Gear

Oru Beach Kayak: The Best Portable Kayak for Dogs

Oru Beach Kayak: The Best Portable Kayak for Dogs

Support me and Save $75 off with code WHISKEY When Oru kayaks first came out they were gamechangers. At only 30lbs you could fold them up and walk or hike them into previously unkayak-able places. They were easier to store in apartments and possible to…

Dog Hiking Checklist: What to Bring on a Hike

Dog Hiking Checklist: What to Bring on a Hike

These items should be on your hiking checklist! Optional gear is in GREEN, Seasonal gear is in BLUE. This is assuming something like an 8 hour alpine hike in the backcountry with no reception and a dog. 10 essentials for any hike1. Navigation2. Headlamp3. Sun…

Our Best and Tested Gear for Camping with Dogs

Our Best and Tested Gear for Camping with Dogs

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…

Best PNW Human Gear for Hiking with Dogs

Best PNW Human Gear for Hiking with Dogs

I’ve been hiking for a couple decades, try a ton of different gear, in all weathers and am REALLY TOUGH with my gear. With dogs, little balance, bad knees, and a good amount of tolerance to rain and snow, I can safely say this is…

Our Best and Tested Canine Winter Gear

Our Best and Tested Canine Winter Gear

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…

Paddling with Dogs 101

Paddling with Dogs 101

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…

Dog Winter Boots: a Detailed Review and Comparison

Dog Winter Boots: a Detailed Review and Comparison

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…

Our favorite Whiskey gear

Our favorite Whiskey gear

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…

Happy Birthday Whiskey!

Happy Birthday Whiskey!

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 puppy and a ball

A puppy and a ball

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…