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Whether you’re going on a leisurely vacation or an active, outdoorsy adventure, it’s generally made twice as nice by the presence of your dog! But since room in one’s luggage (or packed-to-the-brim RV) is always at a premium, adding your pup’s belongings to the mix can seem a bit daunting. That’s where travel dog bowls come in. While furry companions can probably last a few days without their favorite blanket or artfully chewed stuffed toy, they’ll always need accessible food and water.
And no matter the type of trip, after looking into the best travel dog bowls, we discovered the Dexas Popware Elevated Feeder (available at Amazon for $16.99) should become your go-to travel dog bowl when you’re on the go. This travel dog bowl comes with sturdy, yet collapsible travel-friendly legs that fold out, so your pup can drink and sip from this travel dog bowl in a safe and comfortable posture. But we also found there are more travel dog bowls that are custom-made for specific types of travel, so we made sure to examine all of the best travel dog bowls available!
One of our favorite things about the Dexas Popware Elevated Feeder is its collapsible legs, which means your pup doesn't have to hunch over.
Stackable, airtight canisters are Ideal for camping
Clips to outside of bag for easy carrying
Affordable
Bulky
Perfect for long car or plane trips
Hold 3 quarts of water
Leakproof
Too bulky to take on basic walks
Lightweight
Quick-drying fabric
1.8 Liter capacity
Wide, weighted base
Comparatively expensive
Not dishwasher safe
Made from food grade PVC and BPA-free silicone
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime Warranty
A bit unsteady, which can cause spillage
Unique side-by-side design
Contains spills
Dishwasher-safe
Awkward to store
Made from FDA-approved, BPA-free plastic
Dishwasher safe
Neither sturdy nor stable
Prone to spillage.
Since the best travel dog bowls are made for use on the go (often during restrictive activities such as hiking, camping or car riding), portability is of utmost importance. The best travel dog bowls should be light enough to carry—either easy to stash inside or be clipped onto the outside—preferably collapsible, and can be stored in small spaces.
Since these travel dog bowls will frequently be used when on rough, dirty terrain, such as on trails or in the woods, they should be made of easy to clean and quick drying materials, that don’t hold onto odors/bacteria, and are sturdy enough to sit on rocky, grassy surfaces (or on a hotel room rug) without tipping over.
Certain travel dog bowls are also best for a specific type of travel—small, collapsible vessels made of silicone or cloth are ideal for hiking, travel dog bowls with long-term food storage options are the best travel dog bowls for camping, and travel dog bowls with non-spill features are especially equipped for planes, trains, and automobiles.
The best travel dog bowls should be easy to clean. To keep your travel dog bowl clean, the dishwasher is your best bet since it kills bacteria well. Of course, not every travel dog bowl will be dishwasher safe, so you’ll want to consider some alternative ways to clean your travel dog bowl.
You can also wash your travel dog bowl by hand with hot water and dish soap. Scrub the travel dog bowl well before rinsing it with hot water. In addition, you can kill bacteria in your travel dog bowl by letting it soak in vinegar to remove any odors.
If your cat is able to reach your travel dog bowl in order to eat, then you can certainly do so. If you plan on putting cat food in your travel dog bowl, then just be sure to clean the travel dog bowl well before doing so. You don’t want the cat and dog to be eating each other’s food since they are made for different animals. It would be best to get your cat their own cat bowl and leave the travel dog bowl for your pup.
Sarah Zorn
Contributor
Sarah Zorn is a food writer, cookbook author, and product tester for Reviewed, Wirecutter and the Food Network. She regularly contributes to outlets such as Saveur, Esquire, and Civil Eats, and has very much passed her food obsessions down, as her beloved rescue hound, Rowdy, regularly deglazes his kibble bowl.
Lily Hartman
Staff Writer, Search
Lily Hartman is a staff writer who also enjoys writing magazine articles about health and outdoor recreation. In her free time, she likes to hike, camp, run, and lift weights.
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