Dog travel gear: carriers, car safety and more

Backpack carriers

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   1. K9 Sport Sack

   Air Backpack Dog Carrier

   K9 Sport Sack's original backpack carrier: your dog rides on your back with their head out.

   • Sizes Small to Large
   • 3 colors
   • Fits dogs up to 25 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $99.95 at K9 Sport Sack · Graphite · X-SmallPrice checked 9 hours ago

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   2. K9 Sport Sack

   Urban 3 Dog Carrier & Everyday Backpack

   A city backpack that works two ways: fold the top over and it carries your gear, with a padded laptop sleeve; open it up and your dog rides along.

   • Sizes Small to Large
   • 2 colors
   • Fits dogs up to 35 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $99.95 at K9 Sport Sack · Concrete · X-SmallPrice checked 5 hours ago

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   3. K9 Sport Sack

   Kloud Ultra-Light Mesh Dog Backpack

   Their lightest carrier: an all-mesh body held in shape by an inflatable frame, for warm-weather walks, trails and beach days.

   • Sizes Small to Large
   • Fits dogs up to 35 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $104.95 at K9 Sport Sack · SmallPrice checked 5 hours ago

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   4. K9 Sport Sack

   Kompanion Padded Dog Carrier

   An extra-padded carrier with lumbar support straps, a removable waist belt, soft neoprene leg openings and room for wider dogs.

   • Sizes Small to Large
   • 3 colors
   • Fits dogs up to 40 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $139.95 at K9 Sport Sack · Graphite · SmallPrice checked 3 hours ago

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   5. K9 Sport Sack

   Sky Pack Convertible Dog Backpack & Airline Carrier

   A dog backpack for the airport and transit that converts into a soft in-cabin carrier to slide under the seat in front of you.

   • Sizes Small to Medium
   • Fits dogs up to 40 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $149.95 at K9 Sport Sack · X-SmallPrice checked 5 hours ago

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   6. K9 Sport Sack

   Knavigate Dog Carrier with Internal Frame

   Their most supportive carrier, with an internal frame and a padded hip belt that takes the weight off your shoulders, for long hikes, biking, skating and full days out.

   • Sizes Small to X-Large
   • 3 colors
   • Fits dogs up to 50 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $199.95 at K9 Sport Sack · Midnight Black · X-SmallPrice checked 5 hours ago

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   7. K9 Sport Sack

   Kolossus Big Dog Carrier & Backpacking Pack

   A backpack carrier for medium and large dogs, with adjustable shoulder and torso sizing.

   • Sizes Large to X-Large
   • 2 colors
   • Fits dogs 25–80 lb
   • Size guide on the product page

   $259.95 at K9 Sport Sack · Black · LargePrice checked 5 hours ago

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Car safety

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   8. Big Ass Dog Company

   Big Ass Seatbelt Restraint

   Seatbelt restraint that clicks into your car's seatbelt receiver, with a braided nylon strap and reflective stitching, sized for big dogs.

   • Fits dogs from 40 lb
   • Free shipping over $100 at Big Ass Dog Company

   $19.95 at Big Ass Dog CompanyPrice checked 9 hours ago

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   9. RuffWear

   RuffWear Load Up Car Safety Dog Harness

   A padded dog harness designed for vehicle travel, with a seat-belt attachment.

   • 2 sizes
   • Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet

   $99.99 at Only Natural Pet · Slate Blue / X-SmallPrice checked 5 hours ago

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Strollers and bike trailers

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   10. Best Choice Products

   2-in-1 Pet Stroller and Bike Trailer

   Pushes as a stroller or hitches to a bike as a trailer, for one larger dog or a few small ones up to 66 lbs in all.

   • Fits dogs up to 66 lb
   • Ships free from Best Choice Products

   $199.99 at Best Choice ProductsPrice checked 3 hours ago

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Travel bowls and bottles

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   11. ZippyPaws

   Adventure Dog Bowl

   A travel dog bowl for walks, hikes and road trips.

   $7.99 at Doodle Doo BakeryPrice checked 5 hours ago

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   12. Vapur

   EZ Lick Portable Dog Water Bottle

   A 23 oz foldable bottle with a lick-ball cap: hold it up and your dog licks the ball to drink, without spills.

   • 3 colors

   $19.99 at K9 Sport Sack · OlivePrice checked 5 hours ago

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   13. Springer

   Flip Dog Travel Water Bottle, 20 oz

   A 20 oz squeeze bottle with a silicone bowl that flips up for your dog to drink from and folds flat again, with a carabiner to clip to a bag or leash.

   • 6 colors

   $28.00 at K9 Sport Sack · BlackPrice checked 5 hours ago

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Travel kennels and playpens

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   14. KingCamp

   ANCONA Dog Playpen

   A foldable playpen with a steel frame, mesh windows, front and back doors and a zip-open top, for the backyard, a campsite or a hotel room.

   • Sizes Small to Large
   • 3 colors
   • Free shipping over $99 at KingCamp

   $29.99 at KingCamp · Green · SmallPrice checked 5 hours ago

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   15. K9 Sport Sack

   K9 Kennel Pop-Up Dog Tent

   A travel kennel that pops open and folds down in seconds and packs into a backpack or suitcase, for the beach, campsites and hotel rooms.

   • Sizes Small to Large
   • 2 colors
   • Size guide on the product page

   $54.95 at K9 Sport Sack · Blue · SmallPrice checked 4 hours ago

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Keeping your dog safe in the car

A loose dog can be hurt, or distract the driver. A car harness that attaches to the seat belt, a seat belt restraint, or a secured crate keeps them in place. Never attach a restraint to a collar.

Backpack carriers

Backpack carriers let small and medium dogs come on hikes, transit and errands. Check the maker's weight limit and size chart, and build up from short trips so your dog gets used to riding.

Water on the go

Dogs need water breaks on walks, hikes and road trips, especially in warm weather. A travel bottle or collapsible bowl makes that easy anywhere.

Questions

How should my dog ride in the car?

Secured with a car harness attached to the seat belt, a seat belt restraint, or in a secured crate, never attached by the collar.

What size dog fits in a backpack carrier?

It depends on the carrier; each maker gives a weight limit and size chart. Some are made for medium and large dogs.

How often should my dog drink on a trip?

Offer water at every stop, and more often in warm weather or on long walks.

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