Taking in the fresh mountain air and sunshine on a hike through the Rockies with your best friend wagging alongside you is a joy many Coloradans can relate to. What better companion to tackle a fourteener with than your furry pal?
And no one would agree more than the founder and owner of MuttRuk Adventure Packs, Gretchen Dill.
“As a Colorado Native, the outdoors has always been a part of my life,” Gretchen explains. “When I rescued my dog Phoenix and later Lander and Penny, it became even more so. We would hike, camp, climb 14ers, and adventure together, yet I began to realize a simple hiking backpack never seemed to entirely meet our needs.”
Functional + Durable
In a truly creative fashion, Gretchen got to work designing a rucksack that would meet the needs of both humans and dogs. A product that was convenient, functional, durable, and that would encourage people to get outdoors with their furry friends.
“It was our goal in designing the MuttRuk backpack, to inspire confidence on the trail, and enable ease and quickness of getting out the door, all while providing durability for a lifetime of fun with you and your furry friend,” she said.
MuttRuk Products
The MuttRuk Phoenix 14L Backpack is a sleek design that features a water bladder, waist pockets for treats and waste bags, washable liners, a carabiner leash loop for loose-leash walking and patent-pending shoulder straps featuring pockets for easy access to items you may need on the fly.
But Gretchen didn’t stop there. She also designed a Sidekick Hip Pack for quick outings to the park or the store, and she has visions for more products to come.
“It’s our ultimate goal to encourage dog lovers to get out and adventure with their pups," she said. "We aspire to be the lifestyle brand for dog lovers.”
So, before you head off on your next adventure, grab a Phoenix 14L, and with a pack on your back and a dog at your feet, you'll be ready to #takeamuttruk.
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