How to Take Your Dog Backcountry Skiing
Plus: the best winter kit for your canine.
Dog Gear
We love backpacking with our dogs, but finding the right gear to keep our furry friends happy and comfortable on long hikes can be difficult. Learn about the best dog-specific gear with comprehensive gear reviews from the canine-loving backcountry experts at Backpacker Magazine.
Latest in Dog Gear
The 5 Best Gifts for Dog Owners of 2020
Help your friends prepare their pooches for the trail with these standout products.
The Best Gear for Hiking With Dogs
You have good gear. Why shouldn’t your best friend?
Rocky Mountain Underground Grrowler
Wearable dog bowl
Gear Review: Dog Gear
Provide the best for your dog with these canine-specific items.
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Knives, Solar Chargers, and Dog Gear
Day 2 for this Reader Reporter featured upgrades to popular knives, solar chargers, and doggie gear.
The End-of-Summer Gear
Close out the season in style, with sandals, eyewear, a wearable air conditioner (for your dog), and a proper skinny-dipping accessory.
Gear Review: Planet Dog Natural Hemp Adjustable Collar and Leash
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Gear Review: Ruff Wear Bivy Bowl
A light collapsible dish for your backpacking dog