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Going dog sledding without the right equipment can be incredibly risky, especially if you are going to be sledding in adverse weather conditions. While there are literally hundreds of different things you could potentially need while out dog sledding there are a few necessary pieces of equipment that you should never leave home without. One of the most important things to carry with you at all times is a few spare harnesses in case a harness breaks. If a harness breaks and you don’t have an extra or a way to repair it your entire dog sled team will be unbalanced and much less effective. Since most dog sledding occurs in the wilderness where you are far away from help if something goes wrong you also need to bring the appropriate equipment to prepare for an emergency. In addition to the appropriate cold weather clothing which you should always have on any dog sled trip it would also be a good idea to bring a small tent or at the very least a cold weather sleeping bag in case somethi...

It is a given fact that before you are able to play dog sledding, you must consider the different factors first. One of which is definitely your equipments since without these, dog sledding would truly never be possible. Moreover as time passes by, the equipments used in dog sledding totally evolved such as from the “komatiks” of the Inuit’s to the sled of today’s generation. With the different complete dog equipments, you are able to play dog sledding effectively! You could also definitely enjoy this sport more if you have the complete equipment needed. Furthermore, in choosing your dog sledding equipments you must often remember that not all expensive materials are durable or long-lasting, since good quality dog sled equipments need not be expensive. When you choose your equipments, you should also always remember that it should suit your taste and you are satisfied with it. Another factor that you must consider is the durability of the product in order for it to last long. With ...

Dog sledding has a history of thousand years. It was started when the Inuit made their first sled known as “komatik”. The equipment needed for dog sledding has evolved since then. The sled, gang-line everything has been improved a great deal, but the overall structure remains pretty much the same. The main equipments needed for dog sledding incorporates the following: SLED: The main part of dog sledding equipment is the sled. Dog sledding was possible with the invention of sled. The first sled was made by the Inuit. It was made from various kinds of wood like birch or ash. A sled has to be strong and flexible as well as water proof. So, a lot of care should be taken in making a sled. Inuit also used another type of sled called basket sled. It was made from mid-range floating basket. These two kinds of sled are still common today. But modern sled builders are experimenting with other materials like fiberglass, aluminums etc. DOG HARNESS: Dog harness is the straps used to hold the sled ...