Non-stop Dogwear Ramble Harness Long Review

About Non-stop Dogwear

Non-stop Dogwear was founded in Norway in 2009, and today, you can find their products in over 1,000 stores in 22 countries. We love their passion for designing the best-fitting dog harnesses to “release their potential,” as their slogan says. Their focus is on pulling harnesses and other types of equipment for skijoring, canicross, etc., but they also have a few harnesses more suited for everyday dog walks or hikes - like the Ramble Harness Long that we are just reviewing ;)

Non-stop Dogwear Ramble Harness Long

A lightweight harness for hikes, walks and light pulling

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About the Ramble Harness Long

The Ramble Long is a lightweight and highly adjustable dog harness designed for everyday use, hiking, and light pulling. Built with a longer body design, it provides better weight distribution when lifting the dog, making it suitable for hikes where occasional assistance is needed. A low-profile handle is placed at the top of the harness for a comfortable grip for lifting or helping dogs over obstacles.

The Ramble Long has six points of adjustment—two around the neck and four around the chest. This level of adjustability makes it especially useful for dogs with unique proportions.

It includes two leash attachment points: the placement of the yellow, sturdy rope attachment point on the back helps with distributing the pressure on the chest, while the font webbing loop can be used for mild no-pull training to redirect dogs who pull. The front attachment is not designed for strong pullers and this harness is not designed for pulling sports like canicross or bikejoring.

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The outer layer, inner lining, and webbing are made from 100% polyester, while the harness is padded with foam for added comfort. All buckles are from Duraflex and are bluesign-approved. For visibility in low-light conditions, the harness features 3M reflective details.

The Ramble Harness Long currently comes in a teal color and is available in five sizes, ranging from XS to XL. The harness weight varies by size, starting at 116 grams for XS and going up to 337 grams for XL which is still pretty light. The design is intentionally minimalist, covering only the essential areas of the dog’s body to reduce heat retention and allow for greater freedom of movement.

When it comes to care, the harness is machine washable at 30°C on a gentle cycle, though handwashing is recommended. It should not be tumble-dried.

Ramble Harness Long Sizing - Small vs. Medium Harness

Zu tends to be between sizes with her deep chest and small neck, which was also the case with this harness, so Non-stop sent us both to test them and compare sizes. Her deep chest always makes it hard to maintain armpit clearance when wearing a harness, which can risk chafing in that area and can also affect their range of shoulder motion.

Below, you see the medium and the small next to each other:

Small size

Medium size

The medium harness ended up being too long on her with the last strap being way behind the ribcage (especially with leash pressure), which is not how this harness is designed to fit. The concern with having the last strap behind the ribcage is that it puts pressure on the soft stomach area instead of keeping it over the ribcage.

This is especially a concern with harnesses having the leash attachment point farther back on the dog. This leash attachment placement helps to distribute the pulling force on the dog’s chest but also puts more pressure on the last strap. In the case of harnesses that have the leash attachment farther back (like this one), you want the last strap to be over the ribcage to prevent any injuries.

There are harnesses designed for escape artists with the last strap designed to be around the waist of the dog, but those harnesses have the leash attachment closer to the middle of the harness instead of all the way back.

With all this considered, the small harness fits Zulu better in this case, and that is the one we are using currently even though it provides less armpit clearance than the medium did.

As always, be sure the harness is a good fit for YOUR dog. If you need help deciding, read our article on harness fitting.

Ramble Harness Long Review

I was very excited to test the Ramble Harness Long after the original (short) Ramble Harness that we reviewed years ago.

The Ramble Harness Long is a minimalistic, practical harness. Its lightweight construction and soft materials make it a great option for warmer days or longer hikes where breathability and reduced coverage matter. At the same time, the harness feels secure and well-built, without unnecessary bulk.

The three-strap design and the handle are helpful when lifting or assisting the dog on technical terrain, or into vehicles, however, this is not designed for carrying the dog over a longer period. Its sizing range and design work better for dogs in-between sizes than the Rock Long Harness did, where the transversal strap limited its adjustability range of the last strap.

The Ramble Long held up well to extended use, the straps did not loosen up and the material still looks new. While on Zulu the small size doesn’t provide much armpit clearance, it didn’t chafe her over months of use but that’s always something to keep an eye on especially for dogs with less hair or sensitive skin.

We received many questions about using the yellow rope loop (Fisherman’s knot) as a leash attachment point. It is actually a very strong option mimicking a common solution used for sled dog harnesses. It makes it very easy to quickly attach the leash and you can also easily replace it if you would see any signs of fraying (which would still take a long time).

A downside of minimalistic harnesses is that you will experience more rotation to the side as there is no wide chest piece to prevent that - especially when on a leash. This is even more visible on Zulu’s deep chest as seen below.

Functionality review

No-pull correction: While it isn’t the main purpose of this harness, it can be used for light no-pull training. The longer design gives more stability to the harness and reduces the rotation/riding up on the neck when used with the front attachment point, which makes its steering power more effective. However it only has a webbing loop on the chest part which will fray overtime especially with daily use.
Running/Biking: If it fits your dog well, it is great for bikejoring, jogging, etc. as long as the dog runs next to you or doesn’t pull. This is not a pulling harness.
Hiking: It’s perfect! It has a handle on the back, dries fast, and is breathable.
City walk: Works well although the back attachment doesn’t provide a good steering power and control.
Easy to put on/adjust: It has four buckles, so you don’t need to lift a leg, although it has to go over the head. Adjusting is easy, however needing to adjust 6 straps means a lot of fine-tuning at the beginning.
Visibility: it has reflective details, but the harness doesn’t come in a high-visibility color at the moment.

Review Summary

Overall The Ramble Long Harness is a well-made, highly-adjustable, minimalistic harness that is great for summer hikes or wet adventures. Its design works best for dogs with a longer body so it can provide more armpit clearance without going beyond the ribcage. It is not for strong pullers but works very well for loose-leash sniffing sessions or off-leash adventures where the dog might need a lift here and there.