The Ottimo Journal

Notes on hydration, design, and life with a dog.

A first hike goes wrong less often from bad luck than from overpacking, overestimating distance, and underestimating water.

"Eco-friendly" gets stamped on almost anything now. Here's what the label should actually mean before you trust it on pet gear.

Heat sneaks up on dogs faster than it does on people. Here's how to read the early signs before a hot walk turns into an emergency.

The best dog travel gear isn't the gear with the most features — it's the gear simple enough that you'll actually bring it every time.

Three patents, one everyday object. A look at the mechanical thinking behind Otto's rotating bowl and magnetic seal.

Dogs overheat faster than we do and can't tell us when they're thirsty. Here's how to keep your hiking partner properly hydrated.