For more than 40 percent of the Appalachian Trail, national park regulations state that dogs must be leashed--a good idea in any case for over-all safety and others' comfort out in the backcountry.  (See our advice on hiking with pets.)

So, do it in style with this colorful leash--about 68 inches from the end of the handle to the latch, with a forest background and a pattern of A.T. monograms every few inches.

You can complete the outfit with a matching collar, too!