If getting dogs presents for Christmas is wrong, I don鈥檛 care. And I鈥檒l admit it鈥攕ome of these gifts are more for me and my fellow dog parents than the pups themselves. But they鈥檒l all help us go farther and longer聽on adventures with our best friends, so I promise outdoor dogs will approve (or聽at the very least, they鈥檒l enjoy destroying the wrapping paper).
Kurgo Loft Wander Dog Bed聽($59)
At 黑料吃瓜网, our pooches come with us just about everywhere there isn鈥檛 a 鈥淣o Dogs鈥 sign posted. Svati Narula, our associate social media editor, brings this camping to make sure her Lab mix, Cabot, still has some of the comfort of home. I guarantee your dog will love the fleece top so much that they won鈥檛 try to push you off your sleeping pad at night. Bonus: the Wander can also be thrown over the back seat to keep your car free of muddy paw prints.
Rad Dog Release and Run Retractable Leash聽($40)
If your dog is your constant hiking and running companion, this 聽is a great investment. When you get far from the trailhead and Fido wants to run, simply drop the leash and it鈥檒l retract into the collar. And the durable nylon build ensures that the Release and Run holds up, no matter how many bushes or creeks your dog charges through.
Orvis Dog Overnight Travel Kit聽($29)
For an overnight backpacking trip or day at the crag, 聽is an easy way to keep all of your dog鈥檚 necessities in one place. The roll-top food bag holds about two days鈥 worth of food, while the collapsible water bowl is easy to store. It all comes in a burly 600-denier zippered pouch with extra pockets for treats, medicine, or anything else you need.
黑料吃瓜网 Medical Kits Workin鈥 Dog ($73)
You have a first-aid kit for yourself, so you should have one for your dog, too. This one, from ,聽is totally decked out with everything to help you prepare for the worst when you鈥檙e far from the emergency vet clinic鈥攇auze, forceps, a skin stapler, a cold pack, and even a headlamp come included. (There are also smaller and more affordable kits,聽if you want to minimize pack weight on shorter, less risky adventures.)
Musher鈥檚 Secret Paw Protection Wax ($13)
My husky mix, Koda, loves romping in the snow just as much as a kid on a day off from聽school, so I take him out whenever there鈥檚 fresh pow. This 聽makes sure his feet are protected from clumps of ice, sharp rocks, and grit, so he can run the trails and chase after me as I snowshoe. Musher鈥檚 Secret also moisturizes and helps heal split pads, a godsend in drier climates like Santa Fe.
Zuke鈥檚 Power Bones ($27 for 12)
I love to give Koda one of these protein-packed bars聽once we reach a summit or at the halfway point of a hike鈥攊t鈥檚 just the hit of energy he needs to finish out the day, and it doesn鈥檛 take up much space in my pack. Buy in bulk if you frequently tackle full-day hauls or long runs. The chicken and cranberry flavor is sure to be a pup pleaser.