Mt. Hoodie Warming Neck Gaiter | Ruffwear

A little extra warmth for cold noses, chilly ears and dogs who refuse to admit they're cold. 

Sometimes your dog doesn't need a full-on winter coat.

Sometimes they just need a bit of extra “ooh, that's cosy” around their neck.

Enter the Ruffwear Mt. Hoodie Warming Neck Gaiter — a clever, reversible fleece neck warmer that adds warmth exactly where your dog needs it, without turning their entire outfit into an expedition.

And because this is Ruffwear, it has a few tricks up its sleeve...

It turns into a hood. 

Cosy one side. Weather-ready the other.

The Mt. Hoodie is reversible, giving you two different sides depending on what the weather is doing.

One side is made from soft, insulating 260g recycled polyester fleece, giving your dog that lovely warm-and-snuggly feeling.

Flip it around and you've got a lightweight polyester side designed to help block wind and cold.

So whether you're heading out for a crisp morning walk or tackling a proper chilly adventure, you've got a little extra protection around your dog's neck and head.

Wait... it becomes a hood?

Yep.

The adjustable cinch lets you tighten the gaiter around your dog's neck to capture warmth and keep chilly draughts out.

But tighten it a little further and...

BOOM. Dog hood

It gives extra coverage over your dog's ears — particularly handy on those properly cold, windy walks when your dog is wondering why you brought them outside in the first place.

Perfect for layering

The Mt. Hoodie isn't designed to replace your dog's main coat.

That's actually part of what makes it so useful.

Wear it on its own for an extra layer of warmth, or add it underneath/alongside your dog's existing Ruffwear apparel when temperatures really start to drop.

Ruffwear specifically designed it as a modular piece that can be layered with other gear.

Brilliant for chilly walks

We love it for:

Crisp autumn mornings
Cold winter walks
Windy adventures
Camping trips
Mountain and countryside adventures
Dogs who feel the cold
Adding warmth underneath a bigger coat
Senior dogs that feel the cold
Blustery beach walks

It's particularly handy for dogs who don't need a full coat but appreciate a little extra insulation around their neck and ears.

Little details. Big difference.

There's also a reflective accent to help improve visibility when you're out in low light because winter walks have a habit of becoming evening walks rather quickly.

And when your dog is wearing a full Ruffwear outfit, the Mt. Hoodie slots neatly into your layering system.

Why Bob thinks you'll love it

✔ Reversible design
✔ Warm recycled fleece on one side
✔ Lightweight wind-blocking polyester on the other
✔ Adjustable cinch keeps warmth in and draughts out
✔ Converts from neck gaiter into a hood
✔ Extra coverage for your dog's ears
✔ Reflective detailing for low-light visibility
✔ Great for layering with other dog coats
✔ Packs down easily for adventures

Finding the right size

The Mt. Hoodie is sized by your dog's neck circumference.

Not sure which size your dog needs?

Give us a shout. We're dog gear nerds and we'd much rather help you get it right than have you ordering, returning and ordering again. 

Bob's verdict

Small piece of kit. Surprisingly useful.

The Mt. Hoodie is one of those dog-walking accessories you don't realise you need until you have one. Then suddenly it's the thing you grab whenever the temperature drops.

Ruffwear. Built for dogs who live for every day adventures.

Materials

• Fleece: 260 g 100% recycled polyester fleece with anti-pilling finish
• Lining: 30 denier polyester (bluesign® approved)
• Cinch: Elastic cord and cord lock
• Made in Vietnam

Care

• Wash in cold water, gentle cycle
• Use mild detergent
• Hang to dry
• Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean