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Kurgo
$54.99Kurgo Rover Bench Seat Cover — research review
The Kurgo Rover Bench Seat Cover is a flat bench-style protector offered in two widths (Standard 55 in and Extended 63 in). Constructed from 600 denier polyester with a canvas-like texture, the cover is described by the manufacturer as waterproof and stain resistant and intended to protect rear bench seats from dog hair, muddy paws, and slobber. Care is by spot clean or hand wash, and Kurgo backs the product with a lifetime warranty for manufacturer defects. The design is a bench (flat) cover rather than a hammock, and therefore provides less side and floor protection than a hammock-style cover.
Nite Ize
$21.99Nite Ize NiteHowl — Rechargeable LED Collar Light (research review)
The Nite Ize NiteHowl is a rechargeable LED safety necklace designed to provide 360-degree collar illumination for small dogs. It uses a universal, cut-to-fit polymer tube, offers multiple color and mode options through a Disc-O Select color-changing feature plus selectable colors in glow or flash, runs about 5.5 hours per full charge, and recharges via micro USB. It is a standalone visibility light with no subscription and does not provide GPS tracking.
Ruffwear
$129.99Ruffwear BackTrak Evacuation Kit — Research Review
The Ruffwear BackTrak Evacuation Kit is an emergency kit composed of a lightweight first-aid dog muzzle and a human vest with an integrated carrying sling. It’s intended to carry out an injured or sick dog that cannot return under its own power and to provide a short-term muzzle for first-aid restraint. The kit is available in three dog-girth sizes and includes a human vest sized by chest and waist straps.
Krebs Recycle
$18.50Krebs Recycle Climbing-Rope Dog Leash Review — Editor's Pick
The Krebs Recycle climbing-rope leash has become our editor's favorite everyday leash after years of hands-on use. It is built in Seattle from upcycled nylon climbing rope — genuinely tough, comfortable in hand, and dead simple. In long-term testing the climbing rope itself held up indefinitely; the only wear point is the metal clasp, which eventually fatigued and prompted a replacement after roughly five to ten years of daily use.
Dexas
$8.99Dexas Popware Collapsible Dog Bowl — Research Review
The Dexas Popware collapsible bowl is a packable silicone travel bowl for food or water on walks and hikes. Dexas describes a bowl that pops open for use and folds flat for storage, a quick-release clip that attaches to a leash, belt loop, or pack, and a dishwasher-safe, BPA-free build, across several sizes from a small ~8 oz cup to a large ~5-cup bowl.
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Krebs Recycle
$18.50Krebs Recycle Climbing-Rope Dog Leash Review — Editor's Pick
The Krebs Recycle climbing-rope leash has become our editor's favorite everyday leash after years of hands-on use. It is built in Seattle from upcycled nylon climbing rope — genuinely tough, comfortable in hand, and dead simple. In long-term testing the climbing rope itself held up indefinitely; the only wear point is the metal clasp, which eventually fatigued and prompted a replacement after roughly five to ten years of daily use.
Dexas
$8.99Dexas Popware Collapsible Dog Bowl — Research Review
The Dexas Popware collapsible bowl is a packable silicone travel bowl for food or water on walks and hikes. Dexas describes a bowl that pops open for use and folds flat for storage, a quick-release clip that attaches to a leash, belt loop, or pack, and a dishwasher-safe, BPA-free build, across several sizes from a small ~8 oz cup to a large ~5-cup bowl.
EzyDog
$42EzyDog Quick Fit Harness — Research Review
The EzyDog Quick Fit is a sport and hiking harness built around a padded chest plate and a one-click, "click and go" design. EzyDog describes it as waterproof, padded for trail comfort, and adjustable around the belly and chest, with reflective stitching for visibility and girth-based sizing from X-Small through X-Large.
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Nite Ize
$21.99Nite Ize NiteHowl — Rechargeable LED Collar Light (research review)
The Nite Ize NiteHowl is a rechargeable LED safety necklace designed to provide 360-degree collar illumination for small dogs. It uses a universal, cut-to-fit polymer tube, offers multiple color and mode options through a Disc-O Select color-changing feature plus selectable colors in glow or flash, runs about 5.5 hours per full charge, and recharges via micro USB. It is a standalone visibility light with no subscription and does not provide GPS tracking.
Ruffwear
$129.99Ruffwear BackTrak Evacuation Kit — Research Review
The Ruffwear BackTrak Evacuation Kit is an emergency kit composed of a lightweight first-aid dog muzzle and a human vest with an integrated carrying sling. It’s intended to carry out an injured or sick dog that cannot return under its own power and to provide a short-term muzzle for first-aid restraint. The kit is available in three dog-girth sizes and includes a human vest sized by chest and waist straps.
Tractive
$69Tractive DOG XL — Research Review
The Tractive DOG XL is the large-dog version of Tractive's cellular GPS tracker, recommended by Tractive for dogs of about 55 lb and up. Tractive describes a waterproof, submersible build, live location updates every two to three seconds, escape alerts, activity and sleep tracking, and a battery that can last up to about 30 days with power-saving zones. A subscription is required for cellular tracking.
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Muttluks
$76Muttluks All-Weather Dog Boots — Research Review
The Muttluks Original All-Weather dog boot is a soft, waterproof boot with a durable rubber sole intended to protect paws from hot pavement, cold, snow, salt, and rough ground across seasons. It is sold in eight sizes, fit by the entire paw width including toenails, with a snug fit recommended by the manufacturer.
Ruffwear
$89.99Ruffwear Cloud Chaser Jacket — Research Review
The Ruffwear Cloud Chaser is an insulated cold-weather dog jacket built for winter. Ruffwear describes a water- and windproof softshell upper panel paired with a fleece-lined lower panel for warmth and moisture management, four-way stretch insulation (with recycled polyester content), StormSleeve panels, a full-length zip, and front and back leash portals. Ruffwear rates it 3/5 for both warmth and waterproofness, positioning it for wet and cold conditions.
Ultra Paws
Ultra Paws Rugged Dog Boots — Research Review
The Ultra Paws Rugged is a trail-oriented dog boot built around a flexible recycled-tire sole that Ultra Paws describes as roughly 50% thicker than its Durable model, with foam padding, a reinforced toe, and dual straps. It is sold as a set of four in Small through X-Large and positioned for wet, dry, hot, and cold conditions.
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