Backcountry and Petco announced the launch of the Backcountry x Petco collection of pet gear designed for the outdoor enthusiast and active dogs.

The collaborative assortment of summer gear includes dog supplies, apparel, accessories, toys, and travel products for summer, plus a line launching in the fall.

“84 percent of Backcountry customers have dogs in the household and consider their furry friends important family members,” said Backcountry CEO, Melanie Cox. “Backcountry has always cherished adventure pets, so our partnership with Petco couldn’t be a more natural fit. When you bring together outdoor experts and the best in pet care, you end up with a thoughtfully crafted product line for pets at the same quality we expect as humans. We’re proud to offer premium products built to connect family members to the outdoors, whether they have two legs or four.”

“With more pets in homes than ever before and continued interest in shared outdoor experiences, there’s a whole new generation of pet parents eager to explore the outdoors and bring their pets along for the ride,” said Aaron Weiss, senior vice president, owned brands, Petco. “Our customers are looking for functional solutions, tailored to the changing seasons, that hold up and offer protection against the elements for outdoor activities like camping and hiking. Our partnership with Backcountry has allowed us to combine our more than 55 years of expertise in designing pet products with their top-notch experience in all things outdoors for a premier line of pet gear that helps active pets thrive and meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

For more product information, go here.

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