The Ultimate Gift Guide for Adventure Dogs: Trail-Tested Ideas for Your Dog or Dog-Loving Friends

Looking for the perfect gift for your friend whose dog travels more than most people?  Finding a present for someone like this can feel hard, but it doesn’t have to be. 

As someone whose main travel buddies are my canine companions, I’ve put together this ultimate gift guide for adventure dogs and their pet parents. This guide is full of ideas that will help make exploring safer and easier for your favorite outdoor adventurer and their pup. 

Whether you want to surprise your person with something useful for the road, practical gear for outdoor exploring, or a holiday gift to help them capture the memories they make with their furry friend, you’ll find something here that will make their next adventure even better.

If you want to do something extra special, combine some of these ideas to make a Travel-Themed Gift Basket!

Best Gifts for Every Adventure Dog 

It doesn’t matter if your friend’s adventure dog will be joining them for a quick day trip or a week-long vacation. Every dog owner needs some basic gear to stay safe, comfortable, and ready for anything. These great gift ideas are perfect for both outdoorsy dogs and city pups.

• Remington’s Pup Memory Passport– the perfect way to keep their dog’s important information nearby AND record all their favorite memories.
• Personalized passport holder– Keep their Pup Passport safe in a cute or customized passport holder. 
• Collapsible dog bowl– I’m a firm believer that you can never have too many!
• Dog wipes– for muddy paws or dirty pups
• Poop bag holder and bags- get a fancy one with their dog’s name on it, or just one that’s cute. This is another gift that always comes in handy.
• Portable water bottle– Personally, I prefer bottles that work for both myself and my dogs.
• Dog travel bag– we use this one, and it fits their food, meds, toys, chews, poop bags, and more.
• Dog Backpack Carrier– (here’s a guide to help you pick the right dog backpack; we have one for each of our dogs, and we’ve used them all.
• Travel crate or carrier– if you aren’t sure on the size or type, a gift card is always helpful.
• First aid kit -this is what we use as our base kit, and we add things like peroxide to it as per our DIY Dog First Aid Kit post.
• Positive reinforcement training classes– perfect for pet owners of puppies and rescue dogs who would like to feel better about traveling more with their furry friends.
• Emergency harness– we love Fido for our dogs
• GPS tracker- gift your favorite dog parent peace of mind. The hard part may be picking the best one.

Gifts that Bring the Comforts of Home

Even the most adventurous pups need a little comfort when they’re away from home. These gift ideas bring familiar coziness to cabins, hotels, campgrounds, and guest rooms alike. Perfect for keeping anxious pups relaxed and giving pet parents a more restful experience on every trip.

• Travel bed or mat– We have a few dog beds and mats that are comfortable but still easy to transport. Our current favorite is an inflatable dog bed by Outward Hound that we found on super sale at Petco, but there are plenty of options and good deals out there!
• Sound machine– We never leave home without it.  
• Calming spray–  This has helped two of our dogs who get a little stressed in the car. 
• Calming hemp chews– A friend talked us into trying these, and they are a miracle worker for our little stressed-out pup, Francis.
• Thundershirt – We also have a couple of thundershirts to help with storms and fireworks, both at home and on the road.
• Travel toys– toys that won’t damage floors or leave too much of a mess are perfect. Doubles of their favorites work well too, so there’s no worry about accidentally losing them while on vacation.

Gifts for Dogs Who Travel by Car

The right car-ride gear can make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable. These gift ideas are perfect for pups who love sticking their head out the window, curling up in the backseat, or snoozing through long drives. From safety essentials to comfort upgrades, these items help keep traveling dogs secure, relaxed, and adventure-ready the moment the car stops.

• Travel crate (our search and rescue team swears by this crate)
• Seatbelt/harness combo. If you travel a lot, you can look into crash-tested ones like this one by Sherpa. You can also buy a dog bead that doubles as a seatbelt.
• Car rooftop cargo carrier– this is the closest one to what we have; we also have a hardtop carrier, too. I prefer the softer one because I can just detach it and bring the whole thing in, but my husband likes the hardtop because it’s solid and more secure. We’ve never had an issue with either.
• Handheld car vacuum-help them win the never-ending battle against pet hair.
• Car seat covers– we typically find the best deals at Home Goods and T.J. Maxx for these
• Sun shades for the back windows help keep your furry friend in the backseat cooler by blocking sunlight.
• Car fan– because tinted windows, sun shades, and A/C are never enough in the summer.

Gift Ideas For the Human, Too

Because the dog parent deserves some love and help remembering their adventures.

• Custom map of trips taken together with their dogs
• Virtual photo frame– so they can easily look at and show off the adventures they’ve gone on
• Bark Ranger sign– Perfect for the proud pet parent of a  Bark Ranger fan. You could also create a display to show off their bark ranger tag collection.
• Personalized dog-themed luggage tags
• Car air freshener for pet odors
• Travel-themed dog bandanas and t-shirts– we have several dog t-shirts and bandana designs in our shop- including human shirts so they can match with their pups!
• Dog travel stickers– perfect for scrapbooks, water bowls, and water bottles!

Gear Up and Go: Perfect Presents for Every Adventure Dog and Their Favorite Human

If you are buying gifts for an adventure dog (or their owner), the most important thing is to choose something to make their trips easier, safer, and more fun. This gift guide is full of practical necessities and fun extras that fit all dog-friendly travel styles and activities. 

And if you want a truly unique present for any travel-loving pet parent, don’t forget Remington’s Pup Memory Passport — the ultimate keepsake and emergency prep tool in one for every dog on the go.

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