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You've listed exactly what we pack for multi day trips in the Alps with Otto so I'm not sure you've forgotten anything. (other than climbing harness which obvs doesnt apply in your case).
I think you've nailed the food increase...seems in line with our experience. Perhaps consider taking some particularly tasty training treats as a trail mix too.
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I'd also take a dog coat just in case something happens and you get stuck somewhere. I carry an equafleece.
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A water bottle/bowl that makes it easy to put the undrunk water back in the bottle is pretty essential for longer walks.
If your dog likes to sniff in the undergrowth, tick removal tweezers.
Blanket for pub seats etc.
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If your BT is anything like mine, factor in the odd break too.
He can go for miles but if he decides he is tired, he will lay down and not move again until he is ready. Had this ~8km into a 10k loop, thankfully near a wall so I could sit and have a biscuit too.Also has a strong independence streak and will trot off on his own walk and ignore my requests to return, so perhaps a long lead to stop him invading neighbouring fields (if he is an off lead dog with BT legendary recall issues)
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A question for the dog-hikers please…
I intend to take our border terrier walking the South Downs Way (~100 miles), probably 20 mile days. We’ll be staying in dog friendly accommodation so no tent or bedding considerations but we tend not to bag drop ahead so will need to carry everything else. My thinking is poo bags, kibble for 7 days and larger portions as he’ll need probably a 50% calorie increase, a few extra first aid bits in case of cut paws, small dog towel for general filth removal, favourite ball, water and food bowl…. What am I missing?