Advantages and Disadvantages of a Backpack Pet Carrier

The Backpack Dog Carrier is easy to use and is a secure and comfortable place for your pet to ride when you are biking, hiking, walking for exercise or just out and about the town. With this mode of confinement for your pet, your hands are free to steer the bike, hold onto the walking stick or just swing leisurely at your sides. They are more comfortable than the shoulder dog carrier bags because the weight of your pet is distributed more evenly across the larger muscles of the back. The adjustable straps make it easy for you to adjust the backpack to fit your body type allowing a snug fit.


The Backpack Pet Carriers can be fully zipped to insure that your pet is stable and will not fall out. Having the backpack fully zipper, he can still turn around and have plenty of room above his head and on the sides. They do not need to be fully zipped after your pet becomes accustomed to being carried in it. You and your pet can decide what is most comfortable for the both of you. The dog backpack carrier is designed with breathable mesh side panels which eliminate the worry of your pet not getting enough air. He will not suffocate when fully enclosed.

Approved by the airlines, you can take your pet along and know that he will be safe and secure when flying. The dog carrier will fit very nicely under the seat and still give your pet room to turn around and stretch his legs. It allows for more flexibility in your life as you can take him almost anywhere. I have listed ten advantages for using a backpack and feel confident that there are probably ten more.

I have read all the reports I could find about the backpack pet carrier and found very few disadvantages. One of the main concerns mentioned was that every time you are ready to leave the house or move the backpack, your pet is ready to jump on board. They place some strain on your back muscles. Your pet can shift his weight from side to side which can be annoying at times. The main disadvantage to the backpack dog carrier is it cannot be used with large dogs!

The advantages of the Backpack Pet Carrier out weigh the disadvantages two to one. Small pets whether they be dogs, cats, ferrets or any other animal can be easily managed when you have secured them in the backpack and zipped it up. You won’t need to leave him/her behind when you go sightseeing or just out for a run.