Hover to zoomLarge Mesh Pet Backpack Carrier
A roomy, well-ventilated backpack carrier that keeps cats calm and secure on hands-free journeys.
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£29.99
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UK delivery £2.99 · free over £30
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On getting a cat to accept it
Most cats need the carrier left open in the room for a week or two, with treats inside, before they will use it without a fight, and bought on the morning of an appointment any carrier is a battle. We can confirm internal dimensions before you order, since only the packed size is published, and we make no airline approval claim for it.
Why buy from Giddy Pets?
- Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
- Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £30.
- UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
- Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.
Details
The trouble with a hand-carried cat box is that it swings, bangs against your leg with every stride and leaves you no free hand for the door, the ticket or the vet's paperwork. Worn on the back, the same cat travels more steadily and you get both hands back. This carrier is built around interior space, so a cat can sit up and turn round instead of being wedged in one position for the journey.
Ventilation is the other half of a good carrier, and the panels here are meant to move air right through the bag rather than relying on one mesh window at the front. A stressed cat breathes fast even when they look settled, and a stuffy carrier turns an uncomfortable trip into a distressing one. Secure closures hold the bag shut when a determined cat pushes at the opening. It weighs about a kilogram empty.
- Backpack design for genuinely hands-free carrying
- Well-ventilated panels for steady airflow
- Roomy interior so a cat can turn round
- Secure closures for the journey
- Yellow, grey, black or green
- Weighs around 1 kg empty
On getting a cat to accept it. Most cats need the carrier left open in the room for a week or two, with treats inside, before they will use it without a fight, and bought on the morning of an appointment any carrier is a battle. We can confirm internal dimensions before you order, since only the packed size is published, and we make no airline approval claim for it.
Who it's for: Cat owners who walk or take public transport to the vet and need both hands free on the way.
Why we chose it
Hands free is the actual selling point - doors, tickets, a card reader at the vet desk. Ventilated panels and a roomy interior matter more than looks on a slow journey. One kilo empty, four colours.
— Matt, founder
Specifications
- Material
- Fabric & mesh
- Package size
- 42.0 × 39.0 × 29.0 cm
- Product weight
- 1.0 kg
Common questions
What size is it?
42.0 × 39.0 × 29.0 cm. Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.
How big or heavy is it?
1.0 kg, according to the supplier’s own specification.
Which options can I choose from?
Black, Green, Gray, Yellow. Pick one above before adding to your basket.
How long does delivery take?
Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £30.
How do I track my order?
As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.
What is it made from?
Fabric & mesh. Full specifications are listed above.
What if I need to return my order?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.
Delivery
Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £30. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information
Returns
14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.
Payment
Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. We never see or store your card details.
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This is an everyday pet product, not a veterinary treatment. For any health concerns, please speak to your vet.
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