The Ruffwear Overcoat Fuse Insulated Vest is a two-in-one winter coat and harness, built for dogs who'd otherwise be wearing both stacked on top of each other. Instead of buying a coat and a harness separately, and dealing with straps digging through fabric or a coat bunching up underneath, you get one piece that does both jobs properly.
It's built for genuinely cold days, not just a chilly ten minutes round the block. A 640 denier shell handles the weather side, keeping rain and wind out with a water-repellent finish, while a 120g insulation layer sits under a polyester fleece lining for real warmth on the coldest walks.
The harness side is built in properly rather than added as an afterthought. There's an aluminium V-ring on the back for everyday walking and a reinforced webbing loop on the chest if your dog needs a front clip, so you get the choice of attachment without buying a harness on top. Side-release buckles make it quick to get on and off, and the vest shape is cut to fit a range of builds rather than one narrow silhouette.
Two zip pockets keep poo bags and other small essentials out of the way, and reflective trim plus two light loops (sized for the Ruffwear Beacon) help keep your dog visible on darker walks. One thing worth knowing: like most coats of this shape, it's built to keep the back and sides warm and dry rather than fully wrap the belly and chest, so if you're regularly out in deep or wet snow, it's worth checking your dog stays comfortable underneath too.
Why We Like It
- No separate harness to buy or layer underneath, coat and harness sorted in one piece
- 640 denier weather-resistant shell over a 120g insulation layer and fleece lining, built for proper cold rather than a light chill
- Aluminium V-ring on the back and a reinforced webbing loop on the chest, so you still get a choice of attachment
- Two zip pockets for treats, poo bags or a torch
- Reflective trim and two light loops, sized for the Ruffwear Beacon
- Side-release buckles for a quick, fuss-free fit
- Six sizes, XX-Small to X-Large
- Backed by Ruffwear's Trail Tested Promise against defects in materials and craftsmanship
Specification
Lead attachment points: Two. Anodised 6061-T6 aluminium V-ring on the back, reinforced webbing loop on the chest.
Shell: 640 denier polyester, 1,500mm waterproof rating, PFAS-free water-repellent finish. bluesign approved.
Insulation: 120g recycled polyester.
Lining: Polyester fleece, 30% recycled. bluesign approved.
Straps: 100% recycled polyester webbing.
Buckles: ITW Nexus side-release.
Other features: Two zip pockets. Reflective trim. Two light loops sized for the Ruffwear Beacon.
