About Dakota 283
Born from a background in military-grade storage and inspired by life on the open road with dogs, Dakota 283 builds rugged, reliable gear designed for real-world use. Founded by Greg and Jane Cronkhite, the brand combines decades of rotational molding expertise with a deep love of dogs and the outdoors. The name itself comes from their South Dakota farm—“283” being the family’s address—where new products are tested in the field before heading to market.
Every Dakota 283 kennel and storage solution reflects the company’s motto: Unparalleled Pet Protection. From the first G1 kennel to today’s expanded lineup of durable crates, food and water systems, and truck storage vaults, each product is built to handle the demands of both adventure and daily life. Whether in the back of a hunting truck, at a campsite, or packed for a family road trip, Dakota 283 products deliver the same trusted protection once reserved for military applications—because, as Greg puts it, “dogs are our most important assets.”