Ruffwear

Swamp Cooler Dog Cooling Harness

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An all-in-one harness and evaporative cooling coat for dogs, designed for warm-weather walks.

Details

Sometimes you have to walk.

All the advice says walk early, walk late, skip it if you can. And mostly, that's right. But dogs still need toilet trips. Routines still matter. Some walks just happen, and when they do, you want your dog to be as comfortable as possible.

The Swamp Cooler Harness is built for exactly that. It's a harness and a cooling coat in one piece, so there's no layering, no extra bulk, nothing extra to sort before you head out. Soak it, squeeze out the excess, clip in and go. The three-layer construction does the rest, pulling heat away from your dog's core as the water evaporates.

The UPF 50+ outer layer does double duty, keeping the sun off your dog's back while the cooling works underneath. When it dries out, re-soak it. That's the whole system.

Six adjustment points give you a fit that actually holds. The padded handle is there when you need to lift or steady. Three leash attachment points, including a chest loop for dogs that pull, mean it works for a short neighbourhood outing or something longer. Reflective trim and a light loop for The Beacon keep it useful into the cooler hours too.

Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Dog Cooling Harness being soaked with water on trail, close-up of harness on grey curly-coated dog outdoors

Features

  • Three-layer Swamp Cooler evaporative cooling construction
  • Wicking outer layer reflects heat, facilitates evaporation, UPF 50+
  • Absorbent middle layer stores water for sustained cooling
  • Mesh lining keeps dog dry and comfortable
  • Six points of adjustment for a precise fit
  • Padded handle for lifting and assisting
  • Three leash attachment points: aluminium V-ring, back webbing loop, chest webbing loop
  • Reflective trim and light loop for The Beacon
  • Side-release buckles for easy on/off

Materials

  • Outer layer: polyester air mesh (bluesign approved)
  • Middle layer: polyester non-woven felt
  • Lining: dry-weave polyester mesh (bluesign approved)
  • Webbing: polypropylene
  • Buckles: ITW Nexus Mach
  • Leash connection: anodised 6061-T6 aluminium V-ring
  • Made in Vietnam

Care

  • Secure all fasteners before washing
  • Cold water, gentle cycle
  • Mild detergent
  • Air dry