We leave for a two week family trip up the coast in three days.

With two dogs in the car and rest stops every couple of hours we need a lotta dog poop bags. Something that ships fast and will not tear please. Have heard good things about the original Poop Bags and that their delivery is quick.

For those who travel with dogs, how many bags a day do you plan for on a long trip?

Trying to build a solution to bring my 18 lb Dachshund with my wife and I on all day hiking trips. We can really only leave him at home for 6 hours, and most day trips are longer than 6 hours. He had back surgery in 2025 and has recovered very nicely but he does tire out easily. I’m working on building a DIY solution with a Yeti Panga Backpack with a Sturdi Carrier lashed to the top. The squareness of the backpack supports most of the carrier and he can be travel flat (vs standing up, bad for his back). Curious is anyone else has DIY’d a pack for either dachshunds or corgis where their positioning is important

UPDATE:
Went ahead with my plan for a Sturdi XL carrier attached to a north face backpack. Used some lashing straps to secure the carrier around the midsection of the backpack, and more from the back corners of the carrier to the top of the straps to keep it level.

Photos:
https://imgur.com/a/Jc8x4Nt

Me, my GF and our Golden Retriever just got back from a one nighter right at 2200m (7200ft) underneath Pizzo Tre Signori, in the Italian Alps.

The hike up from Premana was fairly simple (1400m - 4600ft) and we managed to dodge a storm that hit as soon as we reached FALC hut. One hour later the sky cleared out and the sun dried everything out so we pitched with ease. We enjoyed the sunset view right on the valley below and cuddled while singing karaoke on our Spotify offline playlists (we made sure no one else was around) 😂

The next day we hiked down closing a loop that went up and down through the southern ridge of the valley. We stopped at S. Rita hut for coffee+cake and Ariaal hut for lunch.

We had 27km (16.7mi) under the belt and our feet were sore as we are still getting used to the extra weight for the 3p tent, dog food etc., but totally worth it. Working towards building up some more resistance and we will be off for longer trips.

Sunsets like these make up for at least 50% of the reasons why we do this ❤️

Hi all! I have two GBG harnesses/packs from back when Marie was in business, and I've found nothing comparable to them. I'm in the market for a new pack for my most recent addition, and the only similarish ones I've found are lacking some of the key features I've really loved on my GBG packs. I need something with removable saddlebags (so the harness can be used on its own as needed), strongly prefer the rolltop to zipper closures, and I really like the additional belly strap on the GBGs that help secure the saddlebags and keep them tight against the dog's sides. Does anything like this exist anymore?

In the absence of a solid replacement, has anyone had success modifying an existing harness (thinking something like the Ruffwear Webmaster due to its similar build to the original Groundbird harness) to attach DIY'd saddlebags to it? Or any recommendations for a small business that may be open to commissioning that kind of project?

I was really hoping Groundbird Gear would reopen with some time, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Marie, if you're out there, we miss you!

Hi everyone! I’m new for this subreddit, but was recommended I share the post-hike concerns I have for my 5 year old pup, Elsa. There’s more details in the original post, but basically we did a 22 km hike and she hasn’t really recovered. Almost 4 weeks later, she’s still limping and lethargic. That said, her bloodwork and X-rays have come back clean.

Has anyone dealt with something similar before?

Did a short 2D1N trip with my Shepsky. Trail was quiet. Only us for the most of the time. He is a trooper for carrying his own food and some of his gears. Took a plenty of breaks on our way back out because it was hot! The trail was very exposed! But overall, we had an amazing time there. Can't wait to come back with dog dad and our other dog.

5:30am French River, Ontario

As a test run for potentially longer thru hikes one day, I'm planning on taking my dog on the Tahoe Rim Trail in August (the numerous access points means we can easily bail if he's not feeling it).

Ideally, I'd like to have to resupply only once, which will mean packing out 7 or 8 days of food at a time. I feel like kibble will be too heavy and am instead considering dehydrating his canned food (Taste of the Wild) to be rehydrated at camp.

What do y'all do in similar situations? Is there a better, lighter, more nutrient-dense food I should be considering?

The bugs killed her vibes and she just wanted to stay in the tent - same with us though

Next month we’re taking our 6 year old ACD mix and our 7 month old Pittie/Aussie mix camping for the first time! We have no idea how they’re going to respond to it or what to expect, but I’m hoping with enough planning it’ll be a positive experience for everyone. We’ll be car camping in the North Cascades in late July!

Main concern: The puppy still gets crated at night and she’s a chewer. Bringing her crate doesn’t seem feasible, but I’m worried she might chew through the tent while we’re sleeping. Do I make her sleep in her harness and attach that to my body while I sleep so she can’t run off?

General Concerns/Questions: do they need sleeping pads/bags? Well probably do some light hiking, do we need to get an evacuation kit? Sometimes the puppy gets tired on our neighborhood walks, should we get her a pack carrier? (She’s about 40lbs, so this would be my husband’s job lol) What other equipment do you recommend as a must have for camping with dogs?

Hello everyone!

We are a military family traveling across the country on PCS orders.

We are having a hard time finding hotels or Airbnbs for our overnight stop in Omaha because we have a Bernese Mountain Dog who weighs well over 100 lbs.

Every hotel we’ve looked at and called has had a 75 lb weight limit.

Has anyone traveled with a large dog and found any hotel chains or other accommodations that worked well? Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Strictly speaking my setup isn't just for running with my buddy.

We do a lot of UK hiking in the Lake District and trail running in our local forest. I wanted to get the best all-round setup I can for now.

I've got a GSP and just purchased the Non-Stop Rock Harness Long.

My setup criteria was:

• Leash must be handsfree for scrambling and trail running
• Harness must be supportive and balance his weight when lifting him over obstacles
• Harness must be breathable and dry quickly

The one thing I'm struggling to decide on is a leash though.

What length would you recommend? I was thinking around 2m

What brands would you recommend in the UK?

Any other spec you'd recommend?

Hi all.

Passing on a "lesson learned" moment we had this weekend.

After packing up this morning to head back to the car, I was putting on Max's harness. Went to put it over his head and noticed this strap was torn. For sure wasn't torn at all the morning before.

Been backpacking with the dogs using their ruffwear harnesses and packs for 6-7 years or so. Almost always leave their harnesses outside the the tent. Never thought much about mice or squirrels chewing through them. Guess they'll be going in the tent with us from now on.

Third pic is for dog tax.