Travel Destinations

Struggling with a leash that turns every walk into a tug-of-war? Here’s how to choose dog leads for dogs that pull, plus the top styles worth trying this year.

Choosing the right Dog Boots can save your pup from hot pavement, icy sidewalks, and rough trails. Here’s what to look for and which stand out this year.

Small paws deserve real protection. Here’s a practical, paws-on look at nine dog booties for small dogs that actually fit, grip, and stay on.

Every dog owner with pavement-loving pups has watched a brand-new bootie sail across the yard mid-walk. Keeping dog booties that stay on takes more than a tight strap; it takes the right materials, the right fit, and a sole built for the surfaces your dog actually walks on. Whether you live in snowy Minnesota, sun-baked … Read more

Asphalt climbs past 125°F on a July afternoon, well past the threshold where paw pads start to blister. Dogs that walk city blocks, hike desert trails, or hang out at the dog park in summer need a barrier between sensitive paws and scorching ground, and a good set of boots makes every sidewalk pass safer. … Read more

Hot paws need real protection. Learn which dog boots for summer actually hold up against scorching pavement, sandy trails, and backyard play without rubbing your pup raw.

Sized for trail days and weekend escapes alike, these eight daily hiking backpacks balance comfort, storage, and durability for every kind of trekker this year.

Choosing the right day backpack for hiking shapes everything from how your shoulders feel at mile three to whether your rain shell is still dry at the summit. Trail users juggling water, snacks, a layer, and a few extras need a pack that carries comfortably, organizes smartly, and shrugs off the weather. The seven picks … Read more

Tired of guessing your trail direction? Here’s what seven rugged compasses for hiking actually deliver when the map gets tricky and the fog rolls in.

Trail-ready and irresistibly charming, these six picks show how cute hiking gear for women blends playful style with serious performance on every 2026 adventure.