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Keep it Cool
The Swamp Cooler Zip Vest keeps dogs cool and comfortable during fast-paced, high-energy adventures by combining shading and evaporative cooling for maximum efficiency. Just soak in water, zip on your dog, and go.

Swamp Cooler Zip Vest
The light and sleek design disperses heat from the dog’s core through a shade-providing polyester-spandex blend and Ruffwear’s Swamp Cooler Tech.

Zippered Closure
The formfitting design and zippered closure keep the cooling effect close to the dog’s body.

Cooling Layers
A lightweight spandex back panel is rated to UPF 50+, while the middle layer stores water and the outer layer facilitates evaporation.

Oversized Armholes
Oversized armholes allow for full range of motion so dogs can explore uninhibited.

Just Soak in Water
All you have to do is soak the Swamp Cooler Zip Vest in water to tap into our Swamp Cooler Tech.
Product Dimensions : 20.51 x 12.99 x 2.01 inches; 4.66 ounces
Item model number : 05452-033M
Date First Available : November 18, 2024
Manufacturer : Ruffwear
ASIN : B0DNGJF12B
Best Sellers Rank: #81,930 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #61 in Dog Lifejackets #869 in Dog Cold Weather Coats
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All day cooling: Formfitting design with a zippered closure keeps the cooling effect close to your dog’s body, while oversized armholes allow full range of motion for active adventures.
Lightweight sun protection: The spandex back panel is rated UPF 50+, offering lightweight sun coverage to keep your dog cool in hot conditions.
Stay dry and comfortable: Mesh lining keeps your dog dry while the wicking outer layer reflects heat and facilitates evaporation for enhanced cooling performance.
Cooling made simple: Soak the vest with water to activate our Swamp Cooler Tech — the middle layer absorbs and stores water for continuous cooling.
Designed for adventure: Lightweight materials and thoughtful construction make it ideal for outdoor activities, ensuring your dog stays cool and comfortable on the go.
13 reviews for Ruffwear, Swamp Cooler Zip Dog Vest, Evaporative Cooling for Hot Weather, Graphite Gray, Medium
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$24.99
GM –
Good cooling vest
My male Malinois has Lar Par and tendsto be warm. I need to keep him cool asmuch as possible. This wet suit helpsin summer. The zipper is plastic, andsometimes a little difficult if he getsdirt in it. Otherwise, it has really helpedmy dog.
Grace –
The only cooling vest that has worked for my fully black husky.
I have a working husky cattle dog mix and this cooling vest has SAVED him during our 9 mile workdays outdoors in the August heat. It’s easy to wet, wring, wash, and I love that it’s lightweight! It helps to reflect some sun so he’s not baking. When I take it off the area where the cooling vest sits is COOL TO THE TOUCH!!
Nancy Kies McCluskey –
Keeps it’s cool!
Bought this for my weimaraner because he runs HOT. If it his 70 degrees he’s panting. This vest works really well and keeps him cool for our hikes. Easy to clean. The zipper can be a smidge tricky but if you dog isn’t a squirmy worm should you have no problem getting it on! It fits smoothly under a harness. So glad I bought one for him.
mboy –
Difficult sizing
The quality seemed pretty good as far as the material and cooling components. I can see how the zipper is not super strong. However the large was way too big and the medium was too small for my dog and it’s not adjustable.
Delaney Fouts –
Works great!
I could not recommend this product more! This is the only thing that got my dog through a summer camping trip in Arizona, Utah, and Joshua Tree. She was kept cool the entire time. I have no idea how it works, but its truly amazing how cold this gets. The difference that it made for my dog was noticeable from the time we put it on her. She immediately stopped panting and seemed very relaxed and happy. She wore it for weeks and it is still as good as when it first got it. Its very durable. It fits her perfectly as well and is a light weight solution. This was a great deal.
Frank McKay –
Terrible
We took this in our walk and the very first time using it, the zipper broke before the walk was even over. Also the size is not accurate my dog should have been an xl and the fabric covers his lower abdomen like picture but the negative part is having to constantly rolling it up when he stops on the walk multiple times to use the bathroom. Sadly we cannot return it due to it being barely outside the time period. We were hoping to exchange it for even just a new one with a not faulty zipper to give it a second try but we have no way to contact the seller. Hoping to find a way soon.
Magdalena Bdk. –
The best cooling vest!
I am so happy I found this vest! My two Pomeranians get so hot during our trips and the vest was life changing. It took only a few minutes after putting the vest on, for my dog to feel comfortable! I originally bought one vest in a pet store, while we were traveling and the second had to purchase through Amazon. Honestly, one of the best ways to cool off your dog! It is made of a fabric similar to bathing suit, and the way the vest works if it is being kept wet with cold water. The photo of my dog was taken on 80’s degrees day, and she was finally feeling comfortable.
K&L JC –
Great brand, sizing/fabric needs improvement
Sizing is a bit off. I love Ruffwear products because they last through extensive use, but this vest sizing runs a bit larger than I expected. The fabric material is not comparable to their winter dog jackets which fit snuggly; this vest was loose at the chest cavity. I purchased the same sizing I use for other Ruffwear gear but the underside just seemed hang and didn’t seem to serve a purpose.
EAK27 –
We love this cooling vest. Me, my husband, my dog walker, and my dog. It’s great, it works really well to keep my dog happy and cool when walks would otherwise be unpleasant. My dog is a corgi x blue heeler, with mostly black fur along his back and sides, so he is a magnet for heat and sun and his double coat really traps that heat. This vest is the solution, just a quick soak in water, then put it on and go. It effectively reflects the sun, and the evaporative cooling keeps him nice and cool (I regularly check under the vest to ensure it is working well). So our walks and outside time can be far longer than they otherwise would be. This is the second one we have ordered, as we needed a bigger size this year than last year. I initially bought this vest based on a recommendation from a neighbour, and I recommend it to anybody with a dog (a friend got one for her large doodle, and they love it too).
Alex –
My Swiss shepherd is quite high-drive and never stops even if she’s about to overheat. When wearing the wet vest I’ve noticed that not only her chest and armpits are cooler but also her paws and nose. Still her belly and inner thighs keep being pretty hot so I wish there was a longer version.I’m re-wetting the vest about every 20 minutes for optimal cooling. Keep in mind that this isn’t magic – it cools them down to some extent but they could still overheat if it’s too hot outside or if they are doing high intensity activities for longer periods of time.It’s awesome for agility since it doesn’t restrict the body movements in any way.As other users mentioned you should be careful with the zipper it feels fragile and the mesh could be hard to clean if the dogs gets into thick mud or sticky grass.My 28kg Swiss shepherd wears size L.
aiaitan –
中に手を入れると冷たいので涼しいのだと思う。背中部分は乾きが早いが濡れている時は涼しそうです。買って良かった!ただ濡らしてぎゅっと絞っても、座った時に水が垂れ車移動時シートが濡れるので注意が必要です。濡らす量を調整すれば良いのかもしれませんが、難しい。
Goldie –
Pour les canicules c’est parfait ! Mon petit (8.5 kg) chien a porté ce manteau tout l’été dans le sud de la France. Nous étions dans un club de plage et ce manteau a sauvé mon chien ! Je le mouillais et le manteau toutes les 2 heures, et il était détendu, à l’ombre, avec une casquette de baseball sur la tête et un petit bol d’eau pliable. Il dormait. L’année prochaine, j’apporterai son tapis de refroidissement pour couvrir également le matelas de plage. Je suis tellement contente d’avoir acheté ce manteau pour mon chien. Il était plus confortable que l’année dernière sans manteau! Utilisez le tableau des tailles – c’est bien.
らんちゃんママ –
冷たさが長持ちして動きやすい。犬が気に入って、散歩するのを喜んでいます。ファスナーがしっかりとしていて、しかも着せやすい。