Expandable Pet Carrier: NOBLE DUCK Soft-Sided Cat Dog Carrier Airline Approved Small Medium Large Cats Dogs Portable Travel Carrier Up to 25 Lbs Black

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There’s a lot going on with this pet carrier, as it has all the amenities necessary to travel with my cat for a first-class experience.It has lots of little details that make it a premium, luxury pet carrier, like 3 decent-sized zippered pockets; a zipper ID/luggage tag with an opening on one side (possibly for waste bags) with a clear ID window; a collapsible bowl; a roll-up window, a removeable, washable padded mat; safety clip on the inside of the carrier, and double zippers at each opening. I was expecting it to be heavy due its expandable large size, but because it’s a soft carrier without a hard exoskeleton, it weighed about the same as other soft-sided carriers that I’ve owned. According to my weight scale, it weighed a little over 3 pounds, and with my 11/12-pound cat inside, it’s manageable, weight-wise, but it was a little awkward and cumbersome carrying him up and down the stairs due the sheer size of the carrier when it was fully expanded.There are a couple of drawbacks: There’s no exterior hard frame on the carrier, and the material reminds me of like neoprene, so it holds its shape well. However, the material is crushable if something heavy fell on top of it, but it also makes expanding and collapsing the top easy and with minimal effort. But, because the top collapses in on itself, you actually lose height on the interior. With the top collapsed, the interior height then only becomes roughly 6-7” tall, while expanded it’s 16” tall. With the top fully expanded, it measures roughly 16″ deep, 13” wide and 11” tall; I would double-check the individual airline’s carrier requirements if you plan to fly with your pet with this carrier. The shoulder strap isn’t padded, but it is rubberized and non-slip. And, the bottom rubber feet’s placement is strangely in the middle and not on the corners. There was also a bit of smell that I noticed when I was traveling with him in the back seat of my car that was coming from the carrier. I’m sure it’ll eventually dissipate over time but it also wasn’t overly strong, just distinct.Overall, the construction of the carrier is well made and very roomy for my one cat, and the bottom was sturdy without any give, and so the positives far outweigh the minor drawbacks.

Decent size for a small-medium cat
Our petite cat (an orange female) likes this carrier – she treats it as a little house sometimes. It arrives at the house flat and you zip everything up. The sides are made of a stiff fabric with a foam inside. There is netting for breathability. It comes with plenty of pockets and openings. I don’t know if a really large cat would feel comfortable in it and it might sag some if it is very heavy.I got the large and it gives plenty of room for the cat to sit up. I think the large might be too large for under seat carrying on a plane. But look at the measurements carefully. Also if you have a cat that can bite through plastic netting you might need to consider a hardside carrier instead.Overall I like this carrier for its features, pockets, and size.

I love this for my small dogs
This is now one of the best carriers I own, hands down!!! There’s are zippers EVERYWHERE, the bottom even unzips on 3 sides for easy collapsible storage. The bed line is removable for easy washing, and the whole thing velcro to the bottom. There are compartments on each side for storing bags or treats, and there’s alot of standing room in here for the pet when the tip is zipped on (though I don’t think this would be airline compatible due to how high it is with the top on, I suppose the top could be pushed down and the dog would still have ample room, but depends how strict your airline is to their rules and measurements. The bag itself is very lightweight and has a shoulder strap and handles to carry it. I like that it comes with a collapsible dog bowl as well. You can see in my photos how well my little 5 lb Pomeranian fits inside.