Gear

What survives the trip

Categories first, products later. We name specific gear only after it has been through nine days on the road.

Travel crate / pen

Containment in unfamiliar rooms, in the car and at the property.

Packing for the trip — testing starts September 1

Harness / restraint

Car restraint and control on unfamiliar ground.

Packing for the trip — testing starts September 1

Bowls / water

Water on the road, at trailheads, and in the room.

Packing for the trip — testing starts September 1

Travel bed

A consistent sleeping surface across four very different rooms.

Packing for the trip — testing starts September 1

Cleanup kit

Waste, mud, and accidents, handled without a trip to the front desk.

Packing for the trip — testing starts September 1

Food storage

Nine days of food kept sealed, portioned, and out of the heat.

Packing for the trip — testing starts September 1

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