Jogging set for walking the dog before sunrise

Short answer: Before sunrise the air is cool and often damp, and you walk at an easy pace. A soft jogging set with a fit that gives room for your stride keeps you comfortably warm, and you can pull a jacket over it if it is cold.

Why the morning walk needs its own clothes

Before sunrise the temperature is at its lowest, and you often walk slowly while the dog sniffs around. The body makes less heat than on a run, so clothing must keep warmth in without weighing you down. A jogging set is simple, because top and trousers share the same softness.

Fit for walks and squats

You bend down, stand up again and walk on all kinds of ground. Choose trousers with room at the knee and thigh, so they do not pull when you crouch to pick something up. The waist should stay put without pinching, and the legs should not drag in wet grass.

The top that can be adjusted

A sweat top with a zip or a neck that opens makes it easy to regulate heat when you walk faster or get warm. You simply open or close it. If the morning is cold, a thin long sleeve top underneath can add a layer without taking much room.

Layers and wind

Wind takes heat away quickly, so an outer layer over the jogging set is a good idea if you own a jacket. Think in layers, not one thick piece, so you can shed something when the sun comes up. You can see possible layers under long sleeve models.

Darkness, reflection and safety

Before sunrise you are not always easy to see. Choose lighter or reflective items you already own, and carry a small light if the path is dark. Clothing does not make you visible by itself, so think about the dog's lead and your own route, especially near roads.

Softness against the skin early in the morning

You put the jogging set on before you are fully awake. It should feel soft without rough seams, so nothing rubs when you are out for several quarters of an hour. Soft fabric against the skin makes the walk feel lighter, even when the dog wants to go as far as usual.

Washing when the dog has been in mud

Mud and dog hair come with walking a dog. Brush off what is dry before you wash, and wash following the care label at a low temperature without fabric softener. Hang the clothes to dry so no damp stays behind. With two sets you always have something clean for the next morning.

The rest of the clothes for daily walks

If you walk every morning, trousers with a good fit are an advantage, and you will find them under bamboo sweat for men and bamboo sweatpants for men. Choose by fit rather than by name, and test whether you can move freely.

Frequently asked questions

What is best for the morning dog walk?

A soft jogging set with room to bend and a top that opens makes it easy to regulate heat. Add an outer layer if the wind picks up.

Should the jogging set fit tight or loose?

Loose enough that you can walk, bend and pick things up without pulling, but not so loose that the legs drag in wet grass.

How do I wash a jogging set after mud?

Brush off what is dry first, then wash following the care label at a low temperature without fabric softener. Hang it to dry so no damp stays behind.

See our range of women's bamboo jogging set.