Best Cat Carriers

Sherpa Travel Original Deluxe Pet Carrier does not complicate things and we can appreciate that. What we're offered here is a simple yet well-thought-out bag. You can remove the lining and toss it inside a washing machine, washing away unpleasant smells that the cat might have added on the road. Also, made from faux fur, the lining here is soft and quite cozy, making your feline friend more comfortable during travel.

You can choose between carry handles and shoulder straps, with the second option being adjustable and adopting non-slip pads that prevent the straps from sliding down the shoulders. Of course, there are multiple mesh windows covering pretty much the entire bag, ensuring ventilation and minimizing pet stress. Surrounding these windows are top and side entries that let you load the cat without making the task more challenging than it already is.

The locking zippers come without saying when discussing pet carriers but the non-skid feet that this bag adopts are not quite as common, which is a shame since they are pretty effective at keeping the bag steady even with the pet inside acting anything but steady.

The plasticky smell that follows this model initially is not necessarily appealing but the smell goes away soon, leaving you with an excellent bag that is as comfortable for you as it is for the pet inside the bag.

Most pet carriers tend to fall under one of the two categories: there are the soft and the hardcover ones. On that note, we would like to introduce the product from Pet Magasin that seemingly combines the best of both worlds. Borrowing from the hardcover's book, the model comes equipped with a hard top and hard base. They will provide you with a sturdy protection for your pet. They'll also give that pet of yours a firm surface to stand on, so it won't have to always lie down and will have the ability to stretch.

But the sides of this carrier are soft, making for a collapsible design that allows the owner of this model to fold it down for storage purposes. By the way, both the top and the bottom are waterproof too, meaning it will protect your pal from getting wet even if it is raining cats and dogs outside. With 2.2 pounds of weight and a soft handle, carrying this lightweight kennel with your pet in it will prove to be an absolute breeze.

The pets are often far more clever than we give them credit for. Which is why the manufacturers of this nice small cage made sure to include an additional security lock that will prevent your pet from making a run for it. But, switch places, and we probably wouldn't even attempt to do to that if we were them. A padded mat on the floor makes this carrier rather comfortable, while a see-through door will provide your pal with a window into the outside world and a nice view at that. Plus, the breathable mesh material guarantees a sufficient amount of ventilation.

All things considered, the soft-sided pet carrier from Pet Magasin will prove to be a pretty great choice for those individuals who are interested in a comfortable yet sturdy travel carrier. Your pet will be able to travel in comfort and you won't have to worry about its safety.

Just as the name suggests, AmazonBasics, once again, offers a pretty basic model that, nevertheless, covers most of your needs when it comes to traveling with your feline companion. And despite the seemingly basic design, it actually has quite a lot to offer, with a couple of features that you wouldn't normally find in some of the more expensive and sophisticated models. First, there's the smart 2-door design of the whole thing. With an entrance and an exit point on top of the carrier as well as in the front, you will have twice as many options in terms of getting your fluffy friend into the kennel and getting him out of it. It might not seem like much but a solution like that actually promotes a far less stressful travel experience, both for the pet and his owner.

Considering the 23 x 15 x 13 inches in overall dimensions, this medium-sized carrier will be able to fit just about any cat or a small dog and provide them with enough room so that they won't feel trapped. Made with the help of durable plastic and a steel-wire front door, the product in question is just as durable as it is visible and secure, including a number of thought-out holes on the top, back, and sides of this carrier that offer more than enough ventilation.

When it comes to safety, the model features a set of four latches that connect the top and the bottom of the kennel and snap them together. Aside from that, the package includes a set of screws that you can use for some extra reinforcement.

To rephrase our earlier point, AmazonBasics 6009-M may not seem like much but the product actually has quite a lot going for it. Among other things, this is easily one of the best models on the market when it comes to simplifying the often tedious process of getting your pet in the kennel and getting him out of it.

There is a lot to like about Pet Peppy XMS1457. What may look like an ordinary bag to an inexperienced eye is actually more of the more sophisticated pet carriers out there. First things first, we would like to direct your attention towards the size of the small. Though it might seem small, a couple of expandable folding bays on each side makes this model far more versatile than your average carrier. Just this design solution alone makes it suitable for all kinds of pets of different sizes. On one of the other sides, you will find a particularly convenient zippered pocket that you can use for storing treats, food, toys, and other accessories and pet essentials. One of those accessories could be a colored pet bowl that comes with the package.

The road ahead is often bumpy and seldom as comfortable as you'd like it to be. The people behind this product are very much aware of that, of course, which is why they didn't forget to include a removable faux fleece bedding that will provide your pet with a comfortable opportunity to rest. Speaking of your pet's comfort, we would also like to mention the open air top and the breathable mesh windows on top of the carrier and on its sides. Other than ensuring ventilation, the mesh lining of the bag will allow your furry little friend to see your face, the face that tells them that everything is all right. And while your pet's comfort is of utmost importance, the manufacturers haven't forgotten about your comfort too, adding a padded shoulder strap and a carry handle, both of which will allow you to transport your fuzzy companion with a bit more ease. And if that's not enough, there's also a luggage strap that, oddly enough, can be used to strap the carrier onto a rolling suitcase.

As we've said earlier, there is a lot to like about Pet Peppy XMS1457. Is it the safest cat carrier out there? It may very well be. The most comfortable for your pet? You could make that case. But, above anything else, this bag is easily the most attractive option for those pet owners who are concerned about their comfort just as well.

The folk at Pet Magasin advertise this cat carrier as a luxury product. And we don't know if luxury is the world we would use to describe it. But the bag is most certainly stylish, we will give it that much. And aside from the nice look, it has enough extra features to more or less justify that "luxury" title. For starters, there's the size that adds up to 17.2 x 10 x 11 inches in overall dimensions, the dimensions that make it airline approved, so you'll be able to take this thing with you (and with your cat inside it) to an airplane without worrying about the plane rules.

As for those extra features, there is the soft padding inside the carrier that will make it quite cozy for your fluffy companion. There's a mesh window that serves a couple of purposes, providing your cat with a view and ensuring appropriate ventilation. There's a mesh pouch on the outside that will provide you with a nice little place to store some treats or just about any small travel necessity. If your pet hasn't been properly trained yet, there's a chance that it might try to "make a dash for it", so to speak. But the manufacturers have thought it through and added a short leash to the inside of the bag that you can immediately clip to your pet's collar. Finally, the material itself is waterproof, so you won't have to take the weather into account. It can also be folded flat for storage, so you'll always be able to find some space for it in your suitcase.

To sum it up, Pet Magasin BlueCarrier001 sure is stylish, there's no doubt about that. But the visual aspect alone wouldn't be enough to persuade us and quite a number of loyal customers, which is why the people behind this cat carrier also made sure to design a product with extra features worthy of the stylish look.