The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Dogs (and Their Humans) | 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

If your dog is a treat gobbler, slow their roll with this spherical treat puzzle from Woof. Refillable with premade (sold separately) or DIY treats, the Pupsicle toy can keep Bingo busy for as long as a half-hour, stimulating his nose and his mind while rewarding his effort. As a treat for you, it's dishwasher safe.

It floats! It squeaks! It bounces unpredictably! What could be more exciting to your fetching friend? Give the dog in your life endless hours of entertainment with the High Roller ball from Cycle Dog.

Unleash a world of wagging tails with the Bark National Park Plush Dog Toy, a chew toy collaboration between Bark and the National Park Service. The plush stuffies are made with 100% recycled materials and offer long-lasting entertainment for medium to large furry friends (20 pounds or larger). They're the primo gift for squeaking, chewing and endless games of tug-of-war.

Who doesn't want safer and more comfortable walks? A good harness like the padded Front Range from Ruffwear can reduce strain on your pup's neck and shoulders, discourage pulling and keep your best friend more secure on walks than attaching a leash to their basic collar. Tuck their tags into the ID pocket for quiet forest walks, and walk confidently at night thanks to the harness's reflective trim: You can even attach a light to the harness for higher visibility.

Some adventure dogs are built to roam, but keeping a furry friend on leash is safer (and, in many parks and trails, required). That's why REI Hike editor Ever Meister loves this adjustable 12-foot kernmantle rope leash from Ruffwear: "My hound mix pulls like an ox when she's tracking an animal scent, and the combination of a longer lead with a hands-free hipbelt lets her follow her nose while keeping my arm in its socket."

Even furry friends need an extra layer sometimes, and the cozy Stumptown dog jacket from Ruffwear is perfect for chilly or damp days. The relaxed-fitting vest sandwiches 120 grams of recycled polyester insulation between a rugged, 300-denier ripstop shell fabric and 30-denier polyester lining, all in a handsome, quilted package. The dog jacket’s bluesign®-approved, nonfluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) finish keeps raindrops at bay, and side-release buckles ensure an easy on/off process for getting out the door before those earlier and earlier sunsets.

"I love the smell of wet dog!" said no one ever. Help your bestie keep their beastie smelling sweet and staying dry with this cute, colorful slicker from Ruffwear. It's wind- and waterproof, fits over most harnesses with an easy-access leash portal, and offers extra coverage around the collar, hips and thighs. Puddle jumpers rejoice!

Your dog's ears are super-charged and can be super sensitive to sudden noises like fireworks or even rushing wind from an open car window. Whether they hang low or wobble to and fro, protect those precious ears with this safety headgear from Rex Specs. Developed specifically for military working dogs, the Ear Pro is a comfortable, easy to use noise canceling head wrap that can help keep your pup calm during storms, celebrations and noisy adventures.

Help protect your dog's peepers from debris, sunshine, glare and haters with Rex Specs. The strap system loops under the dog's muzzle and behind its ears for a secure, bounce-free fit. One former REI editor's pup pawed his doggie goggles at first but came to associate them with impending adventure and now grabs them himself when he's itching to get sendy—transition your dog into the goggle life slowly and patiently.

Everyone knows the dog in your life is super cute, but that's not the only reason you want them highly visible: As the days get shorter, those long walks after dark can be dangerous—especially for dogs with darker fur, who blend right in. This easy on-off, blaze-orange Ruffwear dog vest with reflective panels helps keep your dog in sight in low-light conditions, during hunting season and any other time it's advisable to be more visible.

Experienced adventurers know to expect the best but plan for the worst—that's why every furry fam needs the Me And My Dog First Aid Kit from Adventure Medical Kits. This kit has you covered with supplies for both humans and canines, including self-adhering bandages that won't stick to fur, a tick and splinter remover, hydrogen peroxide, a pet first-aid manual and more. Now let's hope you never need it. 

Keep eyes on your best friend after the sun goes down with this light-up collar. Three colorful LEDs (red, green or blue) or optional Disc-O mode illuminate a lightweight polymer tube that you snip to fit around your pooch's neck. It's great for campsite hangouts and after-dark walks or runs to keep your doggo visible to drivers. Micro USB rechargeable battery is ready to go after about 1.5 hours plugged in, and Nite Ize claims a run time of 5.5 hours.

OK, who lives to serve whom in this relationship? Cart your king or queen around in style with the Burley Tail Wagon, a two-wheeled trailer that hitches to your bike so all members of the family get to enjoy the outdoors. The cockpit has mesh windows on all sides, plus a secure fabric cover for weatherproofing or letting your pal feel the wind in her face. Note: The weight capacity is 75 pounds.

Why shouldn't your loyal companion share every adventure? This cozy canine cocoon with its lightweight synthetic insulation from Ruffwear gives furry friends a spot to stay warm and snug during chilly outdoor nights. The bag compresses into a stuff sack to eliminate unnecessary bulk, and it's easy to clean thanks to its quick-drying polyester fabric shell. A zippered opening helps your doggo get in and out easily, and pets who prefer not to be covered can use the bag as a bed. If your pooch loves sleeping in the lap of luxury, consider adding the matching outdoor dog pad (not included).

Just because your best buddy can't pedal or climb doesn't mean they should miss the view: This durable dog pack from Ruffwear lets them go where you go in safety and comfort, thanks to an integrated harness (for them) and padded shoulder straps and breathable chassis for you. A bottom stretch pocket holds your pup's favorite treats, and easy-access hipbelt pockets let you grab your phone for a quick crag-side Fido photo shoot.