Essential Dog Camping Gear For Your Next Trip

No matter your camping style, every pet owner must equip their pet with some essential dog gear items - from poop bag dispensers and elevated beds, to an automated pet feeder! These essential products will help make sure that every camping trip will be a barking success!

Consider increasing the size of your tent to accommodate for your pet and avoid ultralight tents as their mesh may become damaged from clawing claws.

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Sleeping Bag

Sleeping bags allow dogs to feel secure in an environment they understand. Sleeping outdoors may be unfamiliar and cold for their paw pads; sleeping bags help make their environment familiar.

This blanket is specially sized to meet the needs of medium-sized dogs and features lightweight synthetic fill to keep your canine warm during chilly nights. Plus, there's even an opening designed to hold Ruffwear Highlands pads as an additional layer of insulation! Pet parents appreciate how lightweight and easy to transport it is!

Collar

If you plan to go hiking while camping, equipping your pet with a brightly-colored collar will help them be visible to other campers and keep an eye on them when exploring in the dark. This way, both parties involved can stay safe.

Glow-in-the-dark dog collars come in an assortment of colors and feature rechargeable LED lights, with various sizes to accommodate all sizes of dogs. A must when camping with dogs - picking up after them responsibly is always part of the deal! - is having an ample supply of poop bags as many campgrounds impose strict regulations regarding pet waste removal.

Leash

Many campgrounds have strict rules regarding off-leash dogs, so you will want to bring along a sturdy leash such as this 16ft stake and cable leash in order to keep them close without breaking camp rules. This 16ft stake and cable leash allows you to do just that!

Light-up safety collars are essential accessories for nighttime excursions with your pup, providing easy visibility in low light or uncertain conditions. Attach it directly to their collar, clip it on, and shine a bright light onto them to help find them easily!

An emergency pet first aid kit should also be considered essential. Such kits can help treat minor injuries until you can see your veterinarian.

Toys

Camping with your pup? Keep them entertained by giving them toys like the Kong Classic and Sodapup Toys; both offer excellent stimulation.

Dogs are generally independent creatures who enjoy sleeping on cool earth or grass when camping. A sleeping pad may make their experience more comfortable.

Water safety should always be at the top of one's mind when taking their dogs camping, and this Ruffwear Float Coat makes it simple. Available in various sizes to fit different breeds.

Water Bowl

Collapsible water bowls make it simple and convenient to ensure your pup always has access to fresh water at mealtimes or while hiking. The Ruffwear Quencher dog bowl is durable yet compact enough for you to store in your backpack when traveling with them.

An essential piece of camping gear for dogs is a first-aid kit, whether you are camping at a drive-in campsite or glamping in style. A good first-aid kit should contain items such as towels, tweezers, antiseptic ointment, tick remover and Benadryl should an injury or allergic reaction occur during their camping experience.

Tent

Tent camping can be an ideal experience for dog owners if the appropriate gear is in place. Make sure your tent allows your pup easy access in and out, while still offering safety against falling debris.

Consider opting for thicker, more durable tent materials when purchasing an ultralight tent as they tend to be vulnerable to being torn by dogs' claws.

Bring along a ground pad or crate to keep your pup contained if you need to leave them alone for any period of time. These soft crates are easy to transport and leave outside your tent.

Playpen

Playpens can help keep your dog from running away or chasing other animals, while meeting requirements at campgrounds that require dogs to be restrained. In some instances, playpens may even be suitable for indoor use.

These metal camping dog pens come in various heights and with various panels. They boast a rust-preventive coating for quick set-up without needing tools; additionally they include ground anchors, corner stabilizers and locking thumb snaps for additional security.

Bed

Camping with small or large dogs? A bed can make the journey far more comfortable for everyone involved. These cot-like beds fold up easily for convenient transport in a stuff sack.

These pads are padded to cushion pressure points and keep dogs comfortable, and also breathable to regulate body temperature. Plus, they're machine-washable for quick cleanup post-campout! Plus they come in various colors and patterns!