Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dogpacking Australia Outdoor adventures with your best mates ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dogpacking.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Adopting A Kelpie](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/adopting-a-kelpie/) - ADOPTING AN AUSTRALIAN KELPIE Kira and Pound Rescue Sharing our experiences adding an Australian Kelpie to the family. We fit the description "family with an active lifestyle". We don't have a large fenced backyard, or a backyard at all for that matter. We have two off leash parks at our doorstep, a dog friendly bush - [What is Dogpacking?](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/what-is-dogpacking/) - If you've got the leg power to cart across your best friend and all the supplies you need, nothing can stop you... Except for National Parks, limited accommodation options, extreme weather, snake bites, a hot crossed sun on your bun, or the sad discovery that your dog is happiest surfing couches indoors. - [Dogpacking Safety Tips](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/dogpacking-safety-tips/) - Adventure is great and all, but coming home unharmed means more adventures! - [Camping with Dogs](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/camping-with-dogs/) - If you choose to challenge yourself by carrying all your camping gear and risk chewed out tent zippers, then this is the article for you. - [Dog Breeds and Dogpacking](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/dog-breeds-and-dogpacking/) - Whether you sail the streets with a parrot on your shoulder, or wrestle the curb with The Kraken. Size does matter when it comes to dogpacking. - [The Bike Dog Tether Paradox](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/the-bike-dog-tether-paradox/) - In many parts of Australia, it's illegal to have your dog tethered to a moving bicycle. What does that mean for bikejorers and dog-sledding activities? - [Dog Carrier Options](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/dog-carrier-options/) - From backpacks to milk crates then onto bakfiet chariots. These are the many ways you can carry your dog on a bicycle. - [How to Train Your Dog for Dogpacking](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/how-to-train-your-dog-for-dogpacking/) - From getting comfortable around the bike, to planning your next multi-day trip. There's a journey before the journey begins! ## Pages - [Home](https://dogpacking.com.au/) - Dogpacking Australia is dedicated to the exploration of dog friendly adventures including hikes, bikepacking routes (dogpacking), get aways, gear and events. - [Routes](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/) - ROUTES DOGPACKING ROUTES AND DAY TRAILS Dogpacking Routes in Australia Dog-friendly cycling routes are not a common concept within the travel and tourism industry. With more Australian households warming up to and becoming obsessed with their canine companions, Dogpacking Australia aims to explore and carve out some options for those who love sharing outdoor adventures with their - [Sponsor](https://dogpacking.com.au/support/) - SUPPORT SPONSORSHIPS OR COLLABORATIONS Dogpacking Australia has big plans. We have trails to map out and explore, and we're constantly researching and working on gear for our rides.If you like the work we do, let us know! Reach out if you or your company would like to support us in any way you can.Let's all - [Gear](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/) - GEAR Dogpacking and Adventure Gear MIK'S CURRENT SETUP Decathlon's Riverside Touring 520 DRE'S CURRENT SETUP Polygon's Path 3 - [Give Back](https://dogpacking.com.au/give-back/) - GIVE BACK Dogpacking Australia lists some animal rescue services that could always do with your support. Supporting Vulnerable Animals At Dogpacking Australia, we believe in the power of community and the joy that pets bring into our lives. As part of our commitment to animal welfare, we’ve created this page to connect you with animal - [Articles](https://dogpacking.com.au/articles/) - ARTICLES THE CONTENT ON THIS PAGE IS STILL COMING TOGETHER. STAY TUNED! DOGPACKING - SAFETY FIRST! Adventure is great and all, but coming home unharmed means more adventures! - [Contact](https://dogpacking.com.au/contact/) - CONTACT US Get in touch We'd love to hear any tips, product recommendations, dog-friendly places to check out, or feedback on our content. If you have a complimenting business or service, then we would love to connect and collaborate! ## Gear - [Bob Ibex Bicycle Trailer](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/bob-ibex-bicycle-trailer/) - With a load capacity of 32kg for a trailer weighing in at only 9kgs (even with the added suspension), there is an undeniable aura of quality meets brutal functionality with the Bob Ibex trailer. - [Yuba Sweet Curry](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/yuba-sweet-curry/) - The Unicorn Yuba's Sweet Curry is a rare old find. A midlong-tail as I like to call it. The smaller rear wheel helps stabilise your rear cargo, improving the centre of gravity for Kira, our Kelpie. Yes, this is an analog, non-electric beast. Yes it requires beast like thigh power for loaded climbs. Yes you will - [Sea to Summit Collapsible Dinnerware Set](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/sea-to-summit-collapsible-dinnerware-set/) - Sea to Summit Collapsible Dinnerware Set Perfect outdoor dog bowls A tough, lightweight, packable, food-grade bowl for the doggos. Dinner time has never looked so good. Space saver On the quest to shave weight and space in every item on our trips, we found the perfect dog bowls in the Sea to Summit Frontier Collapsible - [Mountain Designs Stratus Rain Jacket](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/mountain-designs-stratus-rain-jacket/) - Mountain Designs Stratus Rain Jacket The wetter, the better Giving you maximum coverage with movement and breathability on the trail Bring on the rain... I get a bit excited when it rains because this jacket can finally come out of the bag. There’s many features that make me reach for the Mountain Designs Stratus Rain - [JetBlack ThermoFlat Pedals](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/jetblack-thermoflat-pedals/) - JetBlack ThermoFlat Pedals Black Clean and Simple Dog Friendly Pedals Lots of grip and control, without the pain and risks of metal pins. Happy dog zoomies and shins! Bye Bye Shredded Shins My shins tell a long story of cycling trips past. They tell you through all the pedal strike scars. I have an inventive - [JetBlack JetRace Saddle Bag L](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/jetblack-jetrace-saddle-bag-l/) - JetBlack JetRace Saddle Bag L Storage space saver Giving you that little bit of extra storage space without taking up any Storage space? Yes please. It's the space paradox. In order to gain more storage space you would have to take up more bike space. When doing a trip with dogs we find space, and - [JetBlack JetBox Top Tube Bag](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/jetblack-jetbox-top-tube-bag/) - JetBlack JetBox Top Tube Gear Bag A bag for every ride My go-to top tube bag. Compact, durable and easy to install I don't leave without it... I’ve become attached to this bag. Call me clingy, I don’t care. I love the JetBlack JetBox Top Tube Gear Bag so much, I have two of them. - [JetBlack Icon Bottle 710ml](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/jetblack-icon-bottle-710ml/) - JetBlack Icon Bottle 710ml Handy hydration More water pleasey? Easy squeezy We'll cheers to this We take hydration seriously. We’re always outdoors and we have 3 dogs to constantly hydrate and cool down. We love water bottles and the JetBlack Icon Bottle is our new bestie.We’re constantly juggling bottles between us on whatever bike we’re - [Dakine Hot Laps Hip Pack 5L](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/dakine-hot-laps-hip-pack-5l/) - Dakine Hot Laps Hip Pack 5L Portable size that packs a lot in A two-in one! Great hydration pack and stand-alone hip bag Hydration station It says it’s a hip pack, but we make great use of the Dakine Hot Laps Hip Pack 5L attached to the Riverside Touring's front bike rack - an ideal - [Aldi 29er Mountain Bike](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/aldi-29er-mountain-bike/) - The Discount Supermarket Mountain Bike in a Box... that you partially build yourself : Aldi's 29er What could possibly go wrong with a title like that?​Last September Aldi unveiled their second iteration of their 29er mountain bike offering to the outdoor budget-conscience market. For the cost of a few drinks on a standard night out - [Riverside Touring 520](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/riverside-touring-520/) - The Moose Decathlon's Riverside Touring 520 is the mysterious entry level option to their latest and growing innovative bike touring range. It offers so much at an extremely competitive price. We will be putting it through its paces, testing its limits and exploring the RT520's capabilities. Decathlon's Riverside Touring 520 (RT520) After much Facebook Marketplace - [Salomon Speedcross 3 GTX](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/salomon-speedcross-3-gtx/) - Salomon Trail Runners When it comes to outdoor footwear, I would not be the best, or even a great person to talk to about recommendations and comparisons. All my outdoor adventures prior to this, whether canyoning in the Blue Mountains or multi day hiking Wilson's Promontory were all done in $30 Dunlop Volleys. I loved - [New Bike Day Focus Jam Elite 29](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/new-bike-day-focus-jam-elite-29/) - The Psychological Battle of Buying a New Mountain Bike - Focus Jam Elite 29 2018 I have a tendency to purchase many things both on impulse and based on their circus freak factor. I tend to gravitate toward the lesser known something, or the model where 'we thought we'd try something different'. I guess this - [Helio Pressure Shower by Nemo](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/helio-pressure-shower-by-nemo/) - Comments Any Dogpacking Related Inquiries? Contact Us - [Snow Peak Fire Pit Small](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/snow-peak-fire-pit-small/) - An official video from Snow Peak showcasing their Pack & Carry Fireplace. This looks like the large size. Comments Any Dogpacking Related Inquiries? Contact Us - [Manfrotto Off Road Tripod](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/manfrotto-off-road-tripod/) - PHOTOGRAPHER'S HIKING TRIPOD The Search for Lightweight Long Exposures Photographic tripod specialists, Manfrotto, collaborate with Italian trekking pole experts, Fizan, to create an ultra lightweight tripod option for weight conscious outdoor photographers. As with any product on either end of the design vs function spectrum, the Manfrotto Off Road tripod can excel an outdoor experience, while also - [Leatt DBX 3.0 V2 Enduro Helmet](https://dogpacking.com.au/gear/leatt-dbx-3-0-v2-enduro-helmet/) - The realm of convertible helmets has a new contender. As the name suggests, Leatt's DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet seems like the right lid for enduro riding. ​With its sharp looks, angular removable chin bar, and unique Turbine technology, this helmet is a very welcome option against the powerhouse Bell Super 3R MIPS. This helmet was purchased ## Routes - [Northern Rivers Rail Trail](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/northern-rivers-rail-trail/) - An impressive, well-executed and well-maintained rail trail for every human and their dog. There’s a reason why it’s so popular. See our experience riding the trail with three dogs! - [Turner Trail Berowra Heights](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/turner-trail-berowra-heights/) - Turner Trail This is a XC/AM style trail that will offer slow winding technical climbs with a few quick descents to ensure you cool down between the crunch (kinda, not really!). The terrain offers sandy spots, rooty runs, sandstone carpets, and sometimes some good old fashioned loose chunk.Note that this is a dog friendly area - [Kenthurst: Cranstons Road Trail](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/kenthurst-cranstons-road-trail/) - Trail Overview Cranston's Road Fire Trail or Porters Road Fire Trail depending on where you enter, is a gated dirt road also used by the local pistol club. Be mindful that cars also use the fire trail, but are not as frequent from our experience. This is the spot we introduced singletrack to Chino while - [Cooks River Cycle Path](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/cooks-river-cycle-path/) - Trail Overview The Cooks River Cyclepath is an easy going cruisy path with some interesting landmarks and lots of parks! Getting There Extending the Ride! - [Cotter Pines](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/cotter-pines/) - Beautiful mix of flowy singletrack through pine forests and wide fire trails that take you to some stunning views. There are kangaroos about, so manage any hyperactive control freaks appropriately. - [Murray to Mountain Rail Trail](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/murray-to-mountain-rail-trail/) - Trail Overview We'll give it to the Victorians, they love their rail trails and they're darn good at it too. The Murray to Mountain (M2M) is well maintained, well sign posted and well ridden. It can get pretty busy, bringing in more than 140,000 visitors annually - we even went on the last few days of - [Wingello State Forest](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/wingello-state-forest/) - [Welby Mountain Bike Trails](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/welby-mountain-bike-trails/) - Trail Overview As Sydney based cyclists, our first thoughts and expectations while researching The Canberra Centenary Trail leaned heavily towards manicured bike paths and champagne gravel. What we discovered was a diverse mix of terrains that seemed to favour the use of a hardtail mountain bike, or a gravel bike with an aggressive dirty flair.The trail is well signposted for - [Centenary Trail](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/centenary-trail/) - Trail Overview As Sydney based cyclists, our first thoughts and expectations while researching The Canberra Centenary Trail leaned heavily towards manicured bike paths and champagne gravel. What we discovered was a diverse mix of terrains that seemed to favour the use of a hardtail mountain bike, or a gravel bike with an aggressive dirty flair.The trail is well signposted for - [High Country Rail Trail](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/high-country-rail-trail/) - [Brisbane Valley Rail Trail](https://dogpacking.com.au/routes/brisbane-valley-rail-trail/) ## Categories - [Routes](https://dogpacking.com.au/category/routes/) - [Gear](https://dogpacking.com.au/category/gear/) - [Articles](https://dogpacking.com.au/category/articles/) ## Tags - [ACT](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/act/) - [NSW](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/nsw/) - [VIC](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/vic/) - [QLD](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/qld/) - [MTB](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/mtb/) - [Photography](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/photography/) - [Camping](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/camping/) - [Running](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/running/) - [Dogpacking](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/dogpacking/) - [Bike](https://dogpacking.com.au/tag/bike/)