Sleepypod Air – Airline Approved Pet Carrier and Crash-Tested Car Seat for Cats and Dogs up to 18 lbs (Glacier Silver)

High quality carrier for frequent travelers
I have a Jack Russell Terrier mix who weighs 14 lbs, is 20″ long and 15″ tall when standing straight up.I frequently travel with my pup by commuter train and airplane. Previously I had a Sherpa bag which literally fell to pieces. Now mind you, it was well used over a couple of years, so I have no complaints about the craftsmanship. However, it was uncomfortable to carry and airlines often questioned whether my dog would be able to comfortably fly in it. Using it became a nuisance.I purchased the Sleepypod hoping it would resolve some of these issues. Yes, it is an expensive purchase. However, it is really well made and very roomy for my pup. As Sleepypod’s website instructed, I bent the ends several times prior to use. They are definitely stiff initially, but with each bend, they become easier to fold in. (Based on other reviews of the product, I would suggest Sleepypod provide such instruction on the insert that comes with the product, not just on their website.)Our first flight was very successful. My pup felt very safe and secure inside her bag. She was able to stretch out comfortably and the airline did not question whether she would fly comfortably in it. I also found it really easy to get her in and out of it, however my dog is well trained to use such a bag so she goes in and out on her own accord.I loved having the ability to slide the carrier over my roller luggage handle. I use to fake such functionality with the Sherpa, but it was always clumsy and I was worried my pup would slide off.It’s very easy to carry over your shoulder, although the shoulder pad needs to be worn in so that it will sit more nicely. However, I love the handle on top which lets me carry her in front of me in tight situations, such as when boarding the plane.Once I got her on the plane, I only had to fold in one side as there was room for the other side to stay open. It folded easy enough, but I found it too difficult to move her around once we got in the air, so I left her be. It was a short flight.The zipper pouch is spacious enough for her leash and collapsible water bowl. There seemed to be space left over for more items, if needed.The padded bed is soft to the touch and easy to remove for cleaning.I love that it folds up compactly when not in use. It’s super easy to store and get out of the way.I purchased it in Orange Dream – the color is really fun and the canvas material seems easy to clean.The only question I have about the product is that it came with a flat piece of black plastic – I have no idea where this goes or what I’m suppose to do with it.If you frequently travel with your dog as I do, I highly recommend this product. If you travel only once in a while, I would save your money and get a Sherpa bag.

Quality meets usability
I absolutely love this carrier!Sure, it doesn’t fold out into a giant cat tent, but it’s very comfortable for my kitten, incredibly easy to clean, extremely sturdy, and most importantly, it’s safe.This is 1 of only 2 soft-sided cat carriers to be approved for car crash safety, as well as being able to go on airplanes.It has a whole suite of other perks, like looking like a simple duffle bag from the outside, multiple pockets, and a luggage handle strap, among other things.And most importantly for me, the quality of materials is absolutely top notch! My kitten much prefers to lay on top of the carrier rather than in it, but the top is only held up by the zippers, and they easily support his abuse.When he does lay in it at night, he seems quite comfortable on the enclosed padded, plush bottom.And the first few times that he was in the carrier, before he had gotten used to being in one, my kitten desperately tried to dig his way through the bottom of it, repeatedly, and didn’t even make a scratch in the material.He would have torn any other carrier apart, but this one continues to hold strong.I have seen reviews that say that it’s too warm inside of the carrier, but I have seen no evidence of this so far. Even when enclosed in the carrier for 4+ hours in my room, which is naturally quite warm, my kitten didn’t seem to have any problems. I would imagine that if you have this problem, it’s probably caused by having the privacy shield in, which would block off about half of the ventilation.All in all, I have nothing but good things to say about this carier, and I’m glad that I spent the extra money to get it. 🙂

Je trouve ce sac de transport vraiment bien. En plus d’être beau, il est très pratique et confortable pour ma petite chienne. Elle s’y est vite habituée.Le coussin du fond est déhoussable pour pouvoir le laver. La partie zippée s’ouvre en grand, ce qui fait qu’on peut aussi l’utiliser comme couchage à la maison pour le chien (voir photo). En plus, qu’on ouvre qu’une seule partie ou le tout, elle sont maintenues ouvertes grâce au velcro.Il y a une poignée pratique pour le porter à la main ou une bandoulière aussi. Il a aussi deux fermetures éclair sur un côté que l’on peut ouvrir pour passer la tige télescopique d’une valise afin de le mettre dessus.Bien qu’il soit un peu cher, je trouve ce sac bien pensé et de qualité. Ravie de mon achat.

Der Sleepypod ist super verarbeitet. Sieht wirklich toll aus. Ich wünschte so sehr, dass ich ihn hätte behalten können, aber für meinen eigentlich eher klein geratenen 6kg Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ist die Tasche schon viel zu klein. Er kann darin nur liegen (seine Schulterhöhe ist ca 30 cm). Die meisten Airlines wollen, dass der Hund zumindest halbwegs stehen kann. Ich würde ihm die Tasche auch ohne diese Vorgabe nicht antun.Für Katzen und Minirassen wie Chihuahuas oder so wäre das ne mega tolle Tasche. Es wäre toll, wenn es diese Tasche auch in größer gäbe (höher und breiter wäre wichtig).