adventures with pets
Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear for Dogs
Whether you’re taking your pets on a day hike or an overnight backpacking trip, you’ll want to make sure you have the right gear to keep them comfy and safe. Here is a list of our top picks for eco-friendly pet gear from the brands we trust.
Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear for Dogs
Table of Contents:
1. Earth Rated Compostable Bags
2. The “OllyBottle” from OllyDog
3. OllyDog Backcountry Day Bag
4. Flowfold Trailmate Dog Leash
5. Earthdog Leashes
6. Eco-Pup Paw Wax
7. Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Bag
8. Glowdoggie LED Collar
1. Earth Rated Compostable Bags
Earth Rated makes these vegetable-based dog waste bags that are totally compostable. These bags are strong, leak-proof, and a great alternative to regular poly bags. It’s a mistake to think that because you’re out in nature, that it’s ok to leave dog waste behind. You might encounter coyote scat because it’s natural to that habitat, however dog waste is not. So make sure you pack a roll of these bags with you whenever you explore the outdoors with your dog.
2. The "OllyBottle" from OllyDog
These water bottles are durable, BPA-free, lightweight and come with a detachable bowl. For short hikes this water bottle is perfect for sharing water between you and your pet, since it’s slobber-free! That means you won’t have to carry around a separate water bottle for yourself! Of course if you’re going on a longer hike, you’ll want to let your dog have its own water bottle to keep him well hydrated throughout the journey. The OllyBottle comes in two sizes: 600ml (best for small dogs) and 1 Liter (perfect for larger dogs).
3. OllyDog Backcountry Day Bag
Also from OllyDog, we recommend the OllyDog Backcountry Day Bag. For hiking and camping trips, you’ll need a durable storage system for your dog’s treats. This carrier makes it easy to keep your dog’s treats organized in your pack or in your car. The carrier even includes a waste bag dispenser, enough room to carry your phone, and best of all it’s non-toxic and vegan!
4. Flowfold Trailmate Dog Leash
Need a new leash for your dog? Consider Flowfold’s leash made from recycled climbing rope! Not only is it quite stylish, but is also lightweight and durable. This 6′ leash is available in 5 unique color combinations.
5. Earthdog Leashes
Prefer materials made from hemp? Earthdog manufactures quality collars, leashes, harnesses, and blankets all made from hemp! Their unique designs are fun, durable, and super soft and comfy. Best of all Earthdog gives 10% of its profits a non-profit organization that funds spay and neuter programs. How’s that for well rounded eco-friendly brand?!
6. Eco-Pup Paw Wax
Protecting your dog’s paws is essential. when taking him hiking with you. Dogs can become very uncomfortable walking on rough terrain due to cracked paws. In the same way that you have a shoe/sock system for preventing blisters on your feet, you’ll want to have a suitable moisturizer to protect your dog’s paws. This Natural Paw Wax made by Eco-Pup Paw Wax is a non-toxic wax made from all-natural ingredients, so it’s safe just in case your dog ends up licking its paws because we know they eventually will!
7. Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Bag
For overnight trips you’ll want to have a comfy and warm place for your dog to sleep. This lightweight sleeping bag by Ruffwear, is made from synthetic insulation, will help keep your dog warm on those colder nights outdoors. Just like regular sleeping bags for people, this dog bag also zips up to further retain your dog’s body heat keeping him cozy all through the night. It even comes with a stuff sack, perfect for storing in your pack while on backpacking trips.
8. Glowdoggie LED Collar
This Glowdoggie LED Collar from Glowdoggie is 100% waterproof making it the perfect collar for all weather conditions even for a quick swim. This dog collar has a build-in motion sensor that turns on the LEDs on and turns them off with the abscence of motion. The Glowdoggie collar uses 2x AAA batteries that will keep the collar running for up to 80 hours. Our recommendation is to switch to rechargeable batteries to make this more eco-friendly product. We are confident that you’ll only have to buy this collar once, due to the durable quality of the Glowdoggie LED collar. Let’s just say that the quality is so great, that its the trusted LED collar used by European Search & Rescue K-9 units!
Just like us, dogs have varying needs when it comes to the outdoors. Test out your dog’s gear the next time you go out for a walk and make any adjustments before hitting the trails. In this way, you and your dog are set up to enjoy the outdoors worry free!
Happy adventuring!
