Ready for walkies! Eight must-have outdoor accessories for your dog

Ruffwear Summit Trex dog boots  

Protect your pet’s paws from rough terrain on long hikes with these dog boots (HK$465), which have optional stretch gaiters to keep legs free from dirt and debris. A reflective trim ensures visibility at dusk. Available at rei.com

Tractive GPS pet tracker  

Keep track of your dog in realtime using a smartphone app with this GPS locator (HK$1,099) that also uses the cellular mobile network for an additional HK$365 per year. Also includes a remotely activated light and bleeper. Sold by petproject.hk  

Rogz Utility step-In harness    

If your dog pulls, make the hike easier on them and on you with this easy to fit harness (from HK$120). As well as being more comfortable, it’s also safer, with reflective yarn woven into the webbing for night visibility. Available at petproject.hk  

Hurtta Torrent coat  

An aptly-named Houndtex waterproof layer makes this all-seasons coat (HK$620) great for shielding your dog during a downpour, while a breathable mesh lining stays comfortable in various temperatures. Sold by amazon.com

Mountainsmith K9 pack  

Your dog can take some of the strain with these panniers (HK$505), which come complete with an adjustable back harness and a D-ring for a leash. Available at rei.com

Ruffwear Quencher collapsible dog bowl  

Great for when you’re in a remote place and away from streams, this collapsible dog bowl (HK$252) folds up easily into a pocket. Available at prubuy.hk  

Garmin Astro 320  

If you have several dogs, this GPS/Glonass transmitter (HK$4,655) is essential kit. It’s modular, and lets you keep track of up to 10 dogs up to  14.5 kilometres away. Find it at garmin.com   

Kurgo Tru-Fit harness  

This harness (HK$25) has a camera mount built into the chest to which a GoPro action cam can be attached for hilarious videos. Find it at kurgo.com