I purchased this in June of 2021 and waited until now, February of 2022, to write this review (I wanted to really test it out and see how it held up) and I’m pleased to say I absolutely love this carrier! Keep in mind the attached photos are current so pardon any soil/hair you may see but I wanted to show how it has held up after 8 months.
SPACE:
I purchased the x-large in case I needed to put both cats in one bag in the event of an emergency then once in a safer place I could open the sides to let them spread out. For regular use it provides my 10 lb cat with a ton of space.
SHAPE:
Other carriers I’ve had have all ultimately succumbed to collapse and/or the metal rods giving it shape have bent or the tabs holding them in place have ripped. This carrier has maintained its shape and has proven very durable.
DURABILITY:
Another plus for me is the durability of the mesh used. Said 10 lb cat is not a fan of carriers, or anything that restricts her movement, and has destroyed many a mesh inset. She had a couple of episodes in this carrier and the mesh came out of it no worse for the wear. While she was able to force her claws in the tiny space she was not able to rip through it like she did the others. The zippers are strong and easy to work.
FEATURES:
I love the ability to open all 4 sides. It allows more options to open the sides when setting the bag down on different sized surfaces. It comes with the standard top and front side access that most carriers have but it goes a step further in allowing access via all the mesh expansions as well. In total you have the 2 animals access points when closed and 5 when expanded! I like this for security reasons if ever there’s an emergency and you need to get your pet out fast. There’s a good sized, secure pocket on one long side to hook over the pull handle of rolling luggage which I also use to loop a seatbelt through in the car. On the same side are 2 tabs for use with straps in a car to attach to a seat or to hang items from like a leash, poop bags (for dog owners), or additional storage/supplies bag(s).
The downsides:
There’s only a couple of changes I would make to this bag. They’re more of just a nitpick on my part and things I hope the company will consider if they every revamp the bag…
1. There are little velcro tabs on the inside (1 on each length) to help keep the folded mesh contained. They are not very strong and won’t stay hooked. Luckily the mesh is pretty thick and, in combination with the supports, stays in place but it’s still a bit annoying because it can encroach on the available space. I plan on adding my own extra strong, and longer, velcro pieces to each end of the long sides at the very least.
2. Storage space. There is 1 pocked on the narrow back side but it’s very thin and you really can’t put much more in there than a couple of receipts. I have small hands but even I have to squeeze my hand in there and the zipper teeth scrape it. I’d like to see a more spacious pocket when I can store the cats collars and tags when they are home as well as a baggy of food, the tube of medication one of them is on, a small comfort toy (one has anxiety), and emergency information on my girls and how to reach myself or vet for when we are traveling. Right now I have a small makeup bag attached to hold this stuff. It works but it gets in the way and really kind of ruins the aesthetic since it doesn’t match and swings around.
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Product Description
Your Pet's Temporary Palace on The Go,The Siivton 4-way Expandable Pet Carrier Provides More Spacious Space for Your Pet for Travle.
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| Expandable Pet Carrier (Large) | Expandable Pet Carrier(Extra-Large) | Cat Backpack Carrier | Dog Seat Cover & Hammock | |
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| Price | — | $59.99 | — | — |
| Unexpanded Size (L*W*H) | 18*11*11 inches | 20*11.4*12.4 inches | 16.5”H*13”L*10.8”W | 58*54 inches |
| Expanded Size(L*W*H) | 38*30*11 inches | 41*32.4*12.4 inches | 16.5”H*13”L*23.8”W | |
| Item Weight | about 3.5 lbs | about 4.1 lbs | about 3.7 lbs | about 3.5 lbs |
| Recommended Pet Weight | Up to 14 lbs | Up to 20 lbs | Up to 15 lbs | |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Price | -20% $39.99 List: $49.99 | $62.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | -22% $35.99 List: $45.99 | $39.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 |
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| Sold By | Sivton | Petsfit | Estarer-US | Estarer-US | dgbytaoqipet | AutumnStory |
| material | Nylon, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) | Polyester | Nylon | Nylon | Spandex | Fleece |
| size | 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"H | M:17"x11"x11" | X-Large | X-Large | Large | Small |
| max. recommended weight | 14 pounds | 13 pounds | 9 kilograms | 9 kilograms | 18 pounds | 9 kilograms |
| style | Modern | Airline Carrier | — | — | — | Protection |
| closure type | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper |
| weight | 1.4 kilograms | 3 pounds | 3.59 pounds | — | — | 3.66 pounds |
Reviews with images
Great carrier! Fit on Alaska Airlines Flight!
This was the third carrier I bought that I was finally satisfied with. I purchased the Large 18X11X11 and was able to fit my 18lb shih tzu no problem. The expandable sides were a game changer! When we were sitting at our gate, we could expand all four sides to make more of a “pen” for him. Then, when we were on the flight, we could expand one to two sides to give him some more room. As you can see from the photos, he stretched out and fell asleep!There are only a few things I would change about this carrier, which is why I’m only giving it four stars.1. The base of the carrier is not very sturdy. This could be because my dog was over the recommended weight limit for the carrier. However, compared to other carriers I’ve tried, it still felt flimsy. I actually took the bottom out of a different carrier (much thicker plastic) and put it in this one and then had no issues of the carrier folding in on itself when my dog was inside.2. The outside pocket on this carrier is pretty much useless. I couldn’t even fit a ziplock bag of treats in it, let alone a leash. It could hold my leash if I was sitting down, but as soon as I would start walking around, it would fall right out of the top of it.3. I don’t love that there is only one zipper to zip the entire carrier together. This pretty much forces you to load/unload your dog on one side and one side only.4. The strap is VERY uncomfortable. I wish it was a touch more padded. My shoulder was pretty much dead walking through the airport with my dog inside. Wheels would be amazing, but I’m sure there are more expensive carriers out there with wheels.5. Once you lay down the mesh, expandable sides, and go to put them back in place, they do not stay in place and tend to fall slightly inside of the carrier. This takes up some room for the animal inside.Other than these five things, I really liked this carrier. The expandable sides are what sold me on it. I had zero problems with my four Alaska airlines flights! I did buy this carrier about two months in advance for my flight and did a TON of training with my dog. Highly recommend doing that with anyone getting ready to fly!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
Size: 20.0"L x 11.4"W x 12.4"HColor: 4 Extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
I purchased this in June of 2021 and waited until now, February of 2022, to write this review (I wanted to really test it out and see how it held up) and I’m pleased to say I absolutely love this carrier! Keep in mind the attached photos are current so pardon any soil/hair you may see but I wanted to show how it has held up after 8 months.
SPACE:
I purchased the x-large in case I needed to put both cats in one bag in the event of an emergency then once in a safer place I could open the sides to let them spread out. For regular use it provides my 10 lb cat with a ton of space.
SHAPE:
Other carriers I’ve had have all ultimately succumbed to collapse and/or the metal rods giving it shape have bent or the tabs holding them in place have ripped. This carrier has maintained its shape and has proven very durable.
DURABILITY:
Another plus for me is the durability of the mesh used. Said 10 lb cat is not a fan of carriers, or anything that restricts her movement, and has destroyed many a mesh inset. She had a couple of episodes in this carrier and the mesh came out of it no worse for the wear. While she was able to force her claws in the tiny space she was not able to rip through it like she did the others. The zippers are strong and easy to work.
FEATURES:
I love the ability to open all 4 sides. It allows more options to open the sides when setting the bag down on different sized surfaces. It comes with the standard top and front side access that most carriers have but it goes a step further in allowing access via all the mesh expansions as well. In total you have the 2 animals access points when closed and 5 when expanded! I like this for security reasons if ever there’s an emergency and you need to get your pet out fast. There’s a good sized, secure pocket on one long side to hook over the pull handle of rolling luggage which I also use to loop a seatbelt through in the car. On the same side are 2 tabs for use with straps in a car to attach to a seat or to hang items from like a leash, poop bags (for dog owners), or additional storage/supplies bag(s).
The downsides:
There’s only a couple of changes I would make to this bag. They’re more of just a nitpick on my part and things I hope the company will consider if they every revamp the bag…
1. There are little velcro tabs on the inside (1 on each length) to help keep the folded mesh contained. They are not very strong and won’t stay hooked. Luckily the mesh is pretty thick and, in combination with the supports, stays in place but it’s still a bit annoying because it can encroach on the available space. I plan on adding my own extra strong, and longer, velcro pieces to each end of the long sides at the very least.
2. Storage space. There is 1 pocked on the narrow back side but it’s very thin and you really can’t put much more in there than a couple of receipts. I have small hands but even I have to squeeze my hand in there and the zipper teeth scrape it. I’d like to see a more spacious pocket when I can store the cats collars and tags when they are home as well as a baggy of food, the tube of medication one of them is on, a small comfort toy (one has anxiety), and emergency information on my girls and how to reach myself or vet for when we are traveling. Right now I have a small makeup bag attached to hold this stuff. It works but it gets in the way and really kind of ruins the aesthetic since it doesn’t match and swings around.
SPACE:
I purchased the x-large in case I needed to put both cats in one bag in the event of an emergency then once in a safer place I could open the sides to let them spread out. For regular use it provides my 10 lb cat with a ton of space.
SHAPE:
Other carriers I’ve had have all ultimately succumbed to collapse and/or the metal rods giving it shape have bent or the tabs holding them in place have ripped. This carrier has maintained its shape and has proven very durable.
DURABILITY:
Another plus for me is the durability of the mesh used. Said 10 lb cat is not a fan of carriers, or anything that restricts her movement, and has destroyed many a mesh inset. She had a couple of episodes in this carrier and the mesh came out of it no worse for the wear. While she was able to force her claws in the tiny space she was not able to rip through it like she did the others. The zippers are strong and easy to work.
FEATURES:
I love the ability to open all 4 sides. It allows more options to open the sides when setting the bag down on different sized surfaces. It comes with the standard top and front side access that most carriers have but it goes a step further in allowing access via all the mesh expansions as well. In total you have the 2 animals access points when closed and 5 when expanded! I like this for security reasons if ever there’s an emergency and you need to get your pet out fast. There’s a good sized, secure pocket on one long side to hook over the pull handle of rolling luggage which I also use to loop a seatbelt through in the car. On the same side are 2 tabs for use with straps in a car to attach to a seat or to hang items from like a leash, poop bags (for dog owners), or additional storage/supplies bag(s).
The downsides:
There’s only a couple of changes I would make to this bag. They’re more of just a nitpick on my part and things I hope the company will consider if they every revamp the bag…
1. There are little velcro tabs on the inside (1 on each length) to help keep the folded mesh contained. They are not very strong and won’t stay hooked. Luckily the mesh is pretty thick and, in combination with the supports, stays in place but it’s still a bit annoying because it can encroach on the available space. I plan on adding my own extra strong, and longer, velcro pieces to each end of the long sides at the very least.
2. Storage space. There is 1 pocked on the narrow back side but it’s very thin and you really can’t put much more in there than a couple of receipts. I have small hands but even I have to squeeze my hand in there and the zipper teeth scrape it. I’d like to see a more spacious pocket when I can store the cats collars and tags when they are home as well as a baggy of food, the tube of medication one of them is on, a small comfort toy (one has anxiety), and emergency information on my girls and how to reach myself or vet for when we are traveling. Right now I have a small makeup bag attached to hold this stuff. It works but it gets in the way and really kind of ruins the aesthetic since it doesn’t match and swings around.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
7/9/23 This is a fantastic bag! My cats are both small, right at 8.5 lbs, and prefer to be together. It easily fits both, especially expanded and they’re both comfortable and relaxed. Super convenient between flights at the airport and even on the flights at my husband and my feet. We brought two carriers, but put both cats in one and their litter stuff and food stuff in the other during the flights and layovers when we aren’t running between.
My only complaint is that they don’t have cargo style pockets on them, even one would be handy. This has one very small, flat style zipper pouch that doesn’t hold much. When traveling internationally, pockets and pouches are important!
Update (7/25/23)
… the design of this bag is still fantastic and fortunately it held up through our PCS to Korea (military), but not well. The inside lining stitching is coming undone so the overhead liner is now sagging into the carrier. Otherwise, still functional, but I don’t know how much more use this bag can take. Sad because I had such high hopes for it. My other bag has held up for years…
My only complaint is that they don’t have cargo style pockets on them, even one would be handy. This has one very small, flat style zipper pouch that doesn’t hold much. When traveling internationally, pockets and pouches are important!
Update (7/25/23)
… the design of this bag is still fantastic and fortunately it held up through our PCS to Korea (military), but not well. The inside lining stitching is coming undone so the overhead liner is now sagging into the carrier. Otherwise, still functional, but I don’t know how much more use this bag can take. Sad because I had such high hopes for it. My other bag has held up for years…
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021
Size: 20.0"L x 11.4"W x 12.4"HColor: 4 Extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
Extra Large version
Deboxing: The carrier arrived in a flatter box that was beat up. The bag inside was unaffected by it's packaging.
Assembling: The bag needs to be zipped on all sides bringing it to form. The bag can be unzipped so that it can be stored flat. This is a very convenient feature for storing or transporting in luggage. The zippers are plastic and do not zip smoothly. They need some caressing and patients to get them to zip or unzip.
Functions: All the sides expand in an accordion fashion allowing the bag to expand. Excellent feature that allows your pet a level of comfort that can't be found in other bags during longer containment times. There is a 3 sided fleece (center + right + left sides). The center piece isn't very sturdy so when you carry your pet it will fold like a taco. There are velcro pieces but they are not well placed or of appropriate size rendering them useless. un the bottom there is a safety leash but because it is under the fleece bottom, it too is rendered unsafe and useless. The shoulder strap is good - thin but adequate. The carrying straps where "wrong". They were not centered making carrying my dog lopsided. I am pretty sure this was a manufacturing defect. You can access your pet from the top, side, or the front.
Traveling: I am a small female so things like this are harder to carry. No matter how you do it - you look weird and struggling. The company can make this better by offering some sort of removable wheels that would solve the "not so study fleece". My dog is 19 pounds (Mini Aussie) and was snug as a bug in this carrier. He didn't complain as he CURLED up inside. SWA is conservative with the seating and I can show and tell you that the Extra Large bag fits just fine under the seats (window/center/isle on 700's/800's/Max). On the Max I was able to unzip the front so he could stretch out a bit. On the older planes there isn't enough space for the expansion and your feet. {Remember, I said I am small}.
I read there were a lot of conflicting information about the weight limits for the extra large and my dog was about 20 pounds and that was about all the bag could handle.
Deboxing: The carrier arrived in a flatter box that was beat up. The bag inside was unaffected by it's packaging.
Assembling: The bag needs to be zipped on all sides bringing it to form. The bag can be unzipped so that it can be stored flat. This is a very convenient feature for storing or transporting in luggage. The zippers are plastic and do not zip smoothly. They need some caressing and patients to get them to zip or unzip.
Functions: All the sides expand in an accordion fashion allowing the bag to expand. Excellent feature that allows your pet a level of comfort that can't be found in other bags during longer containment times. There is a 3 sided fleece (center + right + left sides). The center piece isn't very sturdy so when you carry your pet it will fold like a taco. There are velcro pieces but they are not well placed or of appropriate size rendering them useless. un the bottom there is a safety leash but because it is under the fleece bottom, it too is rendered unsafe and useless. The shoulder strap is good - thin but adequate. The carrying straps where "wrong". They were not centered making carrying my dog lopsided. I am pretty sure this was a manufacturing defect. You can access your pet from the top, side, or the front.
Traveling: I am a small female so things like this are harder to carry. No matter how you do it - you look weird and struggling. The company can make this better by offering some sort of removable wheels that would solve the "not so study fleece". My dog is 19 pounds (Mini Aussie) and was snug as a bug in this carrier. He didn't complain as he CURLED up inside. SWA is conservative with the seating and I can show and tell you that the Extra Large bag fits just fine under the seats (window/center/isle on 700's/800's/Max). On the Max I was able to unzip the front so he could stretch out a bit. On the older planes there isn't enough space for the expansion and your feet. {Remember, I said I am small}.
I read there were a lot of conflicting information about the weight limits for the extra large and my dog was about 20 pounds and that was about all the bag could handle.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
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Vinicius Marchiori Silva
Bom produto, com ressalvas.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 23, 2023Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
Vinicius Marchiori Silva
Reviewed in Brazil on April 23, 2023
Também achei que as dobras internas ocupam algum espaço do animal quando as abas estão fechadas, durante o transporte à tiracolo, levando o forro de pele a dobrar pra cima do cachorro, podia ser melhor.
Como na maior parte do tempo fica no chão as dimensões são bem mantidas e é muito confortável.
De uma forma geral é um bom produto sim e recomendo.
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Me funcionó, buenas calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on March 4, 2022Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 4, 2022
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Fantastic Product
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2021Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
Gosia
doesn’t fit under lufthansa seats
Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 30, 2023Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
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Great Cat carrier, slight adapted to secure cat
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2023Size: 18.0"L x 11.0"W x 11.0"HColor: 4 extension Gray_BlueVerified Purchase
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