Works exactly as described. It looks nearly identical to another portable overhead dog trolley system by another company that I first saw at a local camping supply store, but it was out of stock everywhere that I looked. I bought this hoping that it would be similar and so far it has totally met my expectations. I was looking for a safe option to tether my large 90lb dog that is not trustworthy off leash to not run around and pester everyone for treats (Great Pyranees is French for "Great at disaPYRing"), but he constantly gets himself tangled up in regular tie outs or can pull the anchor out of the ground when he puts his mind to it. This is a great way of giving him a bit of freedom right next to our campsite or picnic table for a little while while leaving our hands free to set up camp or cook. As long as you have 2 trees or other solid upright objects to wrap-around, it works fantastic. On one trip we actually tethered it between my car ( door frame) and a tree, and although it was closer to the ground it still worked great. There is a heavy duty double locking carabiner that slides along the rope that is easy to get a leash/long line on and off, but sturdy enough that even when my dog pulled on it with a running start it did not break. (Important Note: If it's not already obvious, you should not attach this to a collar, you need to put this on a well fitting harness so that if he does get a running start and pulls he doesn't snap his own neck. If your dog is an escape artist with harnesses like my fluffy goofball, look for a harness that has a 3rd strap around the belly that is *slightly* tighter than the rib cage, it is much harder for them to shimmy backwards out of that type of harness. ) Once he learned that the rope was solid enough that he wouldn't be able to yank it free like he would with the tie outs that anchor to the ground, he stopped trying to pull on it as hard as he could and just mellowed out with staying at leash length along the ropes run. Hooray! Now I can go camping and actually enjoy doing things other than holding my dogs leash the entire time while everyone else enjoys the camping trip. So far the rope seems to be holding up well to the constant friction of the carabiner running along it, and it doesn't have a lot of stretch/slack after it is tightened in place. It has gotten wet, I've rinsed mud off of it, I've set it up a couple of dozen times by now and it is still in great condition. The whole thing is light weight and packs down very compactly into its own storage bag that it comes with, which makes it easy to keep stored in my car at all times. The bright orange rope is reflective which is super helpful at night if you leave it set up at your camp you will see it with the least bit of light from your lantern or even moonlight. We have gotten a lot of questions and compliments about it at the campgrounds we've been at from other folks looking for a safe and easy way to keep a large dog close by, especially when you can't always keep a leash in your hand and carrying a large dog crate to fit a 90 pound dog on every camping trip is cumbersome if not impossible. This would make a great gift for anyone in your life who camps with their dog. 5/5 stars from me, and 4/4 paws from my dog Falcor who is probably thrilled that he can come on more camping trips with me now that I have a good way of keeping him close by. Read more
The media could not be loaded. This worked great we took our dog camping for the first time and this was perfect even though we had to add a little bit more rope but this length was great our dog was able to go back and forth and she had some free time to just wonder around. Even though she is not use to it she didn’t mind it at all. And even when she did pull hard enough she didn’t ripped it or it didn’t come undone. I highly recommend this. Thickness: thickness was perfect size Weight: easy to carry around not heavy at all and easy to use. Safety: The only thing was that it was kinda hard to see that we almost choked ourselves with it but that was the only bad thing about it Read more
The tie out cable for has been a fantastic addition to my camping gear. Setting it up took a few minutes, and it handled both my 50 lb and 85 lb dogs simultaneously without any issues. The cable is robust and provides plenty of room for them to move around freely, which is great for giving them some independence while keeping them safe. One of the things I really appreciate is its versatility. Not only does it work well as a tie-out system, but it also served as a makeshift fence for both dogs and people at our campsite. It created a clear boundary that kept the dogs from wandering off and even helped keep our area organized. The only minor downside is that it can be a bit cumbersome to pack up, but given its benefits, that's a small price to pay. This tie-out cable has proven to be a reliable and useful tool for camping trips, ensuring my dogs are secure and happy. If you’re looking for a durable and versatile solution for outdoor adventures with your dogs, this is definitely worth considering. Read more
Excellent quality, you will need to buy a lead to attach to the carabiner it does not come with one. However the rope is effective and sturdy. Easy to set up and great for my dog who loves going camping but may wonder off. This gives him the freedom he deserves while following leash laws in camp sites. Great product would buy again. Read more
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Works great. It's super easy to set up and after using it for a year now we have had no issues with wear and tear or the durability. The clip travels well along the line allowing my dog to walk and run easily without getting loose or getting tangled up. If you're going to take your dog camping or anywhere outdoors where you are worried about them getting loose then this is an excellent option. The line is plenty long enough to allow your dog to move around freely. I will say that when you are setting it up make sure you pull tightly if you are using all of the line. Because of the weight of rope it will sag in the middle if you don't pull it tight. Read more
I bought this when I went camping with my then 8 month old Rottweiler who weighed 100lb. He is now 9 months old. He actually did so well, that we didn't use it. Instead we hung a tarp on it for over our camp kitchen area. It was very easy to put up. This past weekend we went camping again. We did not suspend it at all this time. But we did use it. My husband and I hiked down to a waterfall at our camp site. We didn't want our dogs to jump into the water or to fall down the sharp rocks. I tied one end of this to a tree and the other end to my 134lb English Mastiff. It worked perfectly! She has lots or room to move around and she could see us. She did not try to chew threw the rope. She also did not pull on the rope. It was sturdy and I felt that she was very safe! I love the bright orange color. I also like the storage bag it comes with. This is a really good purchase and I am glad I bought it. I do have a tie out cord also to hook to this if I ever use it for my Rottie. He is a chewer and I am sure he would have chewed this up. We used the tie out cord for him and he did great. The hardware on this is very sturdy as well, it is really heavy duty!! Read more
