Liam O'Connell

Outdoor-focused handler testing welfare-first gear on real trails—balancing freedom, recall, and safety in changing conditions.

Adventure expands safely when recall and visibility come first.

At dusk on a busy trailhead, my dog spotted deer across the valley. A reflective Y-harness and 10-meter biothane line kept visibility and grip while we practiced recall at a safe distance. Mud, rain, roots—no problem. If gear fails here, freedom shrinks. Field testing keeps adventure humane.

I privilege durability and wet-grip handling over ultralight trends.