SturdiBag Large Pet Carriers,Flexible Height Pet Travel Tote Auto,Airline Approved Pet Carriers, Si

Traveling with a cat who hasn't been anywhere but short trips to the vet was an adventure. This bag was a HUGE help...

Likes:

--This bag gave him lots of privacy while still providing proper ventilation. Cats don't want the entire world to see them when they're nervous so it was nice to be able to open one side vent or the top vent and velcro it open when needed.

Sturdibag is SO much better than other carriers I've had as far as handle options.--The shoulder strap is highly adjustable and the rubberized pad is movable but stays in place where you put it and doesn't slip off your shoulder when the animal shifts around. The handle carry was perfect to be able to grab as we entered the plane and then to help him slip under and out from under the seat.

--The fabric and mesh panels are very well made. Unless your cat is a pro at this and loves his carrier he will try to get out at least once. (Trim your cat's claws before the trip!) This didn't snag once and he sure tried more than once.

--The small zipper access at the top is nice to be able to put a hand in when needed without opening a hole big enough to let the cat out of the bag. This is not an entry but a "here's a treat kitty" hole.

--This bag has a short (maybe 18-20 inches?) leash type tether in the bag that can be clipped to your pet's harness or collar. If you have an escape artist this is a definite bonus. My cat was not eager to escape so I kept this clipped on prior to the airport until we came through security and then unclipped it. The tether is long enough that your pet can stand up and turn around.

--The bag comes with a super soft cozy pad. The brother cats were sleeping in this carrier prior to its designed use (i.e. what a great bed!) however, I would absolutely recommend removing this for any kind of longer trip. It should be replaced with a carrier insert that will absorb any fluids should the pet have an accident. Our trip was 12 hours and he didn't have one but don't expect that! (I bought two kinds but the Dry Fur--Small 2 pack was by far my favorite since they have a sturdy backing and can be placed one on top of the other. If you have an accident pull one out and dispose of it. They absorb a LOT.

--This bag IS mostly waterproof AND washable. We discovered that on a not-so-dry run vet visit where an accident occurred on the way home. Thus the above advice on the inserts. The foam pad (also washable) would absorb some of any accident your pet might have but you don't want your fur baby sitting in THAT on a long trip.

--You may see comments about the cardboard/hard foam bottom. This is its own sleeve UNDER the compartment where the pet sits. With the accident I had, there was no leakage down onto this. I'm not saying this could never happen but it didn't happen to me. I believe you can order additional ones from SturdiBag so this was not a concern for me. (Obviously remove this foam core before washing.) This keeps the carrier light, and frankly, I think most of them have some sort of pasteboard or cardboard.

--The flexible aspect of this carrier is unique. This carrier looks HUGE and when you get it you will think "this will never fit"...but it did. It was taller than the regulation for my flights on Frontier but the fact that its made to flex and slide under various seats was perfect. It fit in front to back, by the way.

Dislikes, or things they could improve:

--Pockets. There is only one small pocket (half of the back end). I was traveling with my pet's medical records and his insulin in a chill bag, plus a small amount of food and a collapsible water dish. Because airlines only allow you two carry-ons and one is the cat. All my extras had to go in a roller bag which goes overhead. Total pain.An extra few pockets would have been great.

--Suggestion...It would be nice if there were some way to give this a side "sleeve" that slides over the arm of a roller bag to allow it to perch without sliding off the top. This bag is large, and though light, with a 13+lb BIG cat (not fat...but giant) it got pretty heavy during the long hauls through 3 airports.

Got this carrier for my daughter to use with her 15-lb. puppy, and it's working for her just as anticipated. I was impressed with the sturdiness of the construction and the materials.

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I now own 3 of these carriers. I travel with my pets very often and have found that it's great for air travel! Because of the way you can fit it under the seat it gave my pets more room to move around. I love it and they do too! I had an emergency travel issue and needed one of these right away, Amazon got it to me so quickly we had plenty of time before our flight! Thank you Amazon!

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Our breeder suggested this product for our new puppy. We use it in the car when we travel. It has many nice features. Vents: front, back and on the top. There is a zipper hand hole in the top so you can reach in without letting the dog out. Shoulder stap is comfortable for carrying with dog in case. Product is very well constructed. Our dog sometimes go in the case on her own to snooze. Very pleased with purchase and vendor.

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Nice large bag for traveling with a cat. Was a little hard to insert the fiberglass rods but a friend helped me. the airline questioned wheter or not it would fit under, the seat, but it compressed well. I like the padded shoulder strap a lot!!

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