My dog overheats easily which means he needs access to water all the time – even on the road or when we’re walking through the neighbourhood. That’s why I (and my dog) love the gulpy – it’s a water carrier and fountain in one.

Just fill the container with water, flip it open and water comes out into the blue part for the dog to drink. No leaks, no messes, no bowls to carry around or water bottles to share. So convenient that I keep one in the car and one at home. It’s also small enough to fit in a backpack or purse.

The real handiness came when my dog had surgery and was immobile – couldn’t even sit up to drink out of his regular bowl. I made sure to give him lots of water from the gulpy which he could easily drink. It made his recover so much easier.

BUY AT: REI

I travel a lot with my dog and carrying two bowl for water and food plus bags for his kibble was getting to be a tiresome packing task. So when I saw the pet travel container I was a happy girl, thinking about all the weekend getaways that would become so much easier to take.

What I love about this set is that it’s easy. The two bowls flank either side, you fill the container with kibble and it’s all held together with a handle. It holds about a weekends worth of food for my 55lb dog which is great. Anything longer and I might consider bringing two. But having these bowls gives my dog a sense of consistency whilst on the road and helps me to remember to bring everything home.

BUY AT: The Container Store