This holiday season, give a gift that will solve your favorite dog lover’s problem of where to stash pet waste until they find a trash can. PoopPac, a company specializing in pet care innovations, recently introduced the industry’s first portable pet waste carrier. Designed to be both stylish and functional, the PoopPac makes a great gift for dog walkers who are tired of holding the smelly bag while out with their pooch.

People everywhere bag their dog’s waste and then carry it with them until they can locate a place to toss it. With a leash in one hand and a poop-filled bag in the other, there’s practically no way to sip a beverage or take a cell phone call without experiencing a too-close-for-comfort encounter. PoopPac was designed with the dog walker in mind. Manufactured in the U.S.A., its durable, lightweight, rigid design ensures your package is stored safely and odor free, leaving you ‘hands free’ to enjoy your walk.

Within weeks of launching, PoopPac won the Editors’ Choice Award 2010 from Pet Product News. Each year, the leading publication’s evaluators select a handful of new products for its awards, which are based on innovation, function or design, or a combination of all three; “Our editors were impressed with PoopPac… The sturdy construction and practical all-in-one design make this a must-have for dog owners.”

PoopPac comes with a built-in belt clip, and a removable wrist lanyard and optional shoulder strap. PoopPacs rigid design means it can be attached to a backpack, belt loop, leash or even a stroller, safely thrown in your car or under the stroller ensuring no mess and no smell.

Available in black with a choice of seven zipper colors, PoopPac measures 7”w x 5.5” h x 3.25”d. This unisex case is available at www.pooppac.com price: $34.95 plus tax and shipping, Special Offer: PoopPac is offering San Diego Pets Magazine readers a special 15% discount; enter coupon code SDPETS Learn more about PoopPacs design at www.youtube.com/pooppac