The Best Cat Carrier for Taking Your Pet on the Go

While most carriers have mesh windows, Sherpa’s carrier has three sides made entirely of mesh. The pet can see out and enjoy cooling ventilation, making him calmer and more comfortable while traveling. There’s a removable plush liner to keep the pet comfy, too. Humans will appreciate the locking zippers, top and side entry options, large zippered pocket, padded carry handles, and padded shoulder strap. It comes in four colors and three sizes: the small will accommodate cats up to 8 pounds, the medium fits cats up to 16 pounds, and the large works well for cats up to 22 pounds. It’s also approved for use on most airlines.

Necoichi’s cat carrier is a good pick for those who are budget-minded. It has a front entry door, tote handle, mesh ventilation windows, and locking zippers. It’s made of sturdy fabric on a flexible wire frame and can accommodate a cat weighing up to 17 pounds. There’s a slot for an ID card, too. When not in use, this carrier collapses and folds down to an 8-inch-diameter circle that’s small enough to tuck into a purse or suitcase, under the car seat, or in a cabinet or drawer. Release its elastic security band and the carrier springs into shape. It won’t fit under an airline seat, so it’s not suitable for air travel.

Thanks to this cat carrier’s detachable wheeled platform, a cat can be rolled or carried to his/her destination. The soft-sided carrier has two doors, one on top and one on the front, and plenty of ventilation. Both sides fold out to double the size of the carrier and give the cat room to stretch out. It’s sized to fit under an airline cabin seat, so it’s suitable for air travel. It also comes with a removable plush pad to keep the cat comfy, a padded shoulder strap to ensure user comfort, and spacious storage compartments. The wheeled cart comes with a retractable handle similar to the ones on rolling suitcases, and the carriers’ wheels rotate 360 degrees for maximum maneuverability.

Take a cat along in style with the PetsHome Pet Carrier. It’s got fashion to go with function and looks like a nice piece of luggage instead of a pet carrier. Its top unzips and rolls back to make it easy to load the pet into the carrier and provide plenty of ventilation. It has a safety tether and two plush removable pads and includes a back pocket to store small items. The carrier’s handle and body are made of artificial leather, and the carrier is studded with gold-tone hardware. It comes in 14 colors and two sizes: small accommodates cats up to 13 pounds, and medium will work for cats up to 17.5 pounds.

PetAmi’s Pet Carrier Backpack has four doors, so it’s easy to load a pet into the carrier and take him on a hike or to the vet. It’s made of high-grade 600D polyester and has a zip-up mesh window for airflow, a safety tether, and a thick, washable pet bed. To keep users comfortable, it has thickly padded shoulder straps and waist and chest straps to give extra support. A front pocket and side pouches store pet treats and other gear, and it even comes with a collapsible pet bowl. It can accommodate a pet that weighs up to 18 pounds and is available in seven colors.

Pet Megasin’s lightweight cat carrier combines the best features of hard- and soft-sided carriers. The hard top and base protect the cat from accidental bumps and knocks, but its soft sides fold down so it’s easy to store when not in use. The mesh ventilation openings on all sides provide plenty of air circulation and allow the cat to see out. It has a removable padded mat, carrying handle, and sturdy zippers locks so the cat cannot escape. As it’s too big to fit under an airplane seat, this is a good option for car trips.

This carrier is sized to fit under an airline seat, so it’s good for plane travel. It also has seat belt attachments to secure it in a car. It has a zip-out atrium that increases the size of the carrier by 50 percent so the kitty can stretch out and relax on long car trips or airport layovers. The carrier has two doors, a removable fleece pet bed, mesh ventilation panels, and a privacy cover. There’s a padded shoulder strap to make it easier to tote through a bustling airport, carry handle, and zippered mesh storage for treats. The carrier has a detachable name tag, safety tether, and it can accommodate a cat weighing up to 15 pounds.

Pet Fit For Life’s cat carrier/condo is a good choice for car trips with a cat when a litter box is needed. It’s large enough for two cats and made of durable nylon fabric on a flexible steel frame. This carrier has a pair of carrying handles and comes with a washable floor pad, collapsible feeding bowl, and a collapsible litter box. Mesh doors and windows provide ventilation and allow cats to view their surroundings. When not in use, the carrier collapses for storage. This cat carrier does not meet regulations for air travel.

It can be tough to load a cat into a carrier, but Henkelion makes it a little easier with this carrier that opens from both ends, one side, and the top. Anti-scratch mesh on three sides gives ample ventilation and allows the cat to see out. It has a safety tether and comes with a fleece pad for comfort and a wooden board in the bottom for stability. Humans will like the padded shoulder strap, carry handles, and side pocket for storage. The carrier comes in five colors and two sizes: the medium for cats weighing up to 15 pounds and the large for cats up to 25 pounds.

Take two cats along for the ride in this pet carrying system with twin carriers that can be zipped together or separated for use as two separate carriers. They’re made of oxford cloth and polyester netting stretched over a steel frame, and they can be folded up and stored when not in use. Each carrier has two zippered doors for easy loading and unloading of pets, two mesh windows for ventilation, and a fleece floor pad and hammock for napping. The carriers have a strap that can be used with a car’s seat belts to hold it in place while traveling. Because it’s more than 3 feet long when zipped together, this carrier is not suitable for airplane travel, but it’s good for car trips.