Here’s my quick checklist for hiking. Optional gear is in GREEN, Seasonal gear is in BLUE. This is an assumption of an 8 hour alpine hike in the backcountry with no reception and a dog. 10 essentials for any hike1. Navigation2. Headlamp3. Sun protection4. First Aid5. Knife6. Fire7. shelter8. Extra…
January 18, 2021
I’ve been backcountry camping with Whiskey since I’ve had her and we’ve tried so many different forms and types of gear. While I’ve gotten used to carrying a significant amount of weight, every piece that I bring needs to be purposeful, tough, and lightweight (in that order). For reference we…
January 17, 2021
Canine Jackets When you select a jacket for your dog, think of the conditions you are going out in, and the type of dog you have. Are they normally cold? Do you only need rain/snow protection (some dogs ball up), perhaps you have a summer dog like Whiskey! Are they…
December 3, 2019
We have always loved different ways of exploring the great outdoors and paddling has always been a wonderful option and complement to all the hiking and camping we do. Over her life, Whiskey has been on paddleboards, canoes of all types, kayaks, and rafts, as well as motorized boats and…
June 6, 2019
We’ve been getting so many questions about dog boots that we finally decided to put together a bunch, test them, and review them in real trail conditions. Please let us know your experience in winter boots! Whiskey has no dewclaws so it was only because of personal messages we were…
April 8, 2019
Just a list of gear that we’ve loved over the years! Ruffwear Approach Pack –link Whiskey is between a size medium and small so we went with the Medium (she most likely will gain not lose weight over time). The straps are great and adjust in so many ways and…
June 16, 2018
My little girl is 1 year old. We’ve both been working overtime these days so we haven’t been able to have her a little party, though I we gifted her with a custom made dog monster-toy from etsy. Lets see if this one lasts! Here’s a little look back at…
April 15, 2015
Whiskey makes us happy. Pure and simple. Today while we were at the park, Whiskey found a deflated ball and had a blast tossing it up and chasing it around. Puppies teach us to be happy with anything. They’re not afraid of being silly, of showing how much they love…
October 5, 2014