Dog Walking Gear

Most days Ziggy (my Jack Russell Terrorist, I mean Terrier) and I take a morning walk around our small town, occasionally through the local park, but usually on the sidewalks. Since the walks are basically under an hour I don’t need a lot of gear but wanted to carry a minimal set of useful items. I purchased a Nite-Ize Pock-Its and stuffed it full of what I think would be useful in an urban setting.

I also carry a small canister of pepper spray, a whistle and a stout walking stick and the ever present cell phone. I don’t normally carry my wallet or a watch,

Loaded Pock-Its



Contents:
Mini-mag with 1 watt LED and IQ tail cap, lithium AA’s
Doug’s RS Mk5 knife
Mini-FAK in the RS Mk5 tin
Buck ‘Extractor’ multi-tool (knife, pliers, screwdrivers, and file)
Pencil and paper
BIC lighter
ResQMe
2x2 gauze pads in a plastic bag
Pair of exam gloves

FAK

Contents:
Assorted adhesive bandage strips
Packet of burn gel
Closure strips
Large non-stick pads
Antiseptic wipes
Benadryl
Advil
Aspirin
Non-aspirin (Ibuprofen)
Insect sting wipe
Alcohol wipes
Paper-based adhesive tape (not shown) wrapped around a piece of drinking straw

Doesn’t weigh much and the Pock-its has a very sturdy belt attachment. Since I’m never more than a few minutes walk from home there’s no need to carry water or food. If we go out to a state park to walk I take a large pack with water for both of us, food and some emergency shelter items.


The dog pack Ziggy carries has two cups of dog food in ziplock bags (mostly to add weight so that he’s actually ‘working’), bags to clean up after him and a spare leash. In the winter he has an overcoat and booties.

Anything else y’all might recommend for a stroll with your mutt?

PS. With a JRT there’s no such thing as strolling, every moment is heart attack waiting to happen… SQUIRREL!!!!

I have two GSD's and a Siberian Husky that would love to take you for a walk.

Been there, I once had a 90lb lab/GSD mix who played fetch with an 8 foot 2x4. He once ate a can of cat food while it was still in the can. (punched holes in it and squeezed the can flat).

But JRT's fear nothing and would charge a rhino if it came near. This guy is on a 3ft leash of 300lb test paracord literally tied to my wrist. When he stops so do I. Are the dogs going to Toronto with you? Might help you stay warm at night!

Thought for dogwalk EDC: it might be nice to be able to produce ID if required.

Yes, I've thought about putting an old driver's license in the kit, but as I said, it's a small town and I know most of the police officers, the chief of police and the mayor (he since the first grade). But thanks for the reminder, I'll do that.

That whole deal is on hold. Welcome to the world of Independent Consulting.....

i call them Dog Hikes.as we live in Minneapolis and have large active dogs they need to be given a good work out every day,every day--summer--winter-rain-snow..it's great for us also.gear is
simple..cell phone,water bottle in summer,hot drink for us in winter,a Bic,whatever knife come to hand.the "hikes" are in the Mississippi river backwater parks or right on the river.



at one time i was trying to use the dog walks to test gear.like the winter stove try out,but i found you have to keep moving as the dogs don't want to sit around while you fool with camp gear.
for evening walks around the block i just take the cell phone,a few years ago not even that.

Excellent kit. A couple of recommendations:

1. Upgrade the Mini-Mag light to one of newer high power LEDs. I've had unleashed dogs race out to greet me and my GSD at night and the bright light causes them to slow down long enough for me to determine their intentions.

2. Get a traffic cone for your light to aid in visibility. Even if you stay on the sidewalks, drivers turning on to side roads and driveways are a potential hazard.

3. Along the same lines, I see no Hi-Viz materials. If you are walking at night, I would recommend a reflective vest or belt. My dog also wears a reflective collar.

4. Depending on the length of the walk, a bottle of water and a collapsible nylon bowl. Even if you don't carry the water, the bowl can be used with hose bibs you may find along the way.

5. No towel? Even a small one can serve many purposes in case of an injury or an encounter with the unexpected.

I am sorry, but this early in the morning I saw traffic cone and thought "Why in the heck would he want to carry a huge roadside cone". Then it dawned on me, You meant a light wand type cone. Good for a morning laugh.