Trail Hound: The Best Gear For A Walk In The Woods With Your Four-Legged Buddy
Image: Zach Mahone
RUFFWEAR PALISADES PACK
With hydration bladders, Koko carries her own weight in food and water; $155
182 Gore Creek Drive | Vail Village | 970-476-0255
GARMIN ASTRO
GPS-enabled collar with five-mile range keeps Koko from wandering off the map; $649.99 garmin.com
DOGGLES
Deflects all the ultraviolet the sun can throw at her—and sticks, too; $27
The Pet Boutique of Vail
NITE DAWG
LED collar makes Koko glow in the dark and visible from a thousand feet; $16
34500 U.S. Highway 6 | Edwards | 970-926-8768
THE ORIGINAL POOP BAG DISPENSER
When nature calls, Koko leaves no trace; $3
41199 U.S. Highway 6 | Eagle-Vail | 970-470-4072
CANINE FRIENDLY
First-aid essentials in case she takes a digger on the trail; $12
429 Edwards Access Road | Edwards | 970-926-5786
KURGO STEP N STROBE
Light-up boots protect Koko’s pads from hot pavement and look cool at night; $70
The Pet Spot
BEASTIE BAR
Protein-based energy bars feed her need for speed (and kibble); $1.79
The Pet Spot
RUFFWEAR SWAMP COOLER
When wet, this radiator-like second skin wicks hot from the dog; $50
The Pet Spot
