Pet Backpacks Tested Reviewed, How to Pick a Pet Carrier, Traveling, Hiking
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Not only did we prepare ourselves for RV Living Full Time, we prepared our dogs. That meant my Chewie with Congested Heart Failure and Scrappy. So I needed to find a way to include Chewie on our adventures while keeping her safe. We wanted our new life as full time RVers to be dog friendly
UPDATE: We actually bought a different backpack. Its not perfect, but works for us for now. Outward Hound
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The first part of the video shows the three backpacks in detail. The second half shows the actual use of the backpacks on a trail. Leave any comments or questions in the comments, please. A more detailed blog will be released soon.
Detailed review of 3 Backpacks 00:10
Trail Testing the Backpacks 11:35
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Petsfit Soft Pet Backpack Carrier for Hiking
From $47.99 - 59.99 on Amazon
amzn.to/2s3MUcS
13 by 11 by 17 & weighs 3.5 lbs “Free Size” = big
Pros:
Easy to put pet in
Lots of ventilation
Front window opens and Velcro’s up
Comes with padded bottom
Padding on back for wearer
2 strap system
Cons:
Too big
Too heavy
No side pockets
Backpack for Small Cats and Dogs
$ 23.99 on Amazon
amzn.to/2r98Tyy
11.5 by 9 by 16 & weighs 2.09 for pets up to 12 lbs
Pros:
Easy to put pet in
2 side pockets
2 strap system
Practical for short times- taking your pet in and out multiple times
Cons:
No padding on back for wearer
Front window does not open
Very little padding on shoulder straps
Little side windows
Crazy Paws Pet Carrier Backpack [Upgraded Version]
$34.99 for Medium Amazon
amzn.to/348dVd4
14.56 by 5.51 by 14.76 & weighs 1.2 lbs for pets up to 11 lbs
Pros:
Light weight
Lots of ventilation
Pocket in back
Thick padding on back for wearer
Padding on straps
Side panels unzip to comfort the pet
Cons: Too small- there is a larger size
Hard to get pet in and out
Elastic around neck uncomfortable- for my pet
Only 1 strap system
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Love this! Thanks so much for such an informative video! You covered so much I wouldn’t have thought to think about!
Olivia, in the description, inundated to the backpack I actually wound up using.
I’m glad I could help.
Alice
Very cool. You did an awesome reviewing and comparing the three backpacks. Very informative video. Thank you for providing it.
BluWave Odyssey Thank you very much. It was first mostly me video. I appreciate you watching and commenting. -Alice
Came across your blog which had your video. GREAT review! We were initially looking at a backpack with the small head/neck hole opening ourselves just based on an advertisement. Your compare provided us with "actual use" things to consider when making a purchase!
Glad we could help. But not that in my description of this video, I actually returned all three of these and got my money back. I bought a fourth kind and kept that one
Very helpful info for dog lovers (and hikers). Thanks! - MJ
Endless RVing Thanks. My first time mostly me. I hope it does help. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️-Alice
Excellent review; thank you for the attention to detail!
Hi. Thank you so much for the compliment and coming by. We hope it helped. Alice and Larry
Thanks for the review. We've been researching for soft carriers for our cats, so your video really is a help. Mostly when we get the RV and start our travels. I thought I was going to get away from seeing Larry dance, but I was wrong.
Bruce Murray Bruce, 😂 Larry is loosening up a bit. We still have not found the perfect bag. Definitely try them out. That’s why we love Amazon. Great return policy. Alice and Larry
Hi Alice. Just watched your dog packs review. I, too, like the one you chose, for all the same reasons. We will place his favorite blanket in the bottom, for cushioning if he decides to lie down. Very helpful! 🙏💕. Thank you.
Jolene, glad we could help.
Alice
Nice review! We love our dogs too! Looking forward to following your adventures!
Adventures in Xanadu Thanks. We dog people need to stick together 🤣 Alice
Thank you so much for the very helpful video;) chew is just so precious!
Thanks. She really is a love glad it helped. In the description, I put a link to another backpack I bought not reviewed. Alice
Great job on the reviews! We have one similar to your #3 carrier that we use for our chihuahua and we really like it. It also doesn’t take up a lot of room which comes in handy when living in a small space!
The Roads We Roam Thanks. I’m still not sold on it because of the lack of padding. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️
Does #3 have good ventilation ?
Thank you for this helpful video ! You are really good at explaining things . It shows that you did a lot of rechearch .
Thanks. We have a new video all about tips and products for your dog
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These are great. When we had our little buddy we used a papoose. However, I really liked these designs. Thank you! ♥️
RVOnTheWayside Thanks for watching and commenting. This is new to us so we shall see if we need to test more carriers
Love your video!! Thank you so much for being so thorough!!
Kiana, I figured if it was hard for me to find info, it would be for others.
Check the description- I ended keeping a fourth one and returning these 3 for money back,
Alice
Thanks for the video - I chose the third one as my dog will most likely try to jump out of the other bags while we are traveling via motorbike.
Emmanuel, hi. I hope it works out for you. Ours was just for casual walking. Stay safe. Alice
you did an excellent job....very informative!!
Chase Manilow Chase, hi. Thank you for the feedback. We actually sent all of those back. If you want to know which one we ended up with, let me know. (RV DMC) Alice
Thanks for your review it'll help decide what's best for the dog 🐕. 👍
Niki, in the description, I added a fourth type - the one we ended up keeping,
Alice
Thank you. Three strikes. Glad you found another one.
The fourth one worked out great. And I was able to return the other three to Amazon for refunds.
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents nice! The link for the fourth one doesn’t work. What is it called? I can look it up.
I really appreciate this video. Thank you very much
Ahmad Al Ameer I’m always glad to hear if we helped someone. Thanks. Alice
Glad I came across your channel. I am also looking for the same thing in a backpack. Our little baby also has CHF and want to take her with us on our walks.
Hi. We actually didn’t keep any of these. Instead we use Outward hound. It’s not perfect but it’s the best so far. Hope this helps. It’s hard having a fur baby with special needs. Take care. Alice
great video !!
Thanks. We actually returned all 3. The one we kept is in the description but the link doesn’t work. Just look up the brand
Thanks for this detailed review. My dog also has congestive heart failure and she has traceal collapse so this was super helpful. Im still searching for one that is smaller and more durable than the second one as I have the same preferences as you. Please let me know if you have found any others that both you and Chewy like. Thanks!
In the description of the video, I added a link to the backpack we ended up buying. It wasn’t perfect, but better than the 3 I featured on this video.
Alice
I really appreciate this video... partly because of the detailed videos in use, but also because we are the same age, height and weight, and it really helps to see what the size is on. I love that you show back and front use and going from one to the other; I am especially looking for a small front "back"pack... thanks! It's been 3 years, let me speak for everyone when I say, we're still looking for the best backpack, please add an update if you've found something better! (The pinned link doesn't work)
Sorry link doesn’t work. It was called Outward Hound I believe.
And thank you so much for your message 🤗
Great video.... thanks..... for all you info... did you get a different one
Barbara Mitchell Barbara, hi. Yes. I actually did get a different one. I really should up date the description with a link. Sorry. We use Outward Hound we found on Amazon because it had better padding. Thanks for asking. Alice
Very useful and efficient
Thank you. The one I actually used is in the description and in our pinned comment. It’s called Outward Hound
Thank you so.much thst was great
Glad we could help. Alice
This item has put my daughter to sleep more times in one day than I did!!! 100thumbs up 👍🏿.Very comfortable for the baby (side note): make sure the baby’s legs are all the way through.
Glad it has worked for you. Check out a newer video with lots of dog must haves
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Clever channel name. Thank you for the video
Thanks. We really thought about it before we picked the name.
Glad we could help with this video. The pack I finally kept us in the description- the 3 in the video didn’t work for us,
Alice
Great review of the pet carriers. We have a little toy poodle who likes to be carried. She can walk, just chooses not to. Can you spell spoiled? Haha. Chewie is adorable sitting there! I see Scrappie there behind you on the walk. Too cute!
Thanks Bob. Yeah we actually chose another backpack then the ones we reviewed haha. Our dogs are spoiled too. why not? They are our fur babies. I cant wait for a meet up. Alice and Larry
The petsfit is fantastic for cats. My Pierre loves his bag
Chantal, hi. Glad you have one that works for your kitty. Take care. Alice
Honestl , I tried soooo many backpacks but by far my fav has been from Oskar&Friends. Love the company and fits perfectly for my
lil 10 pound maltipoo Chester ❣
Def recommend
In the description, I put a link for the backpack we actually kept - none of the three we reviewed 😁
But I’ll look into the one you mentioned - our Yorkie passed away, but we do plan on getting another in the future 🐾❤️
Great review of these pet carriers. I'm searching for one for Gracie, my cat. I have one, but it doesn't have any real structure. It just kind of collapses around her. The search continues.
Honey and Me I feel you. I actually bought another one not in this video. It’s better than the ones in the video but I’m still searching. Thanks for watching and commenting. Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents , which one did you end up getting after this video?
We love the K9 sport pack, but have you tried just a sling type cross body carrier?
SlowTon Pet Carrier, Hand Free Sling Adjustable Padded Strap Tote Bag Breathable Cotton Shoulder Bag Front Pocket Safety Belt Carrying Small Dog Cat Puppy Up to 13 lbs Machine Washable (Grey) www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKGKQQF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qz--DbXQJQD6P
Retiree Wannabes No. not yet. Do you have video?
Your baby is so cute, I wish i could carry my babies but they are to big. Plus they love all the smells and people. We do more visiting than walking while on a hike. lol
Howling Fun RV Adventures 😂I know what you mean. I had a GSP that thought he was a lap dog 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️-Alice
Would like a recommendation for dog backpack for 20 lb. Cavalier, preferably front or back. She has EF
Janet, sorry. I wish I could help. I only looked at these backpacks and the one I kept which is in the description.
Good luck.
Alice
The smaller compact ones are very secure and in their own way provide a more enjoyable travel exp for the pup but they're quite intimidating to use. Btw..where is the location where the video is taken? I think i would like it there. Im not from the states.
Thanks for your insights.
We used to live in DeLand, Florida before we started traveling full time in our RV
Did your dog wiggle around lots with first backpack? I found mine shifted everywhere & didn't have a leash clip
Thanks for reviewing
Chewie really liked being carried. She got used to it.
But I returned all 3 and got my money back.
The one I used is in the description 🤗
What size do you get for the 2nd blue backpack?
Abby, I actually returned all of them. In the description, I put a link to the one I kept. I think I tried a small for that blue one. Hope that helps. Alice
Outward hound pooch pouch front carrier
The one we used is in our description
That 2nd backpack is what i ordered bt it bends down it doesn't stay in its position making small room for my kitty. Any diy for me please??
Sorry. If you read in the description, I actually bought a different one than shown in video. Alice
whats a good doggie backpack for a german shephard
Hi. I’m sorry. I really can’t help you with that. I just tested for my small Yorkshire Terrier. But I’m sure the companies I showed have larger sizes. Good luck. Take care. Alice
I have a question...So, I have a Chihuahua puppy that is about 2.5 lbs and she will get about 5 lbs, maybe 6 lbs when full grown. Do you think the second one that you chose for your dog would fit my dog? I know I want a front facing carrier but I have spent hours and hours on amazon shopping around and still can't make a decision! I've looked at hundreds of them! I also saw the ones where it's kinda like the ones you use for a baby, and the dogs legs go through the holes and stick out(not sure if you know which ones I'm talking about) and I was wondering if you've ever tried those and what your thoughts are about them, or any pros/cons you can think of for that kind? I looked at the ones that are a sling that you wear across the front of your chest, they remind me of a purse lol, but my only concern with those is the fact that there isn't a sturdy bottom and I want my furbaby to feel secure. Sorry this comment is so long! But I just wanted to get your thoughts/advice/opinions since you have some experience with dog carriers and I have never had one before! Thanks in advance!
In the description, I have a link for the backpack we actually used. The three in this video I returned for a refund.
I never used the baby kind where the legs stick out - our Chewie had a sensitive throat and I just didn’t like the way it tied around the neck.
Plus, it just doesn’t look natural for a dog? Just me thoughts.
Good luck. Look at other comments to see what other pet owners bought. 🐾 ❤️
@@DownsizingMakesCents Ok thank you for the advice! I'll check out the link that you shared! Much love!
What do you do with the pet carriers after reviewing them? Do you sell them or what?
I bought these on Amazon. I returned the ones I didn’t like for a full refund. Alice
Hi could so me the last pack back and you put it to gether
In the description of this video, I added a link to the backpack I actually kept - it wasn’t any of three shown
Uhm, i just bought a bag like the middle one there but a little bigger. I hope that’s the size I get. It may be big but I want my dog to have space in case she wanna lay there for some minutes.
Thanks for the vid and sizes.
Can you return if you don’t like it? We actually ended up with a different one. It’s in the description
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents maybe but it would be a pain to send it back (not Amazon) so I will keep it if it’s big anyway.
I just weighed my dog today and she is 4kg now... I think she gained weighed because I don’t take her outside as usual since the pandemia :/ ...time for treadmill for both of us.
Gonna check what other bag you suggest anyway
Edit: oh, I do know that bag, I was planning on buying it also but I want it to be able to close also. My bag was send today, hope it turns out to be good 🙏🏼
@@LinkIsOurChampion let me know how it goes
Could you do a test for my pet carrier?
Sorry. I only did this review because I was looking for a pack for my dog. The one I picked is in the description
Alice
That first one may hurt the dogs bottom / spine area as all their weight would be there especially for a dense dog
I put in the description the one we ended up getting instead of any of these 3.
You have a good point,
Alice
We actually bought a different backpack. Its not perfect, but it worked for us called Outward Hound amzn.to/3xcEXQX
Thanks for the video, really helps see how the packs work in depth, ended up getting the K9 Sport Sack from amazon yes it costs more but for more comfortable and quality I would sacrifice a bit more just for a comfortable overall experience! Keep up the good videos!
The link no longer works unfortunately. When shopping on line, it's very difficult to know if a carrier has sufficient padding for comfort for an adult's back, which is very important to me. Straps that are padded are usually pointed out, but not so much the part that is against our back. Loved your video!
@@ThereIsSoulInArt it’s called Outward Hound
Kurgo K9 backpack.
Tina, hi. Thanks for the suggestion. I will check that out. Take care. Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents Here's another one. ua-cam.com/video/WOcw7NlWVH0/v-deo.html
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Kurgo. ua-cam.com/video/0D_L_Xd6Z0Q/v-deo.html
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I ordered and paid but it never arrived 😢
Sorry to hear that. From Amazon? Just contact Amazon.
Are these safe while riding a bike?
We never used the 3 in the video while riding a bike. But the one added in the description that we ended up keeping we did- light biking. I suggested looking at their websites. I don’t see using the big ones on a bike though.
Sorry, wish I could help more,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents it’s alright, my little guy barks at other dogs so I’d just like to be able to take him out and not have to worry about it and he can have fun 😂 he’s only 12 pounds so it should be fine, light riding ofc just around the neighborhood:)
@@DownsizingMakesCents thanks for taking the time to reply!
Always. Just wish I could help more.