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Swamp Cooler Zip™ Cooling Dog Vest

Lightweight, form fitting

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Ruffwear's apparel features an active, tailored fit that hugs close to your dog's body, designed to move with their natural range of motion. Measurement is determined by your dog’s chest girth, measured around the widest part of the rib cage. Coverage may fit slightly shorter or longer depending on your dog’s proportions. If between sizes, size up for a more relaxed fit, or down for a more snug fit.

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Girth Back Measurement Size
13 - 17 in (33 - 43 cm) 9.5 - 13.5in (24 - 34cm) XXS
17 - 22 in (43 - 56 cm) 12.5 - 16.5in (32 - 42cm) XS
22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) 16 - 22in (41 - 56cm) S
27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) 19 - 25in (48 - 64cm) M
32 - 36 in (81 - 91 cm) 21 - 27in (53 - 69cm) L
36 - 42 in (91 - 107 cm) 25 - 31in (64 - 79cm) XL
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The Swamp Cooler Zip™ is a lightweight, streamlined solution for keeping dogs cool on hot-weather adventures. The snug-fitting vest with our Swamp Cooler™ Tech in the chest and belly panel uses moisture to help pull body surface heat away through evaporative cooling. The stretch fabric ensures a close fit for effective cooling and provides UPF 50+ sun protection. Just soak the vest in water, zip on your dog, and go.

How does Swamp Cooler™ Tech work? Learn more here about how that refreshing, just-stepped-out-of-a-lake feeling known as evaporative cooling helps keep your dog cool. Check out the Swamp Cooler™ Collection.

Form Fitting With Zippered Closure

To keep cooling effect close to the body

Lightweight Spandex

Lightweight spandex back panel rated to UPF 50+

Three-Layer Construction

Wicking outer layer: reflects heat, facilitates evaporation to disperse heat, and offers UPF 50+. Absorbent middle layer: stores water for evaporation. Mesh lining: keeps dog dry and comfortable.

Additional Features

  • Oversized armholes allow full range of motion
  • Soak with water to tap into our Swamp Cooler™ Tech

  • Materials

    • Upper: 80% polyester, 20% spandex
    • Outer Layer (bluesign® approved): polyester air mesh
    • Middle Layer: polyester felt
    • Lining (bluesign® approved): dry-weave polyester mesh
    • Zipper: YKK Vislon
    • Made in Vietnam

  • Care

    • Secure fasteners
    • Wash in cold water
    • Gentle cycle
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry

Swamp Cooler™ Zip Vest

  • About the Swamp Cooler™ Zip Vest

    Learn more about the Swamp Cooler™ Zip Vest from Monica.

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13-17 in (33-43 cm)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 147 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 122 Total 4 star reviews: 19 Total 3 star reviews: 6 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
Reviews Summary
Customers say this cooling vest helps their dogs stay comfortable in hot weather. Many note it stays wet and cool for extended periods during walks, hikes, and outdoor activities. The zip design fits well under harnesses and service vests. While some mention needing to rewet it periodically, users appreciate the lightweight material and full range of motion it provides. A few suggest more size options could help with fit, but most find it works effectively for both short and long-coated breeds.
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  • Karla E.
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    Swamp Cooler Zip™ Cooling Dog Vest Medium / Graphite Gray (033) / New
    I recommend this product
    Type of Activity Other
    Dog Shape Deep chested
    Dog Size Medium
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 hours ago
    Swamp Cooler Zip Vest

    I have only used the cooling vest once since I got it last week, but it seems to be working well. Oddly, the thing that I like best about it is where the zipper is placed. My biggest concern with getting the vest was that it needed to be safe for my service Dog to wear under his vest. I used to volunteer as a character (Louise, the meerkat) at our local zoo. We wore ice vests under our costumes, but we were told to watch for certain symptoms because when you’re overheated the ice vests can cause pneumonia. That’s why I was concerned about the swamp cooler vest. A Ruffwear rep 89 bucks an89 bucks a month assured me that it would be safe for Nash to wear under his service dog vest so I decided to give it to go.

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  • John D.
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    Swamp Cooler Zip™ Cooling Dog Vest XLarge / Graphite Gray (033) / New
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    Stays wet for a long time.

    Good purchase, fits well under the vest/harness, stays wet for a long time and allows us to be active in hotter temperatures.

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  • Michelle D.
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    Swamp Cooler Zip™ Cooling Dog Vest XSmall / Blue Mist (475) / New
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Swamp cooler vest

    The extra small fits my Boston terrier perfectly. She loves it! Easy to put on and takeoff. I recommend this product.

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  • Menna M.
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    Swamp Cooler Zip™ Cooling Dog Vest Medium / Aurora Teal (421) / New
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Works great

    Had my pup wear this for the first time on a bike ride and I went to check on him an hour or so after the ride and his chest was still nice and cool from the ride despite the hot weather. Excited to put this to the test some more this summer!

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  • Terry Z.
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    Swamp Cooler Zip™ Cooling Dog Vest
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Great product

    Keeps my dog cool!

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