It features two leash attachment points: One is an aluminum V-ring centered on the dog’s back for everyday walks and the other a reinforced webbing loop at the dog’s chest for teaching polite leash manners.

The two low-profile zippered pockets have room to stash those day-to-day necessities like pick-up bags, a leash, or some treats. Here's a quick overview of harnesses inspired by and built for dogs who work, climb, travel, and jore by our side. If you and your dog go hiking in a wide array of terrain and conditions, you want to choose a versatile harness like the Kurgo Tru-Fi Dog Harness. Harnesses for small pups can be difficult to find, but this Gooby version is just for them—it comes in four sizes, and the largest only fits dogs up to 35 pounds. After testing over 20 dog harnesses with real dogs, the Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness emerged as our Best Overall recommendation for most dogs' daily needs.

To ensure your dog’s safety, the reflective material stitching on this dog vest harness is designed to increase visibility in low light conditions and effectively keep your pet safe. Or, again, if having a front leash clip-in point is important, the Flagline or Switchbak will both offer that feature. Just be sure to load up your dog gradually over a few hikes, so they can get used to carrying weight, and never burden your dog with more than a quarter of their body weight in gear.

The lightweight Stash n' Dash Harness has four points of adjustment, plus leash attachment points on both the back and the front. Hiking harnesses also have extra design aspects such as padded handles for assisting them over rough terrain, or reflective lining to help with visibility. Looking for a more secure option with the additional belly strap, or a lift-and-assist option with a handle and belly support? It features a back handle and padded chest piece for comfortably navigating your pup whenever the next adventure lies.Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. The large handle allows you to control your dog or assist him over obstacles, and the reflective trim helps him be seen in the dark. A dog harnesses with pockets is a form of dog equipment designed to keep your pet’s legs closed and fastened to a dog collar and leash. The Switchbak Harness has the padded comfort of an everyday harness with the bonus functionality of carrying small essentials.