Holiday Like the Pros: Ambassador Picks for 2025

Ruffwear Ambassadors embody what we believe: that exploring together is the heart of the dog-human connection. They log the miles, weather the elements, and push our gear to perform. So when it comes to holiday gifting, we trust their picks.

From trail-tested favorites to everyday essentials, here’s what our 2025 Ambassadors recommend.

🇺🇸 Bryce, Arlo & Pepper

The Pack: Bryce, Paul, Arlo, and Pepper
The Picks: The Vert™ Waterproof Insulated Vest for winter, and dog boots.
Favorite Gift to Give: Basecamp™ Dog Bowl (you can never underestimate the benefits and value of a good stainless bowl) or a Front Range™ Dog Leash.
Favorite Winter Activity: Snowshoeing! There is nothing like hitting the trail after a big snow storm.
Favorite Way to Unwind During the Holidays: Van camping and hiking

🇺🇸Wendy, Jack & Jill

The Pack: Wendy, Captain Jack Sparrow, and Jill
The Picks: For the human, the new Home Trail™ Hip Pack is my favorite. It keeps my hands free for scratching ears and rubbing bellies while ensuring my phone, keys, and leashes stay secure and dry on our wet winter romps. For the pups, Captain Jack's Sun Shower™ Coverall and Jill's Climate Changer™ Fleece Jacket keep them dry and warm on every outing.
Favorite Gift to Give: The Front Range™ Dog Leash and the Confluence™ Waterproof Dog Collar. Both are durable, stylish, and perfect for any pup in every season.
Favorite Winter Activity: Trekking out to the forest to cut down our Christmas tree, it's our tradition. Captain Jack Sparrow has skis for his wheelchair and off we go. We all love zooming through the snow in the Mount Hood National Forest in search of our perfectly imperfect tree.
Favorite Way to Unwind During the Holidays: Hitting the beach. There is nothing like a long walk on an empty, rainy, PNW beach. It's our happy place!

🇩🇪 Lulu & Oskar

The Pack: My boyfriend, my dog Oskar, and me
The Picks: Vert™ Coverall Dog Snow Suit
Favorite Gift to Give: Ruffwear booties or durable leashes — great for any canine adventurer.
Favorite Winter Activity: Winter hikes, and this season I want to try cross-country skiing and ski touring with my dog.
Favorite Way to Unwind During the Holidays: Slow mornings, cozy evenings, and recharging with quiet time in nature. Slowing down with a hot cup of tea, enjoying long walks in the snow, and spending intentional, quiet time with my loved ones.

🇬🇧 Siobhan, Roshe & Lunar

The Pack: Siobhan, Roshe, and Lunar
The Picks: The items that make up our favourite kit always are the Flagline™ Harness paired with the Roamer™ Bungee Lead. But as we go into the colder months in the Scottish highlands, an extra layer is always appreciated, and I feel like the new Climate Changer™ Fleece Vest is going to be a staple this winter.
Favorite Gift to Give: A Treat Trader™ Dog Treat Pouch is an ideal gift for both human and hound. But for something more dog specific, the FUNgi™ Toy Collection is fab.
Favorite Winter Activity: It doesn't really change through the seasons, it's always hiking! Though the hikes generally move to a lower level in the winter, it’s usually made up for by being a bit of a longer distance.
Favorite Way to Unwind During the Holidays: Cosying up in front of the fire with a Christmas movie on.

🇬🇧 Hollie, Hugo & Spencer

The Pack: Hollie, Hugo, and Spencer
The Picks: A hiking staple for us is always the Hi & Light™ Harness, paired with the Roamer™ Bungee Lead and the Double Track™ Lead Coupler. For warmth, I love to pop the Quinzee™ Insulated Vest on them, and I’m loving the Home Trail™ Hip Pack for keeping my things in on walks.
Favorite Gift to Give: There’s the joke that you know you have a dog when all of your pockets contain poop bags, so I think the Home Trail™ Hip Pack makes a very useful gift – it keeps everything you need and sits super comfortably. Now that daylight hours are dropping, lights are very important, and the Beacon™ Safety Light is awesome – by far the best we’ve used.
Favorite Winter Activity: It’s got to be snowy hikes. The boys love playing in the snow, and there’s something so special about seeing the Scottish mountains with their winter blankets on.
Favorite Way to Unwind During the Holidays: You can’t beat a cosy evening on the sofa. I enjoy knitting, so I’ll normally pop a movie on, the boys will tuck in beside me (or under my legs!), and we’ll just have a quiet one.

🇺🇸 Nicol & Kaia

The Pack: Nicol, Kevin, Kaia, and Ryuu
The Picks: I will forever reach for the Flagline™ Harness, and now pair it with the Quinzee™ Insulated Vest for warmth.
Favorite Gift to Give: For the pups, puzzle toys like the Porcini™, plus favourite treats to put in! For humans, something personalized like socks embroidered with their pup’s faces or mugs with clay miniatures of their dogs.
Favorite Winter Activity: We love running around the snow and sledding together.
Favorite Way to Unwind During the Holidays: Cuddled up in bed with cheesy holiday movies and all the yummy snacks.