Customer Reviews

Cat Tote Carrier in Black

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Forget about cats...this is the ideal "man bag" for a guy with a small dog!! My husband and I have his and her Chihuahuas, and he calls this his "man bag" for carrying Rio. It looks like a briefcase or computer laptop case and he has taken his dog everywhere in this bag. We travel all over the country with our dogs, and they go into restaurants, stores, etc., in these bags. (I use the pink/brown bag with my dog, when I want to match, or the dogs will be in the bag for awhile...they are really comfortable for them for long periods of time to be in, as they are roomy.

The mesh is finer, so a cat can't get his claws into it to rip, plus there is a lot of storage in the side pockets. It's big enough so our dogs can sit if they want, but they usually just curl up and go to sleep or chew on a rawhide while inside.

A truly great bag, for cats OR dogs. Has a shoulder strap as well as a handle (like a briefcase). Sits nicely on the floor without falling over. We just love ours and use them constantly.

Just flew my 13 lb. cat three-quarters across country. He was amazingly quiet and well-behaved in this carrier. First time on plane too. Fits easily under United seat. Has good pocket space and fits comfortably on shoulder with strap while walking through airport. Although cozy space, he could turn around. He had to be in the carrier a total of 6 plus hours, and there were no accidents, although carrier is leakproof. Took my other 14 lb. cat in the standard medium Sherpa carrier. It is a bit sturdier, but this black one is cozier and easiest to carry. Like them both actually.

I needed to fly with an 8 pound cat and was not sure which carrier would work best. First I bought a small Sherpa Sport but worried might not be quite high enough for the cat to stand up in so bought the same in medium. Then thought maybe the cat tote would be better. The other ones had a lot of "windows" with mesh - good for ventilation but worried a cat might scratch through them or might prefer more privacy in a scary setting like an airport and airplane. This cat tote has flaps that work like curtains to give more visibility/ventilation when want it and more privacy for the cat when wants that. I was worried the cat might meow the whole trip but she was calm and quiet and did not meow until we were walking through the parking garage after landing. She had enough room to turn around and face the other direction, but not too much room to slide around. We were in first class and only had to smush the top down a little to fit under the seat. Can also turn it on its side to slide under the seat. Sherpa has a system that guarantees the airline will accept the carrier for in cabin, after provide some info about the size of your cat. Unless the cat is really big or heavy, I think this carrier should work - my 12 pound cat fits. I might try using it for vet visits but thus far used it only for a one-way flight of about 1,000 miles. Most people (except TSA) did not seem to notice that I had a cat on the flight.

This carrier is awesome! My cat loved it. I used it to fly him from the West Coast to the Midwest. The first time he made this trip in a different carrier and he cried and howled the whole way. With this carrier, he was quiet and slept the whole time. No drugs needed either.

I shopped around looking at a number of cat carriers and this one was the nicest looking one out there. It has a fabric feel, instead of the usual non-rip nylon, and it is not as boxy as other carriers, which makes it balanced when using the shoulder strap. (I have another carrier that is too awkward to sling on the shoulder because it is wider than tall.) The front pouch can expand a bit, giving room for necessities like a sack of dry pet food and collapable dish. The micro-mesh holds up well with our cat, but we keep her nails clipped so she can't get a nail in the holes. The top hatch is a neat idea and makes fitting a cooperative animal into the case without "shoving" them into the front; it's a little narrow to fit a large or angry cat through the hatch. It has a "peek hole" on one side of the carrier which is likely for dogs, as cats would just jump out it.

I posted a couple pictures to help people get a feeling for the size and shape. It it taller than it is wide, which makes it suseptible to tipping over if your cat goes wild. It is still short and squishy enough to fit under an airline seat. One our our cats is a lanky 12 pounder and is basically the same size as the carrier; she fits with no room to spare. I think it would be a great carrier for small dogs as well as small to mid-sized cats (under 10 lbs or very compact).

The Sherpa (yes it is Sherpa branded) Cat Tote is really loaded with design features, many of which are outstanding and some of which could be improved upon. Let's get this out of the way - the tote is high quality as expected from a Sherpa branded product. It uses ballistic nylon, durable wire mesh, and heavy duty zippers to create what is an excellent and hardy cat tote. The privacy flaps are excellent and are designed to conceal your pet while still allowing generous airflow. There are also plenty of pockets for treats and toys and the removable shoulder strap is very comfortable. The basic design is clearly well thought out and the result is an excellent soft cat carrier. Now for a couple drawbacks. The actual tote is a bit small. My cat is about 6 pounds and can fit comfortably but a 16 lb cat would not be happy. I'd say 10-12 lbs would be the upper limit of a cat that could fit comfortably in here. Also the faux lambskin lining is kind of cheap and not that comfortable. I line it myself with a towel my kitty likes to curl up in. Other than those two issues, I'd say it's really a great product if you're looking for an easy and inconspicuous way to carry around your pet.

Pros:
High quality construction
Inconspicuous
Thoughtful design/features

Cons:
Expensive
Small

Bottom line: A near perfect soft carrier for small pets.

I purchased the Sherpa Cat Tote Carrier two months ago because the reviews were good and I thought this would be a bullet proof purchase. (It is made specifically for a cat!) Wrong. After three short trips to the vet, my cat put a hole in the mesh. If you have a low energy cat, this carrier might work. If even a small kitten can damage this product, I would not recommend this carrier for any anxious cat. The hard plastic carriers would be a better bet.

I was worried about the carrier when I first saw it. It seemd small for my 12 lb. cat. He fits into it very nicely-- very cozy. I had purchased one at a pet store for cats up to 22 lbs. and it was way too big. This one is much better and really sturdy! This is a great buy!

The build quality of this carrier is excellent but I found the listed 16 lb capacity to be a significant over-estimate. My 13 lb tabby cat could only squeeze in if scrunched and my 10 lb Min Pin dog was too tall to even halfway stand. The size is similar to "small" carriers which have a listed capacity of 8-10lbs.

This carrier is much smaller than the medium size original Sherpa carrier even though the listed dimensions are almost the same. I measure the dimensions as 15 x 11 x 9 which is smaller than listed. Don't be fooled by the listed dimensions or weight capacity as this is definitely a "small" carrier.

I have since purchased the Bergan Comfort Carrier Soft-Sided Pet Carrier, Large, Black which fits my pets nicely.

We paid more for this carrier because we thought it would be a sturdy option for transporting our cats to the vet (one at a time, I hasten to add). Within five minutes, our older cat had penetrated the mesh opening with her teeth, leaving holes a couple millimeters wide. When our four-month-old kitten used it, he too bit through the mesh leaving slightly smaller holes. Don't know how long before they manage to bite a hole big enough to escape. We'll chance it for another short trip--two at most--but now we're looking for something more secure.