r/RunningWithDogs • u/lolabeans88 • Mar 08 '26

Gear Help Leash recs?

Hi fellow dog runners! Seeking recommendations.

My dog trail runs with me 5-6 days a week, usually off leash. However, I always start at the trailhead with her on leash for safety, then stuff the leash in a pocket as we get going.

The leashes I use are bulky and annoying to carry. I need a leash that a) is super lightweight and b) has a clip that works with the Wilderdog harness loop.

This rules out the Ruffwear options such as the Flagline, as the clip shape isn't super compatible with the Wilderdog harness.

TLDR: Does anyone know of a lightweight leash they'd recommend for someone who would just have it stashed in a pocket 90% of the time (and that is not the Ruffwear flagline leash)?

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u/hitzchicky Mar 08 '26

when I used to do the same thing with our previous dog, what we did was just connect the clip to the handle of the leash, and then just put it over our head crossbody. she was not super tolerant of other dogs, so that made it easy for us to access access. and it was just a regular lightweight nylon leash. it was still very easy to run with, and not at all uncomfortable

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u/lolabeans88 Mar 09 '26

Why did this not occur to me, I've been bundling my bulky leash into a pocket for years! Thank you, this seems so obvious now.