This summer we went outdoor camping a lot. We bring our dog along because he loves open spaces and running around the forest service land that we camp on. I found the perfect canteen for drinking water when he get thirsty. This is also very lightweight, so it will be easy to take with us on hikes. When we take him outdoor camping hiking with us, we often invite others to join us with their pets.  Most are not crazy about the great outdoors like we are and concerns about there pets being  lost keep most from doing so. They will board there pets and join us. It provides a good escape for them too not having to worry about them. They seem to enjoy them selfs as well as we do without there pets. 

Having a dog around our campsite gives us some peace of mind. He is very protective and alerts us when someone or something is out of the ordinary. We especially appreciate his presence since there are bears, wolves, mountain lions and coyotes in the mountains where we go outdoor camping, so having an early warning system is good for us when we're on the trail.  So our summer of outdoor camping hiking has given him some great exercise, as well as our family, always a good thing.