Took My Dog Camping for the First Time (Pic Heavy)

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 08:50 AM

Apollo is a 3y/o Samoyed (90% fluff, 9% dog, 1% cat). He's been hiking with me many times but this was his first overnight backpacking trip. A friend and I went out to Seneca Rocks in WV, we were the only idiots on the entire mountain and the temperatures were well below freezing but we still had a great time.

Just figured I'd share the pics for any dog lovers/backpackers here that might appreciate them.

CampingSenecaRocks2017-1 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-3 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-5 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-8 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-10 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-12 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-14 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-18 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-20 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-22 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-23 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-24 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-25 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-32 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

CampingSenecaRocks2017-34 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Nuckle · 11-13-2017, 09:05 AM

Looked like an awesome time for you both.

Captain Blood · 11-13-2017, 09:35 AM

Great! The best dogs I know of are named "Apollo"!

Needbmwpartzz · 11-13-2017, 09:42 AM

Cute dog,good to see you put him to work.

Ickdeep · 11-13-2017, 09:45 AM

Awesome shots!

BMW F22 · 11-13-2017, 09:56 AM

Sooo cool! I have a pomeranian that looks just like your dog.

Is it safe to take dogs camping? Always wanted to do that.

UglyBuzzard · 11-13-2017, 10:23 AM

Nice dog but the crocs are priceless.

We take our great dane camping and he loves it! Never a worry about inconsiderate neighbors that track through camp sites.

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuckle

Looked like an awesome time for you both.

It was!

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Great! The best dogs I know of are named "Apollo"!

All dogs are the best dogs

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Cute dog,good to see you put him to work.

Thanks and this was his first time trying out the backpack, he did pretty well with it!

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Awesome shots!

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

Sooo cool! I have a pomeranian that looks just like your dog.

Is it safe to take dogs camping? Always wanted to do that.

Yup Pom's are like mini Samoyeds haha. It's completely safe just need to make sure they're up on shots and flea/tick repellent and train them to be ok off-leash or keep them tied to you. Apollo has been off-leash since he was a puppy so he never goes far enough that I can't see him and will always come back when I call.

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Nice dog but the crocs are priceless.

We take our great dane camping and he loves it! Never a worry about inconsiderate neighbors that track through camp sites.

Hahaha yeah my friend is an avid fan of crocs for camping but it was too damn cold (20F) to wear them!

joooiiiiii · 11-13-2017, 10:32 AM

Haha, you're dog looks like he had a lot of fun. Next time, put in the title (No 56k). ^_^

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by joooiiiiii

Next time, put in the title (No 56k). ^_^

Haha as in bandwidth? Did I destroy your modem? Lol

joooiiiiii · 11-13-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Haha as in bandwidth? Did I destroy your modem? Lol

lol the old days--guys' used to put that when it was a big thread with photos. However, nothing can really dent the bandwidth I have, 200mb/s.

cxp213 · 11-13-2017, 11:38 AM

Awesome! Cute dog and looks like a good time! I have a Pomeranian, and while she doesn't look like the typical ball of fur, she's mostly hair. I'm hesitant to take her camping or into the woods as she'll get dirty real quick. Also, I'm a bit worried about ticks/fleas and her eating something she probably shouldn't.

9krpmrx8 · 11-13-2017, 11:50 AM

My best friend growing up was a Samoyed named Kala. Great pics and thanks for sharing.

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joooiiiiii

lol the old days--guys' used to put that when it was a big thread with photos. However, nothing can really dent the bandwidth I have, 200mb/s.

Hahaha nice. I have gigabit internet now so I rarely notice load times anymore. No more are we in the days of yelling at your parents for taking a call while a picture on the internet was finishing it's 10min load time

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Originally Posted by cxp213

Awesome! Cute dog and looks like a good time! I have a Pomeranian, and while she doesn't look like the typical ball of fur, she's mostly hair. I'm hesitant to take her camping or into the woods as she'll get dirty real quick. Also, I'm a bit worried about ticks/fleas and her eating something she probably shouldn't.

Pom's aren't quite as good for this kind of stuff as Samoyeds, but I'm sure she could manage!

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

My best friend growing up was a Samoyed named Kala. Great pics and thanks for sharing.

Samoyeds are amazing, my wife and I plan to get another (female) soon.

Alfisti · 11-13-2017, 12:49 PM

Smart, if you get lost you have a protein source and you don't need to carry it.

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Smart, if you get lost you have a protein source and you don't need to carry it.

He even carries extra

To be honest though, he would be completely worthless as a food source. He's much smaller than he looks at 43lbs, I wasn't kidding when I said he's 90% fluff! Looks completely different wet

Note how skinny his legs are lol

DogsInBay2016-32 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Alfisti · 11-13-2017, 01:24 PM

He's a god damned cotton ball. WTF.

1and1 · 11-13-2017, 02:46 PM

Geeeez Matt.....

It's just insane how photogenic your dog is.... needs his own tv show or something...

tranquility · 11-13-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

To be honest though, he would be completely worthless as a food source. He's much smaller than he looks at 43lbs, I wasn't kidding when I said he's 90% fluff! Looks completely different wet

Note how skinny his legs are lol

DogsInBay2016-32 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

You don't even go there

Beautiful doggy.

Matticus91 · 11-13-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Geeeez Matt.....

It's just insane how photogenic your dog is.... needs his own tv show or something...

Hahahaha thanks man

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Originally Posted by tranquility

You don't even go there

Beautiful doggy.

Lol thanks

cxp213 · 11-14-2017, 10:18 AM

Lol, my dog's exactly the same (when wet). She doesn't even look like a Pom because of how tall and slender she is.

How often do you brush your dog? How's the shedding?

Also, what products did you use to aid with repelling fleas/ticks?

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