Sleepypod Air In-Cabin Pet Carrier, Strawberry Red

Much higher quality than ever expected. Very pleased with so much attention to detail. It is so well built and sturdy that it ends up slightly heavier than expected but not near enough to be a burden. Compact on the outside yet very comfortable for who’s inside. Very well ventilated and again, impressively strong and sturdy. I could not recommend this product more… as long as you can afford it, it’s worth every penny. This product is proof that “sometimes you get what you pay for”.

Fit under the seat in a 737-700/800/MAX8 plane (see photos). Our female Italian Greyhound puppy is 4 months old and 70% of her full size (6.5lbs now) and she had no problem in this carrier, happily stretched out to snooze on her side. I bought this bag for its top quality construction ... (think TUMI brand luggage!) and didn’t think about this extra benefit until I travelled with it: I booked our hotel forgetting to check their pet policy. Thankfully our girl was always quiet and the black mesh kept anyone from knowing we had a dog. Worked nice in the truck too because the supportive floor bottom was nicer for her to rest on than our laps and shaded her from harsh sunlight coming through the windows. Even the airline gate agent didn’t know we had a puppy inside (man we could have saved the $95 each way on Southwest! - LOL - don’t try it because Honesty is the best (God’s Policy) and Murphy’s law will wreck your trip). Side zip pocket is just right to store a leash and puppy pad. The other side dual zip section let’s you put the bag on top of luggage having a pull handle. My pup wanted to destroy the plush floor liner thinking it another plushy toy so I threw in a blanket instead - simple. The bag feels like it is made of water resistant, woven ballistic nylon. Truly a worthy investment and will last a long time. Update Jan2919 my girl is just shy of 10 pounds and still fit into & traveled in it just fine. She cried a bit and I thought it was a kindness to gently slip my fingers inside to reassure her. Well after about 4 times decided to change that around and not reward the behavior. A small, gentle kick to the side of her carrier quickly nipped that behavior in the bud after about 4 times. And yes I love her so very much. Cheers

I currently have 3 cats who aren't fond of traveling. I came across the sleepypod, and thought I'd give it a try. The price point is a little high, but it is a really nice carrier & I am pleased with it. I like how it folds down for easy storage when not in use, & also how it doubles as a cat bed when opened; this way the cats are using it even when not traveling. I haven't taken them on a plane or train, but even just taking them to the vet is comfortable for them with the spacious interior & plush flooring, but also for me carrying it. The strap & handle gives me a secure grip, and belting it in the car also makes it safer & easier to travel with them. And Rollo really likes that I can unzip just enough to poke his head out & peak around!

This is the best pet carrier available, and reflects the kind of quality that I've come to expect of all Sleepypod products. My dog is very small (about 8 lbs), and always nervous. I travel a lot, so I wanted to get him a comfortable carrier in order for him to be as relaxed as possible. Because of the price, I was hesitant to buy this at first, but I'm so glad I did; my little guy is happy and comfortable, and is now a seasoned traveler in his Sleepypod Air. The base is really sturdy and doesn't bend or flop around under his weight, and the plush is nice and soft so he stays cozy. The mesh makes for good air flow, and so he can still see a little, but also makes it a little difficult for to see inside, so people aren't always coming up and trying to pet him. I also really like the multifunctional features of this carrier; it easily attaches to a rolling suitcase, buckles into the car, and opens up to serve as a travel bed. The materials are high quality, and it's very well made-- I've had mine for about a year and it still feels brand new. I only take off one star because it's a little awkward and bulky to carry. That being said, it's still the best pet carrier on the market.

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. :)

Giving this product 5 stars as it is the best I've seen so far. I am a "dogaholic", so I want only the best for my fur babies - we go together everywhere, hence, I am very critical when it comes down to practicalities. First, the good parts (and there are many!): - it is roomy, so my 2 "teacup" pooches (each 1.5kg) easily fit in and are very comfortable inside and able to stretch and turn as well as lie down side by side - but it isn't huge, so that being 5'3", it doesn't look grotesque when I carry it - it has very good ventilation - none of the other bags I have (about 6!) provide that - it has a nice cushion at the bottom - it is (almost) non-see-through from the outside, but gives good visibility from inside - it is sturdy and doesn't collapse no matter how much playtime my pooches want; - it is easy to carry using handle or the shoulder strap - it doesn't look like an obvious pet bag (perfect if I want to sneak them into a shop!) - it can be strapped to the car belt or put on the top of your suitcase Improvements desired: - it would have been perfect if it had additional zip opening to allow the pooches stick their head out - I would have preferred a bigger pocket to carry pets passports and leashes and doggie bags - the side pocket is a tad too small - a few hoops on the side to covert this bag to backpack would have made it ideal for any kind of travel (coupled with the possibility of letting the pooches stick their heads out) - it had a bit of a "funny smell" when arrived, but the smell was gone within 2 hours, and frankly, my pooches didn't mind it at all.

Tolle Flugtasche,IATA ZUGELASSEN,Hund glücklich,Chef zufrieden.

Very nice carrier made from quality materials. It looks great and the colours are the same as in the photos. It’s durable and the inside lining is very soft. My cat seems very comfortable in it and I think she appreciates the privacy it provides her with. I have used it for flying with my cat and it fit perfectly in the plane cabin. I have also used it in the car and the extra straps for attaching to the seat belt make it very safe for car journeys. I have used several different pet carriers in the past and this has been by far the easiest and most comfortable for me to carry and is now my favourite.

Great carrier, but you need four hands. Two hands holding both sides up and two hands putting the cat into the carrier. No practical. The carrier is beautiful, study and safe in the car.

J'ai un SLEEPYPOD depuis un an maintenant, voici mon retour d'expérience Je fait régulièrement le trajet Paris - Washington (7h30) sur Air France avec mon teckel nain de 7 kg. J'ai aussi été en Suisse avec (en voiture, il est obligatoire de transporter son animal dans un sac de transport) J'ai effectué de multiple recherche pour trouver un bon sac de transport, ai comparé multitudes de solutions car je voulais que mon chien voyage dans de bonnes conditions. Apres avoir acheté un premier sac qui n'était pas un sleepypod, j'ai été déçu : taille du sac et confort n'était pas adapté, je ne l'ai pas utilisé. J'ai ensuite acheté un sleepypod et ai été conquis: taille optimisée qui permet de glisser le sac sous le siège dans l'avion (comme vous voyez sur les photos, je ne le glisse pas entièrement mais c'est possible), confort "idéal" pour mon chien, le sac est insonorisé et il y a un filet occultant qui permet au chien et aux autres passager d'être tranquille. Le fait de pouvoir mettre le sleepypod sur la poignée de la valise avant l'arrivée à l'aéroport est pratique, tout comme le système qui permet de plier le sleepypod lors des controles de sécurité, pour ne pas être encombré. Le tapis de sol déhoussable permet de laver rapidement et simplement après le vol. La pochette latérale me permet d'avoir mes papiers de voyage (passeports canin et le mien, certificat vétérinaire pour le transport,...) Pendant le voyage, je rajoute une gamelle d'eau au pied du sac. Pour la nourriture, j'utilise soit ma gamelle amovible, soit donne à manger directement dans le SLEEPYPOD. Quelques points importants : 1) mon chien est sage et j'ouvre le sleepypod de tant en tant pour que la température ne soit pas trop élevée dans le sac (j'ai remarqué que la température peut monter rapidement dedans lorsqu'il est fermé; C'est normalement interdit mais bon .....je n'ai jamais eu de remarque ou problème et je demande systématiquement aux passagers autours avant de le faire) 2) le poids du sleepypod est élevé et Air France limite à 8kg (sac + chien). En enlevant le fond amovible et la lanière, je suis parfois un petit peu au delà de 8kg, je passe la pesée puis une fois les formalités faite, je reprend le fond amovible et la lanière de mon sac a dos et les remets. En synthèse, mon chien l'adore et moi aussi Je vous souhaite une bonne découverte du SLEEPYPOD et un excellent voyage avec votre compagnon à quatre pattes :) François