Kelly Lund

Kelly Lund is Paths & Paws' Gear & Tech Specialist, bringing data-driven analysis to dog hiking equipment. With a background in mechanical engineering and a passion for backcountry adventures, Kelly approaches gear testing with scientific rigor.

Hiking with Jasper, his 95-pound German Shepherd, Kelly has logged over 2,000 trail miles testing harnesses, packs, boots, and safety gear. He measures, weighs, and documents everything—from buckle failure points to abrasion patterns after 50-mile trips.

Kelly's reviews start with specific field observations and dive into the engineering "why" behind gear performance. He specializes in load distribution mechanics, material durability testing, and understanding how gear performs under real trail conditions with large, powerful dogs.

His technical depth helps readers understand not just what works, but why it works—and more importantly, when it might fail.