Carrying a small dog in your arms is fine for about a mile, and a bag that shuts them away entirely suits some pets and frightens others. A front pack sits between the two. Your pet rides against your chest with their front legs out through the openings, able to see whatever you are looking at, and close enough that a hand on the head settles them without stopping and putting anything down.

The straps are padded across the shoulders, because the weight sits forward and pulls differently to an ordinary rucksack, and a mesh panel at the back keeps air moving rather than trapping heat between pet and carrier. An adjustable buckle draws the pack in so your pet is held firmly rather than swinging with each step. Three sizes are offered in a yellow bear pattern, and the pack itself weighs between 500 g and 540 g empty.

• Worn on the front, with your pet's legs out
• Padded shoulder straps
• Mesh back panel for ventilation
• Adjustable buckle for a secure fit
• Three sizes: S, M and L
• Yellow bear pattern, weighing 500 g to 540 g

Two things worth knowing. A legs-out carrier only suits a pet who is comfortable being held upright, and a cat who braces against handling will not settle in one however good the bag is.

Who it's for: Small dogs and confident cats who like to see out, carried by owners who want both hands free.