14/03/2024
New shipment of our Moab Lite is on its way! Be sure to upgrade your gear kit before
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K9 gear & content company helping adventure-driven people develop deeper bonds with their dogs.
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Autumn colors with little Theseus just before the first snowfall of the year. We had some great snow for the last week and then came a bunch of rain 😕 Hopefully more snow is on its way to the soon!
While the capricious weather prevented us from summiting the Eiger, it did make for a breathtakingly moody setting lower in the valley near and
captured so many amazing shots of Theseus while they waited for me to descend and join them on their hike.
Last weekend we started up the in an attempt to make a summit bid hoping for a weather window despite the dreary forecast. But the conditions remained suspect and we decided to turn back. The mountain will still be there for a future attempt.
Meanwhile, took for a Sunday stroll near the base of the Eiger in and due to serendipitous timing, we were able to link up following our descent. So even though we were not able to reach the of the notorious menace of the we still got to enjoy a wonderfully moody family day hiking together in the ceaselessly beautiful surroundings of the near home and headquarters in
Theseus was all geared up with his Moab Lite and I was clanking away down the trail with my rack.
As a lifelong adventurer with a predilection for mountains and the myriad activities they open to us, I am grateful to have spent the last 14 years traveling the world with Thunder hiking, climbing, camping, BASE jumping, paragliding, skiing, wingsuiting, kayaking, and exploring some of the richest and humbling landscapes our world has to offer.
Our passion for adventuring together with our pups remains fresh, and I believe these many shared adventures build the backbone of the inseparable bond I have with old Thunder.
In hopes of helping other dog lovers develop such bonds with their pups, I began designing and building improved adventure gear for dogs, using my extensive knowledge of and experience with rock climbing equipment, camping gear, and parachute systems. Hence, DOGPAK was born, and we are excited to see where this journey takes us next!
Now Theseus has joined our pack, and we can’t wait to tackle all the outdoor adventures we have planned for the upcoming years together.
For more info about our story, our inspiration, and the we make, check out dogpak.com 😀🐕🐾🏕
Theseus is wearing his Moab Dog Collar whilst enjoying the autumn evening sun.
Sizing: Medium: 35-51 cm (14-20"), Large: 46-66 cm (18-26") In stock shop at Dogpak.com
The inspiration: Moab, Utah—it is truly a place like no other. It can be a menacing place. A place incapable of sympathy, unforgiving of error, but welcoming to courage. The Earth towers in jagged sandstone cliffs shifted over millennia, eons, into a barren oasis of slick-rock and slot canyons with shelved walls extending hundreds of vertical feet like the unfurling fingerprint of a god.
If you have ever been there—to those places deep in the desert, far off the trail, that blaze by day and blanket you under the milky way at night—then you know some stretches are so rugged and wild that they will never be conquered, can never be conquered.
So instead, we seek not to conquer; rather, we celebrate and embrace the wild ruggedness of this glorious landscape. Our Moab themed collars and leashes are an homage to this extraordinary place, designed for extraordinary dogs and their human counterparts to whom adventure is a way of life.
Theseus looking regal in our little mountain town in the heart of the swiss alps. Here is is wearing our size S Moab Lite
Check out dogpak.com for more info about our and K9 daypack and hiking harness!
9 month old pup Theseus is wearing his Moab Lite Daypak in size S proudly 🧡🇨🇭🦮🎒💙 Get yours now www.Dogpak.com
When you take your 14 year ol‘mutt ontoan unknown trail on vacation you always gotta be prepared for „some“ additional weight to be put on your shoulders 🤣 Thankfully Thunder & Dogpak owner Devin were part of an avalanche rescue team in their past and are therefore used to this type of getting down or up a mountain. Thunder might have just put on a little more weight in the meantime. 🦮💙
Theseus is getting acclimated in his new hiking environment!
Back when old Thunder still had hops! Old pup turned 14 last week and he’s still going strong, but he can’t quite hop like this anymore 😢 Still, after two knee surgeries and being like 100 years old, he’s still got some of that puppy spirit in him!
Thunder the Wonder Dog rocking a new prototype beneath his Moab Lite
Check out the link in our bio for more info!
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Old Thunder mutt teaching young Theseus the ways of the trail ❤️🐕🐾🏔🇨🇭
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Theee-seee-USSS! I love calling for Theseus like some Grecian General calling forth his finest soldier to battle in a sprawling Homeric Epic 😂 And he seems to love it too as he comes bounding in, eager and willing in his search for valor and his indomitable quest to become immortal in name and legend for epochs to come. 6 months old and I swear he has doubled in size in the last month!
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Took on a nice long walk from Zweilütschienen back to with and the other day. Thunder’s getting older but he kept up! And Theseus relished the opportunity to get out and about and explore 😀🐕🐾🇨🇭
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DOGPAK is now open to receiving outside investment. Help spread the word to anyone who might be interested.
Find out more about DOGPAK Outdoor K9 Gear and other business investment opportunities in Switzerland on the Swiss Investment Network.
Handsome lil Theseus modeling some of our new gear ☺️🐕🐾🦴🏔🇨🇭
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Frisbee with little Theseus 🐕 Thank you for the photo
Check out more of her brilliant photography at peggykelly.ch
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Valley walks with in
Old Thunder turns 14 next month. Following both CCL replacements in his knees, he was beginning to slow down a bit. But we sampled some for his back paws and it turns out they really seem to help him walk better! Maybe the added grip gives him more purchase and he doesn’t have to limp as much.
We are hoping to add these dog boots to our product line soon, so if you’re in the market for a pair or two, be sure to stay tuned!
We also want to add a few more pieces of to our collection, so let us know in the comments what you want to see next: life jackets, rain coats, winter jackets, dog boots, dog goggles, K9 first aid kits, cooling vests, or anything else you think would help you and your pup on the trail!
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An evening stroll with the two puppers through our village paradise in
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Theseus’ first camping trip! We visited deep in the heart of the for a little break from the office to take old Thunder and little Theseus for a camping retreat.
We also had a chance to test some new like dog jackets we want to add to our product line. wore her beautiful and did some foraging for wild herbs. We also helped Sandi with the animals and making her Alp cheese the same way it’s been done for hundreds of years—with hard work and lots of care!
Theseus did great with his new Moab Lite and learned how to be a around the other animals.
Thunder turns 14 next month but he still crushed it on the trail and appreciated the prototypes for the new we want to add to our product line. Lots of hiking, some nice fireside meals, and trading the office for a tent—what a great way to spend a few days and nights under the stars!
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We are so proud of how DOGPAK has evolved! In the first picture you can see the final result of endless hours of hard work testing various prototypes from different factories while simultaneously maneuvering social media. The second picture is the first 3-D Realisation of what we had in mind starting our flagship product the Moab Lite
Thanks to all our early supporters and to those who have already joined the
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After almost 1week of having Theseus adjusting to his new family, home and surrounding we met up with the amazing Andrea of to give him and Thunder a well needed exposure to a long walk in the swiss forest with other dogs. We could not be more proud of how he behaved and interacted with the other dogs after just such a short time! Big thank you to for meeting up with us and giving all pups an awesome time Roaming in the trails of our backyard! ❤️🫶🏼🦮🐕🐾
A close-up of the final design of our Moab Lite featuring a standing D-ring for one-handed leash-clipping. No more fumbling around with the D-ring trying to get the leash clipped. Our standing D-ring allows you to easily clip with one hand.
I’m super happy with the way the final coloring turned out. I love the rich, darker blue contrasted with the bright sealed zippers. Our nylon ripstop is and reinforced with Kevlar threading for added abrasion resistance, and also PU1500mm coated for waterproofing. Save your dog’s joints and keep your gear dry with this ultralight, waterproof, highly adjustable, and highly reflective K9 backpack now available for pre-order at dogpak.com.
It’s been a long time coming, and after something like 8 or 10 different prototypes, we are stoked to have the final version in-hand and ready for testing!
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Don’t worry! You’re not seeing double—that’s Theseus, the newest addition to the 😀🐕🐾🦴
turns 14 next month, so maybe teaching a little puppy the ways of being a will help keep him feeling young. Thunder has a lot of years, a lot of wisdom, and a lot to teach little Theseus!
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Sir Chunk () rocking our Moab Lite prototype and the new custom designed smell-resistant themed collar.
The Moab collars and leashes are now in stock in both Europe and the USA, so be sure to order your pup some new digs at DOGPAK.com!
The Moab Lite K9 backpack is now available for preorder on the website, with deliveries expected in August. It’s currently on sale for early buyers for $99 and boasts ultralight, Kevlar reinforced material and PU1500mm waterproofing with sealed zippers and taped seams making it the only waterproof and reflective dog backpack on the market.
We are super excited to pick up our first finalized packs this weekend in Munich, so stay tuned for new updates and product shots!
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Our pack in action! Waterproof in the snow, rain, dew, or when your pup decides it’s time for a dip in the creek! Ultralight to reduce stress on your dog’s joints. Highly reflective and 7 points of adjustment: the Moab Lite is now ON SALE on our website so order soon. We expect to start shipping in June.
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Our collapsible bowls are in stock!
•certified FOOD SAFE material
•waterproof
•1.5 liter capacity
•just 25 grams
•made in USA
•collapse to fit in your pocket or in your pup’s K9 backpack
Order now on dogpak.com (link in bio)
A big thank you to for the opportunity to do an interview with them. (Link in stories). This interview gives a detailed rundown about my process starting , many of the hurdles we faced along the way, and how we went about navigating them. It is a candid glimpse into my own journey starting with an idea, eventually having a prototype, and then moving into large-scale production.
We are still a fledgling business with more rough waters up ahead, but we have come a long way and learned a lot in the process. If you’re interested in starting your own business, then definitely give this article a read! And feel free to reach out anytime.
“Philosophically speaking, I think learning to “take the leap” is an invaluable skill to learn as a human. Having the strength and courage to take on the arduous and daunting responsibilities of your own hero’s journey–whatever that might be–is a vital skill to growing as a human being.”
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made an excellent model for us while we were dog-sitting the trio. Our Moab Lite fit him perfectly and looked awesome on him, and so did our new Moab themed collars and leashes. It finally feels like things are starting to come together.
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I’ve traveled the globe with my service dog Thunder for the last 13 years to 45 states and 30 different countries, fueling our mutual passion for exploring the outdoors, but over our countless hikes together, I always had a problem: Thunder loves to help carry his food, first-aid, water, treats, or gear in his own backpack, but we could never find one that fit our needs. Every dog backpack we tested was either poorly fitting, poorly made, too bulky, or too…boring, and none of them waterproof. Whether working as an avalanche rescue dog in Colorado, or thru hiking the High Sierra Trail, Thunder needed something lightweight, waterproof, and slimmer in profile. I wanted an all-in-one K9 backpack for our year-round adventures that he could wear both while working as a service dog and while adventuring in the red cliffs of Moab, the high peaks of the Peruvian Andes, or the rain forests of Nicaragua. After years of trying different products, I decided it was time to create something better. That’s when DOGPAK was born. We’ve created a one-quiver K9 daypack loaded with all the features we love: waterproof, ultralight, reflective, form-fitting, stylish, and top-pack ready. Unlike other dog backpacks that are overly bulky and made with outdated materials, our form-fitting, ergonomic, and lower capacity design works with your dog’s frame to encourage uninhibited movement, optimize weight distribution, and prevent over-packing, which can stress your dog’s joints. Our new form-fitting K9 backpack works great as a hiking pack, yet is slim enough to function as your daily walking harness too. We are excited to introduce the Moab Lite daypack for dogs on the go. We are prelaunching on Indiegogo now, so if you want to help spread the word, please share this post! Learn more about the new Moab Lite dog backpack here: https://k9gear.dogpak.com And feel free to reach out with any questions!
I’ve traveled the globe with my service dog Thunder for the last 13 years to 45 states and 30 countries, fueling our mutual passion for exploring the outdoors, but over our countless hikes together, I always had a problem: Thunder loves to help carry his food, first-aid, water, treats, or gear in his own backpack, but we could never find one that fit our needs. Every dog backpack we tested was either poorly fitting, poorly made, too bulky, or too…boring, and none of them waterproof. Whether working as an avalanche rescue dog in Colorado, or thru hiking the High Sierra Trail, Thunder needed something lightweight, waterproof, and slimmer in profile. I wanted an all-in-one K9 backpack for our year-round adventures that he could wear both while working as a service dog and while adventuring in the red cliffs of Moab, the high peaks of the Peruvian Andes, or the rain forests of Nicaragua. After years of trying different products, I decided it was time to create something better. That’s when DOGPAK was born. We’ve created a one-quiver K9 daypack loaded with all the features we love: waterproof, ultralight, reflective, form-fitting, stylish, and top-pack ready. Unlike other dog backpacks that are overly bulky and made with outdated materials, our form-fitting, ergonomic, and lower capacity design works with your dog’s frame to encourage uninhibited movement, optimize weight distribution, and prevent over-packing, which can stress your dog’s joints. Our new form-fitting daypack for dogs works great as a hiking pack, yet is slim enough to function as your daily walking harness too. We are excited to introduce the Moab Lite daypack for dogs on the go. You can read more about the benefits of a slimmer K9 backpack here: https://k9gear.dogpak.com
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