{"id":4902,"date":"2020-02-11T17:21:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T17:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/?p=4902"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:46:41","slug":"dog-gear-travel-bag-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/dog-gear-travel-bag-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Gear Travel Bag Essentials: Protecting Fido from Head to Tail on Your Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to traveling, I often go out of my way to find\nplaces that welcome my dog, Nemo. That can mean carrying around a hefty dog\ngear travel bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I\u2019ve collected a wide assortment of gear\nmeant to simplify my excursions and protect my dog from head to tail. Some of\nit works and some of it has been a waste of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the name of minimalism, I decided to take stock of my\nsupplies and whittle down the elements of my dog gear travel bag to those that\nare really useful. So, if you travel frequently with your dog, these are the\nitems you don\u2019t want to be without, particularly if your pursuits tend toward\noutdoor adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehydration with PupFlask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Pup<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When we head out for a pet-friendly hike<\/a> or a long day outdoors, the first item into Nemo\u2019s dog gear travel bag is his PupFlask. While collapsible bowls are fine for the car, this handy bottle is great for the trail or on location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I like most about PupFlask is its design. Someone\nreally thought about this one, making it lightweight and easy to carry with a\ntop that doesn\u2019t leak. I\u2019ve had Nemo\u2019s PupFlask in my car for weeks on end\nbefore and have never seen even a drop of water from the lid. I also like that\nit\u2019s made from food grade stainless steel and silicone rubber\u2014no harmful BPAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PupFlask is simple to use. Just peel up the silicone leaf,\nturn the bottle on its side and push the button on the lid at the top. Water is\ndispensed as your dog drinks, meaning you won\u2019t waste water like you do when\nusing a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your dog has finished drinking, just push the little button on the side of the rim and PupFlask will stop dispensing water. The little bit that\u2019s left in the silicone bowl can be easily dumped on nearby plants, to rehydrate foliage as well as your pup. If you feel so inclined, a push of another button allows the water to drain back in the flask<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PupFlask is on the high side for price where water bottles are concerned, starting at around $25.00<\/a>, but when you consider the quality construction and the convenience, it\u2019s a price I\u2019m willing to pay. It\u2019s also cheaper than buying disposable water bottles and also more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I bought Nemo\u2019s PupFlask for his dog gear travel bag,\nthe largest size available was a 27 oz bottle, which doesn\u2019t hold much for a\nlarge dog like a Golden Retriever. I was glad to see that the company has since\nadded a 40 oz bottle to their lineup. For longer hikes or days on the run, this\nbigger size is a must, and something I\u2019ll be adding to his dog gear travel bag\nas soon as I am able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of PupFlask<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic courtesy of PupFlask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PupFlask has made it on every hike we’ve taken. The handy loop handle makes it easy to clip to a backpack or belt loop for simply hydration on the trail, an essential in hot conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Muddy Paws for Your Dog Gear Travel Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Running through water and mud just happens to be one of\nNemo\u2019s favorite things and keeping his feet clean can be a challenge. If you\nhave a Golden or any other web-footed breed, you know how easily dirt becomes\nembedded in their paws and how hard it is to get out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the Paw Plunger<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several varieties of these on the market. To save\nsome money, I first purchased the Paw Legend Portable Paw Washer. It operates\non a similar premise as the Paw Plunger, and while it\u2019s effective at cleaning\ndirty paws, it isn\u2019t as simple to use. I find that I must twist the container\nto remove debris from the fur between his pads, and I\u2019m always worried about\ncatching his dew claw on the silicone fingers inside the cylinder when I do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paw Plunger, on the other hand, is engineered to be more\ndog friendly and quite frankly, far simpler to use. Simply fill the container\nwith water, secure the lid and then dip your dog\u2019s paws into the basin a few\ntimes. There are some soft bristles in the well that help to dislodge debris\nand mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve, removed the dirt, dry your dog\u2019s paws with a\ntowel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before getting the Paw Plunger, I would have to drag in a\nbucket of water for really dirty feet. Nemo didn\u2019t care for having his feet\ndipped into a deep bucket of water, so more than once, dirty water was splashed\nfrom the bucket onto the floor as he tried to pull his leg from my grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paw Plunger simplifies the cleaning process and returns\nsome pretty clean paws. I find I use this in my house as well as my car to keep\nthings clean and tidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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