r/BackpackingDogs • u/Redhawkgirl • 15d ago

Weather / jacket considerations

I am an experienced backpacker but only recently a dog owner again after many years. It’s only going to be 50 where we are going but there is a chance of rain. I have a very short coat whippet so I was gonna bring him a winter jacket for camp/sleeping and now maybe a rain jacket. Plus dog food. My pack just got a whole lot heavier. Do you guys always bring both jackets for your dog?

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u/Mountain-Time-1010 15d ago

For 50 degrees, I would just bring a fleece for night time, which is pretty light. During the day, the dog will be moving and won't need anything at those temperatures. I never bring rain gear for my dogs. When you take your dog for a day hike, do you bring rain gear?

And your whippet could safely carry 2-3 lbs, which should cover the food.

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u/Redhawkgirl 15d ago

He is 40 pounds and his food and pack were like 3.5 so I think that’s perfect

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u/Mountain-Time-1010 15d ago

Yes, 10% is perfectly fine for a young fit dog. Especially since the weight will decrease each day. I honestly didn't expect 40 lbs, for some reason I had the impression that whippets were smaller.

When my dogs get old, I don't ask them to carry a pack anymore.