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Is BioThane® Actually Waterproof? What the Word Really Means for Dog Gear
Quick Answer: Yes. BioThane® is fully waterproof, not water-resistant. A waterproof dog leash made from BioThane® doesn't absorb water, so it won't soak through, swell, rot, or hold odour the way treated nylon or leather can. What "Waterproof"...
Late Summer Trail Conditions: Gear That Handles Heat, Water, and Dust
Late Summer Trail Conditions: Gear That Handles Heat, Water, and Dust Late summer trail conditions punish gear in three ways at once: heat that softens or degrades weak materials, water crossings that soak leashes that were never meant to get wet, and dust that...
How to Transition Your Dog to a Hands-Free Leash: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Transition Your Dog to a Hands-Free Leash: A Step-by-Step Guide Quick Answer: Most dogs adjust to a handsfree dog leash within a week of short, controlled sessions that build up slack tolerance before the leash ever goes around your waist. The key is...
The Best Handsfree Dog Leashes for Active Dogs (And When to Use Each One)
A handsfree dog leash frees up your hands for running, hiking, or managing more than one dog, and the right setup comes down to how you like to work. If you want one leash that adapts to almost anything, an adjustable waist-worn design like Hydra converts to whatever...
Durable Dog Gear: What Hardware Actually Lasts on the Trail
A durable dog gear lives or dies at the hardware, and most comparisons stop at the clasp. That is the wrong place to stop, and the wrong question entirely. The question isn't which clasp style you prefer. It's what metal your hardware is made of. The short answer: 316...
Trail Dog Gear: The Summer Checklist for Active Dogs (2026)
The most important thing your gear needs to do this summer is hold up. Water, heat, mud, repeated use, gear that quits halfway through a hike or needs a full clean-and-dry cycle every time you get home isn't gear that's actually working for you. This checklist...