Category Archives: Gear Review
The Inspiration Behind the K-9 Float Coat™
Like most great products, many Ruffwear products are born while trying to provide a solution to a need or problem. The K-9 Float Coat™ is no exception. After a near miss while running the Kern River with his dog Otis, Ruffwear’s founder, Patrick Kruse, saw an opportunity to design a life jacket for dogs that […]
Recyclable Dog Toy – Re-Introducing The Lunker by Ruffwear
Occasionally your dog stumbles on a toy that is clearly their favorite. A toy they seem to always have hanging out of their mouth, sitting by their side or guarded safely under a paw while sleeping! The Lunker™ has been that favorite toy for many dogs since its first release in 2008. Soft, durable and […]
New Products Explored – The Slackline™ Leash
Some of our favorite days go something like this: trail run in the morning (with our canine friend, of course), lunch in town at one of our favorite dog-friendly bistros, head out for an evening hike to the best local sunset viewpoint, lastly, cap it off with some après story telling around the fire. When your […]
New Product Sneak Peek!
Although it is still very much winter, our eyes are set on the release of our 2013 Spring/Summer new products. In between knee-deep powder play sessions with their canine sidekicks, our product development team has been designing and producing seven new products for our four-legged companions. This season’s lineup focuses on proprietary technology and streamlined […]
Gear Tips and Tricks: The Polar Trex™ Dog Boot
This week’s gear highlight is the Polar Trex Boots. The Polar Trex are our fully featured winter dog boots designed specifically for cold weather adventures like skiing, snowshoeing and other winter activities. We worked directly with our sole manufacturing partner Vibram® to develop an ice-specific sole for superb winter traction. These boots rise higher on […]
Bike Touring With A Dog – A Ruffwear Review by Avenue
Occasionally we get letters from individuals who are setting out on some pretty incredible adventures. Last summer we received a note from Patrick Hendry explaining his plans for Melissa and himself to jump on their bikes accompanied by their Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix Avenue and travel around the world. They have “set out to the open […]
