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STURDI PRODUCTS SturdiBag Pet Carrier, Large, Purple
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| Color | Purple |
| Brand | STURDI PRODUCTS |
| Product Dimensions | 18"L x 12"W x 12"H |
| Target Audience | Cat, Dog |
| Material | Fleece |
About this item
- Durable 600 Denier Polyester and Feather Light Construction
- Adjustable 4-point padded shoulder strap and leather hand grip
- Retractable privacy flaps on all mesh windows
- Interior fleece pad secured by Velcro
- Zipper security clips and a tether for safety and security is included
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| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sturdi Products |
| ASIN | B00333EHP0 |
| Item model number | SB2-P |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | September 30, 2004 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.02 x 13.9 x 5 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 12 x 18 inches |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Brand Name | STURDI PRODUCTS |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats |
| Color | Purple |
| Size | Large |
| Material | Fleece |
| Manufacturer | Sturdi Products |
| Style | Professional,Safety |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 12 x 12 x 18 inches; 2 Pounds
- Item model number : SB2-P
- Date First Available : September 30, 2004
- Manufacturer : Sturdi Products
- ASIN : B00333EHP0
- Best Sellers Rank: #132,441 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #182 in Small Animal Carriers
- #245 in Cat Soft-Sided Carriers
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Product Description
The SturdiBag large carrier is a compact and light pet carrier and has been tested to safely carry up to 40 pounds, but is most suitable for all cats and most small to medium breed dogs up to 25 pounds. Dog breeds such as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Jack Russell Terriers travel comfortably in this size carrier. Many professional animal trainers and exhibitors who travel with cats and dogs extensively prefer SturdiBag because it is simply the best in-cabin, light weight, flex-height pet carrier available. Whether it is used on a plane, in the car, or for carrying by foot, your pet will be comfortable and safe in a SturdiBag cat or small dog carrier. Carrier dimensions: 18 inch length x 12 inch height x 12 inch width.
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Customers like the quality, size, comfort, portability, and space of the pet carrier. For example, they mention it's very well made, fits nicely under the seat, and holds a lot of things.
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Customers like the quality of the pet carrier. They mention that it's very well made, has a sturdy bottom, and the shoulder strap is durable. The ends have durable mesh and privacy covers. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...--The fabric and mesh panels are very well made. Unless your cat is a pro at this and loves his carrier he will try to get out at least once...." Read more
"...The shoulder strap is so durable and so comfortable! I love how it attaches to the carrier via 4 points instead of 2 points like most pet carriers...." Read more
"...It's a great bag. It assembles very easily and the quality is excellent. I love the locks on the zippers and all of the options for ventilation...." Read more
"...The detachable shoulder strap looks sturdy, with four clips, and the “hard points” on the bag seem fairly secure...." Read more
Customers like the size of the pet carrier. They mention that it fits nicely under the seat, it squishes down to fit under the sit, and that it's sturdy yet flexible enough to fit. Some say that the bag is big enough to use as a medium.
"...My cat had no problems fitting under this seat. This seat had even MORE room than the previous Delta 767-400ER...." Read more
"...had ample ventilation and places where she could look out and not feel too confined...." Read more
"...--The flexible aspect of this carrier is unique. This carrier looks HUGE and when you get it you will think "this will never fit"...but it..." Read more
"...I got no guff from airline staff and it fit well under the seats...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the pet carrier. They mention that it's sturdy, solid, and comfortable while carrying on their shoulder. The pad is nice and cushy, and the carrier has ample ventilation and places for cats to lay comfortably. The bag comes with a super soft cozy pad, and is the most accomodating for pets.
"...--The bag comes with a super soft cozy pad. The brother cats were sleeping in this carrier prior to its designed use (i.e. what a great bed!)..." Read more
"...The shoulder strap is so durable and so comfortable! I love how it attaches to the carrier via 4 points instead of 2 points like most pet carriers...." Read more
"...The pad inside is very soft and easy to clean...." Read more
"...The pad is nice and cushy and the carrier had ample ventilation and places where she could look out and not feel too confined...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the pet carrier. They mention that it's very lightweight, flexible, and easy to carry. The material is light and breaths very well, and it doesn't add bulk to the bag. The outside is a canvas with easy carrying straps or handles, and the base is firm but lightweight. The handle carry was perfect to be able to grab as they entered the plane. However, they still able be carried in it very securely.
"...The handle carry was perfect to be able to grab as we entered the plane and then to help him slip under and out from under the seat...." Read more
"...The carrying strap is comfortably padded so it was easy to walk with ...." Read more
"...The 4 point shoulder strap is great so that it frees up your hands so you can carry other luggage.Cons:..." Read more
"...Still, this bag is worth it for the quality and how easy and light it is to carry...." Read more
Customers like the space in the pet carrier. They mention it's very roomy, holds a lot of things, and is totally feasible to transport a round cat. Some say the bag is wide enough to make it easier to carry their pets.
"...This gives you the best of both worlds... structure and unencroached room similar to a hard cage, but flexible to accommodate differences in height..." Read more
"...She had so much room in there!! The inside pad was SOOO COMFORTABLE for her, that she slept like a baby the ENTIRE FLIGHT HOME!!..." Read more
"...quickly and was very calm and comfortable: there is enough of room inside the carrier for her, and the pad is nice and cushy...." Read more
"...She is small when she curls up and had a good amount of extra room, she's just leggy which makes her a bit tall...." Read more
Customers find the pet carrier great-looking, beautifully made, and sturdy. They also appreciate the cozy inside and the variety of beautiful colors. Customers say the carrier is easy to assemble and is available in lots of beautiful color options.
"...It always provides your pet the most room possible. Absolute genius design!" Read more
"...Style, very stylish I must add, I got this bag so that it doesn't stand out much as a dog carrying bag...." Read more
"...Arrived quickly and was easy to assemble. The pillow included is very nice and I like that it's washable...." Read more
"...The pad is very nice especially for an older dog with mobility issues...." Read more
Customers find the pet carrier versatile and easy to use for traveling with pets. They say it's flexible and easy for travel. Some customers also say it feels like carrying a duffle bag and is great for flying.
"...Overall, the bag is good...." Read more
"...The carrier was sturdy, easy to transport (using the padded straps), had good ventilation, and had plenty of space for a 10 lb pup...." Read more
"...The adjustable sholder straps made it easy to carry him through the airport and the clips helped keep the zippers "locked" when he wanted to..." Read more
"So this is an amazing carrier for traveling, if kitty didn't hate traveling she'd probably like it more...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pet carrier. They mention that it works well for small dogs, cats, and other pets. Some say that it's excellent and comfortable to carry.
"...This carrier worked perfectly. When it arrived I thought it would be too large, but all the reviews I read said it would fit and it did...." Read more
"This item works great and has excellent quality. Lightweight, good ventilation...." Read more
"...It is great and very sturdy. She was happy and comfortable in it and its light and easy to carry...." Read more
"...It was perfect. Lightweight and roomy enough (I got the large), easy to carry...." Read more
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--This bag gave him lots of privacy while still providing proper ventilation. Cats don't want the entire world to see them when they're nervous so it was nice to be able to open one side vent or the top vent and velcro it open when needed.
Sturdibag is SO much better than other carriers I've had as far as handle options.--The shoulder strap is highly adjustable and the rubberized pad is movable but stays in place where you put it and doesn't slip off your shoulder when the animal shifts around. The handle carry was perfect to be able to grab as we entered the plane and then to help him slip under and out from under the seat.
--The fabric and mesh panels are very well made. Unless your cat is a pro at this and loves his carrier he will try to get out at least once. (Trim your cat's claws before the trip!) This didn't snag once and he sure tried more than once.
--The small zipper access at the top is nice to be able to put a hand in when needed without opening a hole big enough to let the cat out of the bag. This is not an entry but a "here's a treat kitty" hole.
--This bag has a short (maybe 18-20 inches?) leash type tether in the bag that can be clipped to your pet's harness or collar. If you have an escape artist this is a definite bonus. My cat was not eager to escape so I kept this clipped on prior to the airport until we came through security and then unclipped it. The tether is long enough that your pet can stand up and turn around.
--The bag comes with a super soft cozy pad. The brother cats were sleeping in this carrier prior to its designed use (i.e. what a great bed!) however, I would absolutely recommend removing this for any kind of longer trip. It should be replaced with a carrier insert that will absorb any fluids should the pet have an accident. Our trip was 12 hours and he didn't have one but don't expect that! (I bought two kinds but the Dry Fur--Small 2 pack was by far my favorite since they have a sturdy backing and can be placed one on top of the other. If you have an accident pull one out and dispose of it. They absorb a LOT.
--This bag IS mostly waterproof AND washable. We discovered that on a not-so-dry run vet visit where an accident occurred on the way home. Thus the above advice on the inserts. The foam pad (also washable) would absorb some of any accident your pet might have but you don't want your fur baby sitting in THAT on a long trip.
--You may see comments about the cardboard/hard foam bottom. This is its own sleeve UNDER the compartment where the pet sits. With the accident I had, there was no leakage down onto this. I'm not saying this could never happen but it didn't happen to me. I believe you can order additional ones from SturdiBag so this was not a concern for me. (Obviously remove this foam core before washing.) This keeps the carrier light, and frankly, I think most of them have some sort of pasteboard or cardboard.
--The flexible aspect of this carrier is unique. This carrier looks HUGE and when you get it you will think "this will never fit"...but it did. It was taller than the regulation for my flights on Frontier but the fact that its made to flex and slide under various seats was perfect. It fit in front to back, by the way.
Dislikes, or things they could improve:
--Pockets. There is only one small pocket (half of the back end). I was traveling with my pet's medical records and his insulin in a chill bag, plus a small amount of food and a collapsible water dish. Because airlines only allow you two carry-ons and one is the cat. All my extras had to go in a roller bag which goes overhead. Total pain.An extra few pockets would have been great.
--Suggestion...It would be nice if there were some way to give this a side "sleeve" that slides over the arm of a roller bag to allow it to perch without sliding off the top. This bag is large, and though light, with a 13+lb BIG cat (not fat...but giant) it got pretty heavy during the long hauls through 3 airports.
We had a layover in ATL where my cat was given the option to use a portable litterbox I had brought with us. He didn't go of course, but he enjoyed being able to walk around for a while before our next flight. By the way, ATL airport has really clean, new-looking pet areas throughout their airport :)
During our second flight, which was about an hour and half long, we flew on a Delta MD-88, seat 21D aisle. My cat had no problems fitting under this seat. This seat had even MORE room than the previous Delta 767-400ER.
The TSA agent that helped me while going through Security wanted to know what kind of carrier it was and asked about the quality of the product. I was pretty proud of my carrier lol so gave it high recommendations. Just in case the Delta Gate Agent or Ticketing Agent gave me a difficult time, I cut the bottom foundation to 15 inches (took 3 inches off) which did not affect the strength of the product at all. I just had to make sure it was centered. I also took out the cat bed foam piece and put a Dry Fur pee pad for the trip. The Dry Fur pad has some kind of structure also in it but has a lot of give so it helped to keep the carrier from being flimsy after I cut the bottom foundation. My cat still had the full 18 inches in length to stretch , but i could show the agents that it was somewhat close to the required under seat dimensions. Oh, and they never asked the dimensions or anything, so you probably won't have any problems with the size.
The air vents/windows were PERFECT for my cat. I love how they include flaps to cover the windows/doors to make my cat feel more safe. I kept the largest door window vent and one of the top windows covered while leaving the rear and other top window open for air. The cover flaps gave me an extra sense of security to keep my cat from clawing out or pulling the zippers open. whew. Believe me, he tried his hardest. His veterinarian and the vet techs always comment how strong he is so this carrier definitely is made well. (**cut your cats nails a couple days before flying!**). Another thing that this carrier has is a clip on each zipper to prevent the cat from escaping. My cat knows how to paw and claw his way out of a carrier so these were totally necessary for me. This company has blown me away with all the small details of this carrier.
I suffered from a recent back muscle spasm and from reoccurring shoulder impingement pain, so I worried about carrying my 13-14lb cat around the airports. The shoulder strap is so durable and so comfortable! I love how it attaches to the carrier via 4 points instead of 2 points like most pet carriers. This lessens the stress on the hooks and clips.
I really cannot speak more highly of this product.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019
We had a layover in ATL where my cat was given the option to use a portable litterbox I had brought with us. He didn't go of course, but he enjoyed being able to walk around for a while before our next flight. By the way, ATL airport has really clean, new-looking pet areas throughout their airport :)
During our second flight, which was about an hour and half long, we flew on a Delta MD-88, seat 21D aisle. My cat had no problems fitting under this seat. This seat had even MORE room than the previous Delta 767-400ER.
The TSA agent that helped me while going through Security wanted to know what kind of carrier it was and asked about the quality of the product. I was pretty proud of my carrier lol so gave it high recommendations. Just in case the Delta Gate Agent or Ticketing Agent gave me a difficult time, I cut the bottom foundation to 15 inches (took 3 inches off) which did not affect the strength of the product at all. I just had to make sure it was centered. I also took out the cat bed foam piece and put a Dry Fur pee pad for the trip. The Dry Fur pad has some kind of structure also in it but has a lot of give so it helped to keep the carrier from being flimsy after I cut the bottom foundation. My cat still had the full 18 inches in length to stretch , but i could show the agents that it was somewhat close to the required under seat dimensions. Oh, and they never asked the dimensions or anything, so you probably won't have any problems with the size.
The air vents/windows were PERFECT for my cat. I love how they include flaps to cover the windows/doors to make my cat feel more safe. I kept the largest door window vent and one of the top windows covered while leaving the rear and other top window open for air. The cover flaps gave me an extra sense of security to keep my cat from clawing out or pulling the zippers open. whew. Believe me, he tried his hardest. His veterinarian and the vet techs always comment how strong he is so this carrier definitely is made well. (**cut your cats nails a couple days before flying!**). Another thing that this carrier has is a clip on each zipper to prevent the cat from escaping. My cat knows how to paw and claw his way out of a carrier so these were totally necessary for me. This company has blown me away with all the small details of this carrier.
I suffered from a recent back muscle spasm and from reoccurring shoulder impingement pain, so I worried about carrying my 13-14lb cat around the airports. The shoulder strap is so durable and so comfortable! I love how it attaches to the carrier via 4 points instead of 2 points like most pet carriers. This lessens the stress on the hooks and clips.
I really cannot speak more highly of this product.
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