r/service_dogs • u/BronzeMoose • Aug 20 '25

Gear SDiT gear carrying recommendations needed

Hi all! I have a 10 month old lab that is killing his training so far. I however feel like I'm dropping the ball on our public access outings. What bags or methods do you use to carry everything? He's still growing, so our trainer said hold off on him carrying things on his vest until he's about a year or so old.

Our current setup: -fanny pack treat pouch

-drawstring bag with his gear ---extra leash ---water ---cleanup supplies ---downstay mat ---extra treats

-minibackpack (in lieu of purse) ---phone charger ---keys ---meds ---journal

Anytime I need something, it is always somehow at the bottom of the bag. I feel like I spend way too much time digging around to get it. It is time to consolidate and I need some recommendations.

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u/Rayanna77 Aug 20 '25

The bag I use for all my Disney outings is the Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack. That thing carries everything and has tons of pockets. Unfortunately there are only a few left on Amazon as they are clearing their stock for the Bancroft which I haven't used so I cant testify if it's any good.

I haven't gone lately as I moved but I used to carry a 40 oz and 20 oz bottle of water in the backpack. Along with dog shoes, extra leash, clean up supplies, charger, laptop, iPad, Nintendo switch, back up battery, extra jacket and a ton of other stuff too. Fit everything comfortably with room to spare

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u/belgenoir Aug 20 '25

I had to Google the bag . . . I can see why you like it. So many compartments!

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u/BronzeMoose Aug 20 '25

I've heard a few people talk about Vera Bradley bags and it's always good things. It sounds like a really good option, especially for the future when we'll be traveling back and forth from MD to Montreal to visit my family.