# Outdoor Dog Gear Petco Has Teamed Up with Backcountry to Launch New Outdoor Collection for Dogs By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backcountry References: [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2022/05/02/petco-teams-up-with-online-retailer-backcountry-to-target-camping-canines/?sh=57f7ffa764d8) & [Petco](http://Petco.com)  American pet retail giant [Petco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human) has teamed up with Backcountry, a [camping and hiking equipment brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tractor-supply), to launch an outdoor apparel and accessories collection for dogs titled Backcountry x Petco. With the new partnership, Petco is finding a unique way to connect with dog owners, further separating itself from competing pet retailers. The Backcountry x Petco aims to appeal to dog owners who are also outdoor lovers. “There’s a whole new generation of pet parents eager to explore the outdoors - and bring their pets along for the ride,” he said. The products are designed to be durable and suitable for activities like camping and hiking," said Aaron Weiss, senior vice president of owned brands at Petco. The collection will consist of 54 items including travel mats, dog sleeping bags, foldable crates, leashes, harnesses, flotation devices, and canine apparel. Image Credit: petco.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Dog Gear:** Collaboration between Petco and Backcountry to Launch New Outdoor Collection for Dogs. - **Durable Dog Equipments:** Incorportaing durable and multipurpose equipments in pet industry. - **Pets and Adventure:** Providing pet owners a chance to enjoy adventure trips with their pets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Industry:** Introducing new product lines in pet industry to boost sales. - **Outdoor Industry:** Collaborating with pet industry to create new market opportunities. - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** Offering more travel opportunities to pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Forward Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-trail-collection.md) - [Adventure-Ready Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-trail.md) - [Outdoor-Specific Canine Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-stream-pet-food.md) - [Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Retro Athletic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-accessories-collection.md) - [Cat-Specific Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-reddy-collection-for-cats.md) - [Home Hardware Pet Store Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-petco-storeinastore-concept.md) - [Expansive Seasonal Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-merry-makings-holiday-collection.md)