Alpha 10 Tracker and TT15X Collar

Losing a dog on the trail is stressful. Garmin’s Alpha 10 compact tracker and TT15X collar keep an eye on your pup if he takes off. The nine-mile-range Alpha is a phone-compatible GPS that also pinpoints your dog’s precise location and can recall it from a distance. The TT15X collar features 80 hours of battery life and easy-to-spot LEDs.

[Alpha 10 Tracker, $400; garmin.com]

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[$350; garmin.com]

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5. Ruffwear Hitch Hiker Leash

The most innovative dog leash on the market, the Ruffwear Hitch Hiker is a 12-foot-long line for your pup that packs into a mini hip bag. When you want to give your dog room to roam, press the belay device-like cam mechanism to release the leash. And when you need to get Rover back to base, pull the cord, which locks like a climbing rope into a self-belay device.

[$65; ruffwear.com]

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6. Fable Magic Link Leash

Designed to offer plenty of options for securing your dog to you, the Magic Link can be worn as a belt or shoulder strap, used as a wrist strap, and it simply converts into a slip-on collar. with a leash, or simply be installed as a conventional leash that you attach to a collar or harness. It’s made from industrial-strength cord that’s waterproof, mildew-resistant, and strong – it’s rated for up to 350 pounds of tensile strength. High quality matte black aluminum hardware highlights the nine available colors.

[$65; fablepets.com]

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7. Ruffwear Floating Coat

The Ruffwear Float Coat, a floating harness/life jacket, helps your dog feel safe and confident in the water, and it gives you total control. The foam filled PFD has an adjustable neck and easy to use buckles that won’t irritate your pup and a sturdy carry handle to lift your dog out of the water. The well padded jacket will easily keep a 75 pound dog afloat – attach a light to the loop on the back to make your pup visible in low light conditions.

[$90; ruffwear.com]

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8. Rex V2 Specifications

Curved lens goggles from Rex Specs will protect your dog’s corneas from snow blindness and irritants like bugs, dust, sand and wind so they can comfortably accompany you on your adventures. The goggles come with easily interchangeable clear and smoked lenses, and have a better fit, greater stability, wider field of vision, cleaner design, and better range of motion than previous versions. There’s a learning curve and your dog will look like an astronaut wearing them, but they work.

[$85; rexspecs.com]

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9. Vapor EZ Lick Bottle

Conserve the water you carry with the 0.7 oz of Vapur. BPA-free, wide-mouth “anti-bottle”. Open the dust cap of the three-ply bottle and an oversized roller reminiscent of a gerbil water bottle lets your dog drink without drips or spills. A built-in clip makes it convenient and the roller detaches for cleaning. And as the dishwasher-safe bottle empties, it folds up to take up less room in your bag. Also available as a two-pack for pets and owners.

[$20; vapur.us]

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10. Nite Ize LED Collar

Make your dog visible for six hours on one charge with this ultra-bright Nite Ize collar. Push a button for glow or flash, and two ultra-bright LEDs illuminate an integrated fiber optic that is constantly bright all around the dog’s neck and easy to spot. The rest of the time, the highly water-resistant metal belt buckle collar is low-irritation, secure, and a great all-around collar. The collar recharges in 1h25 via micro-USB.

[$25; niteize.com]

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11. Orvis Tough Trail Chuckwagon Dog Tote

Keep your pup organized on his next play date, road trip, or visit to the grandparents with the Chuckwagon from Orvis. With everything your dog needs in one place, you can grab the bag and go on impromptu adventures without forgetting anything. The Cordura Eco Tote is packed with essentials for dogs on the go: collapsible food and water bowls, a zippered food holder held in place with removable internal dividers and expandable pockets for toys, medications, and more. Poop collection bags live on a dispenser cord in an exterior pocket, while treats are easily accessible when stowed in the exterior pocket on the other side. The tote has a reinforced bottom that is also water repellent and a zippered opening makes everything inside easy to reach.

[$149; orvis.com]

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