Gear reviews, the honest kind

Everything here was bought for our own two dogs and used the way real gear gets used: beach days, road trips, rainy weeks, and one very determined chewer. We tell you what held up, what annoyed us, and who should skip it.

Toys & Enrichment

KONG Classic

The one toy that outlasted everything else in the bin. Does it live up to the hype?

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Car & Travel Safety

Kurgo Tru-Fit car harness

The crash-tested harness that keeps a big dog planted in the back seat.

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Health & First Aid

Dog first aid kit

The zip case that lives in our car and has earned its spot more than once.

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Walks & Gear

Ruffwear Front Range harness

The premium harness question: what do you actually get for the extra money?

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For the Humans

Carry-on travel essentials

The humans' packing list, reviewed by the dogs with mild but genuine tolerance.

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