5 Must-Have Camping Gear For Dogs

Camping gear for dogs can help ensure their wellbeing during an enjoyable camping experience, helping prevent injuries or accidents and create lasting memories with you both.

A no-pull harness will prevent your pup from getting tangled up and give you easy control.

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No-Pull Pet Harness

Pulling on the leash can be extremely distressful for both humans and dogs alike, which is why no-pull harnesses offer relief and allow you to train your pup for camping and hiking trips.

No-pull harnesses should be easy to put on and secure without needing tools; also make sure it fits appropriately for your dog's size.

With an adjustable neck opening that goes over the head and plastic clasps on both sides for connecting a belly strap, this harness offers plenty of adjustment points for a custom fit and is soft and breathable to prevent any rub or chafing to your dog.

No-Spill Slobber Stopper

One of the most beneficial camping accessories for dogs is a water bowl. Not only are these lightweight and compact bowls, they take up minimal space in your bag. Furthermore, their wide rim reduces messes.

An essential piece of camping gear for dogs is a leash. This Ruffwear Flagline Harness comes equipped with features you'll appreciate, such as its swivel carabiner and reflective trim - both essential parts of camping with your canine pal!

Important camping gear for dogs includes tick and flea protection in the form of collars or sprays/pills to guard against ticks/fleas.

Pet Travel Bag

Travel stress-free with this pet-friendly traveling bag. Offering ample storage space and featuring a food container with zipper closure as well as two collapsible dog bowls with collapseable features - plus even an ID tag!

Keep key first aid items safe in this padded and water-resistant backpack. This includes items like poop bags, dog-safe soap, towels and muzzles if an emergency arises.

Bringing along a light-up harness may make your pup easier to spot if they ever become lost, making for easier detection in low light conditions.

Elevated Dog Bed

Camping with dogs requires providing them with comfortable bedding to prevent discomfort on rough ground and keep them cozy while protecting from ticks and mosquitoes. A quality bed should provide some much-needed protection.

This foldable steel frame cot features a breathable mesh surface for air to circulate, keeping dogs cool on hot summer days.

This cushioned mat is ideal for indoor/outdoor use and easy to keep clean, offering light-to-moderate chewers a safe environment and coming with a 120-day chew proof guarantee. Plus, its compact dimensions make it a convenient travel companion, conveniently rolling up and snapping shut when not in use!

Water Bowl

No one likes lugging around cumbersome bowls while camping - and neither does your pup! Ruffwear's collapsible bowl is lightweight, compact and easy to use - as a water bottle too if your dog doesn't finish her water quickly re-sucking can reclaim it without waste!

Tick and flea prevention should also be carried in case your pup starts scratching; additionally, having a GPS tracking collar with you could prove invaluable should they run off and get lost.

Dog Collar

Your regular collar and leash may not suffice when camping with your pup; to be safe, bring along something like the Ruffwear Front Range Day Pack for hiking and walking purposes - its comfortable harness, belly strap, load distribution panels, and load security mechanisms will ensure optimal comfort on longer hikes.

Some campgrounds and parks impose strict rules regarding off-leash dogs, making a tie out cable indispensable to secure them when they're not with you. This one features reflective lights to make them visible at nighttime as well as multiple leash attachment points so your pet stays visible to passersby.