Gear Reviews – Dogs That Hike

Canine Equipment Ultimate Cooling Coat

August 14, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

Summer is in full swing, and that means that sunshine and heat are also making an appearance. While enjoying the weather can be fun, it’s also important to keep our four legged companions safe in warm temperatures. While dogs pant to help keep them cool, there are ways that we can help them regulate their […]

Ruffwear Swamp Cooler

August 9, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

Summer is a wonderful season for adventuring with your dog and enjoying the sunshine and warmth. The heat, however, means there is a greater risk for your dog to overheat and become at risk for heat stroke. While being active in warmer weather, it is important to take the necessary steps to protect both you […]

Ruffwear Jet Stream

August 7, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That Hike2 Comments

It’s the dog days of summer and that means it’s hot outside! But that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the outdoors with our dogs. In fact, for many of us, the summer is when we are able to spend more time with our dogs outside anyway. Many dogs will run themselves ragged with no thought […]

Cabela’s Advanced Dog Flotation Vest

July 26, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That Hike1 Comment

Summer is here – time to break out the sunglasses and brewskis and head on down to the lake! As a Canadian, I’ve been dreaming of July since… well… last July. Here in Edmonton, Alberta we are plagued with extremely harsh and painfully long winters and by the time July rolls around we are fully […]

Ruffwear Float Coat

July 25, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

Farley enjoys swimming and has become quite confident in her skills. Despite Farley being a strong swimmer, we often adventure near glacier water, which means a life jacket is necessary to ensure her safety. The main purpose of a life jacket is to keep your dog afloat and providing a handle that is strong enough […]

EzyDog Dog Life Jacket

July 24, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

While our first dog Reggie is a born and bred excellent swimmer, his sister Redwood struggles in the water. She simply isn’t built for swimming and, up until recently, did not have a great deal of confidence going in the water past her chest. Enter the EzyDog Dog Life Jacket we received from EzyDog USA. […]

Wilderdog Sleeping Bag

June 28, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

Last year was the first time we camped multiple times and I quickly realized that a dog sleeping bag would be very useful for our adventures, so I was thrilled when Dogs That Hike asked us if we wanted to test out Wilderdog’s sleeping bag! Tansy and Crockett both like to crawl into my sleeping […]

Alcott Explorer Sleeping Bag

June 26, 2018August 10, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

Alcott recently updated the design and materials of their Explorer Sleeping Bag and sent Breezy one to test on our adventures. While we hadn’t used a dog specific sleeping bag before, this bag has been a definite upgrade to Breezy’s camp life! We’ve taken it out car camping as well as backpacking and it’s worked […]

RC Pets Baseline Fleece

May 6, 2018May 22, 2018 Dogs That HikeLeave a Comment

Cute and cozy is how I would describe the RC Pets Baseline Fleece that Emma tested for Dogs That Hike. We used it on off leash hikes and walks, in mild Alberta spring temperatures (-5C/23F to 5C/41F), in snow/wet conditions, and under a Hurtta Slush Combat Suit. I have to admit at first glance I […]

Hurtta Rain Blocker

April 26, 2018May 22, 2018 Dogs That Hike2 Comments

In this world where waste is becoming a bigger and bigger issue every day, it is crucial that we all start thinking a little bit more carefully about our impact on the environment. Plastic is one of the biggest culprits for polluting our earth. Carelessly dumped plastic has impacted our oceans significantly, such as the […]