Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Harness
Our pickCooling and restraint in one. An evaporative-cooling layer built into a harness with a leash attachment, so a single piece handles both jobs. The pick if you want one item for cooling and walking.
Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Zip
Best for specific needsA standalone cooling vest. Zips over the back for evaporative cooling without acting as a harness. The pick to add cooling on top of a separate harness or collar you already use and like.
How we'd choose
Do you want your cooling layer to also be your harness? If yes, the Swamp Cooler Harness replaces a separate harness. If you already have a harness you prefer (or need a specific fit), the Zip adds cooling on top without changing your restraint setup. Both use evaporative cooling and need re-wetting to keep working — neither replaces avoiding hikes in dangerous heat.
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- Manufacturer Swamp Cooler Harness
- Manufacturer Swamp Cooler Zip