Footwear

SOCKS- Wigwam Husky Socks Okay socks but…. Feel like an athletic sock but are wool. Soft, dry, warm. Didn’t lose their loft. My feet didn’t get too sweaty or get a real “feety” smell like I got with my generic wool loop knit socks. They DO lose the stretch at the top quickly leaving you…

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Favorite Packs

2-3 DAY PACK- Kelty Gale Not a bad pack. Probably not for most ultralighters. Durable, good size (3500 cu in) but a tad heavy (3.5lbs). I’ve had it hold plenty of gear for a 3 day summer trip, but I feel you would be hard pressed to go over 5 even if you are using…

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My favorite old gear

Things I like that, despite their weight and lack of a ‘name’, I enjoy using. As I pare down the ounces on my pack many of these items have been relinquised to backyard usage for my nieces and nephew but I still like them for newbies. They’ve given me a lot of use and I…

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Gear Reviews

Here are some pieces of gear that I have experience with. More will be added as I get time to write the reviews. There are also patterns for making some of your own equipment. The patterns have been used to outfit dogs, hikers, assistance/therapy dogs, SAR teams, and US Military around the world.

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Make Your Own Dog Pack!

This is not a four-month-long-AT-thru-hike dog pack. It’s a 300 cubic inch 1-2 day pack. It’s a great pack for puppies to learn in, or just to have around for short jaunts when you don’t want to haul out the expedition packs. It would also be a great pack for a service dog.

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Dog Hiking FAQs

What’s the best breed for hiking and packing? As with any activity, there is no best breed. Some breeds tend to be poorly suited for hiking and carrying a load- long backed breeds such as Bassets and Dachshunds for instance. Some have coats that pick up burrs and debris, or coats so thick they can’t…

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Gear For Your Traildog

Lucy Tested and Approved. Now entering the SECOND Generation of testing with Beau. All prices are in US dollars but are subject to change without anyone bothering to tell me Detailed Reviews for much of this gear is available at BackpackGearTest.org

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Make Your Own Ditty Bags and Stuff Sacks!

You can make your own ditty bags and stuff sacks from leftover nylon pieces from other gear for a fraction of the store prices. As a plus they are an EXACT fit for your gear. You can make them out of anything you want- nylon packcloth, poly fleece (good for sleeping bags as it will…

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Working Dog Programs

For dogs of various breeds to prove they can do the work they were bred to do. International Weight Pull Association Weight pulling competitions and titles open to any breed Siberian Husky Club of America packing and sledding titles open only to Registered Siberians

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