Appalachian Trail Gear Review Part 9 - Dog Gear

This series of videos is a reflection of what I have learned about lightweight backpacking gear as a result of my Appalachian Trail thruhike. I filmed this to share my knowledge with the world, especially as so many people commented on my original upload, which can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLW0xm...

I hope this becomes a useful resource for future thru-hikers.

If you want to learn more about my hike, you can check out my trail blog here:
harveyat.blogspot.com

This series contains 10 segments:
1. Backpacks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY4f5NzC2fo
2. Tents - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH4cIOqHsBA
3. Sleep Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051lgHtZX-U
4. Boots - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uusKFXAmXqM
5. Clothing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqU25zQyz68
6. Kitchen & Water - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAFpWPioaxQ
7. Other Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DiNxvCxqZ4
8. Stuff you don't need - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ir1nYquBYk
9. Dog Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1nRAtfL7Q
10. Last minute tips - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLdZ_CSa93A

If you enjoy these videos, please subscribe! You can also check out the slideshow of my pictures from the trail here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6uBT...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsdH7...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrdYfG...

Please remember that everything contained in these videos is my opinion based on my experience on the Appalachian Trail. Feel free to disagree and propose other gear that has worked better for you, but please do not include personal attacks in your comments.

Happy Trails!

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[boilerbugle]

@oodamnagain I imagine you'd probably dig a cathole like humans do

[AndersonPeterB]

Awesome dog

[oodamnagain]

what did u do with your dogs poop? Did he have to carry it out?

[mtvernonmills]

Thanks for these videos. I have especially enjoyed the what worked well/ what didn't point of view. The video that is missing is FOOD. You mentioned that you or your mom had a food dehydrator. What did you eat? How did you get re-supplied? The logistics of food seem to be far more pressing than the merits of a down bag vs polyfil. Again, thanks for these! Superb job. ~ Joe

[MsPennyPincher]

I didn't see any first aid for Harley. What did you carry for him?

[LindseyPoo555]

What about doggy rain gear?

[rudyfortner2007]

There are 3 sections where dogs are not allowed, Smokies, NY zoo, Baxter State Park. In his blog, he said the dog did not join him until after the Smokies. Then the dog got hurt and had to quit three quarters of the way through before arriving at the other 2 dog prohibited areas.

[tstockt]

could he have stayed with you the whole way? some people have said they dont allow dogs for long stretches.