Our picks of bags for long dog walks
5 picks, updated 17 September 2026
A dog walking bag earns its place once a walk runs past an hour. By then you are carrying water, a folding bowl, a drying cloth, a phone and keys, and these five are built around that load.
These five split between crossbody bags, which sit at the hip and are easy to reach into, and bumbags, which carry weight close to the body. Both wear hands free, so the lead stays in your hand.
Our picks
- 1
Barking Bags
The Original Dog Walking Bag
Why we picked it
Barking Bags were created by dog walkers in Britain and took this bag to BBC Dragons' Den. It is laid out around a walk, with an easy reach treat section, a bag dispenser and a large compartment with a waterproof lining for a phone. Breathable side pockets hold a bottle or a soggy ball, and one draws closed with a toggle. The strap extends to 130 centimetres, and a one year guarantee covers manufacturing faults.
- Type
- Walking bag
- Best for
- Long and multi dog walks
- Price band
- £££
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- 2
FETCHPACK
Canvas Dog Walking Bag
Why we picked it
Canvas is the reason to choose this one, because a cotton based shell suits a muddy lane. The flap front has a quick pocket for bags or a tennis ball, and inside there is a clear pouch for treats alongside a bottle holder. FETCHPACK list the exterior as water resistant, so kit stays dry in a shower. The strap adjusts to sit across the body.
- Type
- Crossbody bag
- Best for
- Country and muddy walks
- Price band
- ££
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- 3
COOWONE
Crossbody Dog Walking Bag
Why we picked it
This reads as a bag first, which is why some owners will prefer it on a town walk. Four large zip pockets plus inner card pockets keep treats, bags and a phone apart, and the 290T nylon wipes clean with a damp cloth. The zips and buckles are metal. The whole bag weighs 0.24 kilograms, and the strap adjusts from 87 to 147 centimetres.
- Type
- Crossbody bag
- Best for
- Everyday walks in town
- Price band
- £
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- 4
AGPTEK
Dog Walking Bumbag
Why we picked it
When a walk runs to two hours you want water and somewhere for the treats, and this carries both on the hips. Two retractable bottle holders hold bottles with elastic bands and snap away flat when they are empty. The snack pouch lifts out for washing, or clips to the side D-ring for more room. AGPTEK list the shell as 210D waterproof nylon with a waterproof zip.
- Type
- Bumbag
- Best for
- Long walks and classes
- Price band
- ££
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- 5
Waterfly
3L Large Bumbag
Why we picked it
A hiking bumbag that takes to a long dog walk happily. Three litres of room, four outside pockets and a main compartment that opens like a suitcase, with three dividers inside to keep things in order. Waterfly list the shell as water resistant nylon, with a breathable mesh back that keeps air moving against you. Reflective webbing on both sides helps on a dark lane.
- Type
- Bumbag
- Best for
- Long walks and days out
- Price band
- ££
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barking Bags The Original Dog Walking Bag | Walking bag | Long and multi dog walks | £££ |
| 2 | FETCHPACK Canvas Dog Walking Bag | Crossbody bag | Country and muddy walks | ££ |
| 3 | COOWONE Crossbody Dog Walking Bag | Crossbody bag | Everyday walks in town | £ |
| 4 | AGPTEK Dog Walking Bumbag | Bumbag | Long walks and classes | ££ |
| 5 | Waterfly 3L Large Bumbag | Bumbag | Long walks and days out | ££ |
Questions people ask
Crossbody dog walking bag or bumbag?
A crossbody bag is easier to reach into while you walk and suits a mix of treats and kit. A bumbag carries heavier loads like water comfortably, because the weight sits on your hips.
What should I pack in a dog walking bag?
Water and a folding bowl, poo bags, a few treats, a phone and keys, and a small towel in winter. That is the load these five are built around, and each one has a home for every piece of it.
Where do I put a full poo bag?
In a separate pocket that closes, away from your phone and treats. Barking Bags has a toggled drawstring side pocket for exactly this, and the breathable side pockets on the same bag keep a wet ball apart too.