Our Kirby K9 Hiking Slip made by Slip Leashes Dot Com is an eight foot leash with a black brass clip attachment at the end so it can be used as a regular leash, or clipped to itself to make a slip leash. A stopper is used to keep the slip in place when being used as a slip leash. We prefer to use this leash without a handle so it can be dropped and allowed to drag when hiking, and we don't have to worry about it snagging. Eight feet has been the perfect length to allow some freedom for our dogs while hiking, but also allows us to shorten the leash and keep our dogs close when passing other hikers or dogs on the trail. 
 
We love how lightweight and packable this leash is and it's been a great leash to backpack and hike with.