The Best Gear Picks For Adventure Dogs In 2023

Why should humans have all the adventure fun? Here are 10 items to keep your doggo comfortable, safe and secure in the outdoors.

You’d be forgiven for thinking We Are Explorers is just for humans but it’s not. This one goes out to all the dog explorers reading at home while their parents are at work. 

Whether it’s a microadventure around the block, a spontaneous mud bath or a roll on a smelly rabbit carcass, dogs* know precisely how to escape the 9-5 (mostly sleeping) grind.

*Especially mine, you leave that gate open and he is gooooone.

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Here are 10 items any good boi won’t want to leave the house without.

1. Ruffwear Switchbak Dog Harness

Don’t be that dog that gets other people to carry your pack. 

The Switchbak Harness is a well-padded and versatile option for single-day and multi-day walkies. 

Carry your own liver treats or scroggin in the two low-profile zippered pockets.

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2. Ruffwear Grip Trex Dog Boots

This is like sticking winter tires on your four-wheel drive. Most dogs can handle varied terrain, but Vibram outsoles beat paw pads when it comes to traction. 

They’re especially great for dogs with dainty toes looking to get into trail running but they’re also attractive enough that they will feel confident to do a run to the shops in them as well.

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3. Dog Safety Light

Turn your dog into a lighthouse. An essential for all outdoor doggos, the Beacon helps keep dogs visible in low light or poor weather.

Sturdy and waterproof, just like your dog, the Beacon can be attached to harnesses and collars and is easily rechargeable. 

It also features three LED colour options and three different light modes for the doggy bush doof.

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4. Ruffwear Dog Harness

A top-performing all-round harness featuring two leash attachment options. 

Reinforced webbing on the front makes it especially comfortable and the reflective trim and light loop will help make any canine stand out in low-light.

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5. Eco-Friendly Dog Leash

For the environmentally conscious canine, Doggy Eco is on a mission to create recycled pet accessories and this collar is made from post-consumer recycled plastic.

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6. Float Coat Dog Life Jacket

If you’re a dog looking to get into rafting, kayaking, boating, surfing or paddle boarding, this Ruffwear Float Coat is for you.

A premium and stylish-looking life jacket, the Float Coat is also packed with necessary features like a strong handle positioned on the back to help humans lift their friends out of the water, leash clip-in point and reflective trims.

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7. Highlands Dog Pad

A lightweight dog pad designed for backpacking, this dog bed folds down neatly with its accordion design. 

Lightweight closed-cell foam and synthetic down offer insulation and a non-slip waterproof base with microsuede sleeping surface will have humans envious.

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8. The Eco Woollen Dog Ball

Doggy Eco has reinvented the humble tennis ball and created an eco-friendly dog ball. 

The Eco Ball is made from compounded New Zealand sheep wool, making it sustainable as well as extra soft and non-abrasive on teeth. 

It absorbs water meaning you can throw it further than a tennis ball and is 100% non-toxic.

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9. Collapsible Dog Bowl

A must-have in any dog hiking cut is a collapsible bowl. 

Weighing in at just 84 grams, this one can hold plenty of food or water with an impressive 1.8L capacity. 

Good luck getting Fido to carry that amount of whatever himself though.

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10. Rope Dog Leash

According to makers Ruffwear, the Knot-a-Leash ‘takes design and durability cues from the crag.’

This supple and reflective kernmantle rope is far more durable than your typical dog leash so will stand the test of time.

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Wondering where to go on your next canine-based adventure?

Check out these dog-friendly walks near Sydney or dog-friendly walks in the Blue Mountains.

Feature image thanks to @ruffwear

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