(PRESS RELEASE) BEND, OR — Ruffwear, the originator of outdoor performance dog gear, announces the debut of its Spring/Summer 2026 product line, a curated collection of premium harnesses, leashes, and accessories built to empower outdoor exploration for canines and their human companions.
Ruffwear envisions a world where every dog is an explorer, and the launch of the Spring/Summer 2026 lineup represents a pivotal moment in realizing that mission. This season, the brand delivers the high-performance gear that its core outdoor community has come to rely on while also welcoming newcomers through innovative materials and an expanded size range. The resulting collection pushes the boundaries of innovation, while inspiring new adventures that deepen the bond between dogs and humans in the great outdoors.
“We have three unique and very exciting product collections that make up our Spring/Summer launch,” says Robin Skillings, Chief Marketing Officer for Ruffwear. “The first, our Ridgeline collection, re-imagines and pushes the boundaries of just how far we can innovate with materials and components to elevate the sense of discovery and wonder dogs and their humans share while in the outdoors together. The second story, our Backcountry collection, blends a proven piece of our pack history and a first-to-market outdoor sleep system to curate the go-to backcountry gear collection. And, third, the Front Range Flex collection that seamlessly moves with the dog’s natural movement via an engineered knit construction and is also a stellar addition to our trusted Front Range family.”
Three distinct product lines lead the pack with products engineered to improve functionality and comfort. By introducing materials and accessories unique to canine gear, these releases embrace intentional design centered around fit and performance.
Ridgeline Shoes Obsidian Black Pair
The SS26 collection includes:
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THE RIDGELINE COLLECTION
Representing the peak of innovation and performance, the Ridgeline collection pushes boundaries with advanced hardware and fabrics for dogs and their humans who demand the most from their gear. Built for extreme adventures, the collection includes industry-leading materials and accessories including Fidlock magnetic buckles – normally reserved for performance, outdoor human gear. Rugged and built for high-performance, the collection includes the Ridgeline Harness, engineered with XPAC RX30 fabric – a 100% waterproof laminate produced from recycled materials known for its durability and high strength-to-weight ratio. Additional, complementary gear includes the Ridgeline Leash, Collar and Shoes that offer performance-first design choices with carefully selected materials and accessories for the ultimate canine adventurer.
THE BACKCOUNTRY COLLECTION
Carrying forward decades of trail-tested heritage, The Backcountry collection provides ultimate comfort for the multi-day trek explorer through innovative accessories and gear that help dogs go farther into the backcountry with their humans. The foundation of the collection includes the Palisades Pack, an innovative, modular pack with a harness chassis and removable saddlebags for comfortable, long haul gear carrying – simply remove the saddlebags for quick, day hikes from basecamp, and the Palisades Sleep Poncho with its thoughtful and groundbreaking approach to keeping dogs comfortably warm through the night.
THE FRONT RANGE FLEX COLLECTION
Inspired by performance athletic footwear, the Front Range Flex collection introduces a new standard of everyday comfort for any activity. The collection features the Front Range® Flex Harness, a lightweight, everyday harness made with engineered knit material that moves with a dog’s body for an exceptional, natural fit. Expanded size offerings and soft construction make this harness ideal for all dog sizes. Manufactured with less waste than traditional cut and sew techniques, the collection also includes a Front Range Flex Leash, and Front Range Flex Collar.
The Ridgeline, Front Range and Backcountry collections, along with the complement of industry-leading, innovative dog adventure gear, can be found online at here and with select retail partners nationwide.
Front Range Knit Harness Polar Blue
About Ruffwear
Ruffwear’s mission is to build performance dog gear to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. Since 1994, Ruffwear Performance Dog Gear has combined technology, quality, fit, function, and safety to facilitate its belief that every dog is an explorer. The brand is committed to enhancing the lives of all dogs and their human companions through relationships with local dog adoption groups, conservation, and working dog organizations across the globe.
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