Hover to zoomSpecifications
- Material
- Canvas & mesh
- Dimensions
- 35 × 20 × 36 cm
- Waist strap
- Adjustable from 60 to 188 cm
- Package size
- 38.0 × 29.0 × 6.0 cm
- Suitable for
- Pets up to 8.5 kg
- Product weight
- 600 g
Full description
Carrying a cat box by the handle is the worst part of a vet trip for both parties. The box swings, the cat braces against every step, and you arrive with a numb arm and a thoroughly annoyed animal. A backpack puts the weight across both shoulders and against your back, where it stays steady, and the pet travels pressed against a person instead of being swung about at knee height.
Mesh panels down the sides and front keep air moving through, which matters more in a soft carrier than a rigid one because the walls sit so much closer to the animal. The drawstring top opens so a confident cat or small dog can put their head out and watch where they are going, and cinches shut when they would rather be hidden. Padded shoulder straps and a widely adjustable waist strap shift the load onto your hips for a longer walk.
- 35 x 20 x 36cm
- Suitable for pets up to 8.5kg
- Waist strap adjusts from 60cm to 188cm
- Mesh ventilation panels on the sides and front
- Drawstring top opening
- Padded shoulder straps
- Weighs 600g empty
On the fit. The 8.5kg limit describes the bag, not comfort, and at 20cm deep this is a carrier for an animal who can sit and turn round rather than lie stretched out, which makes it a short-journey bag. Measure your pet sitting, floor to the top of the head, against the 36cm height. Never leave a pet inside it in a warm car.
Who it's for: Cat owners facing vet trips on foot or by public transport, and owners of small dogs who need carrying part of the way.
Delivery
Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. 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, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.
Common questions
What size is it?
35 × 20 × 36 cm. Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.
How big or heavy is it?
600 g, according to the supplier’s own specification.
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 £39.
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?
Canvas & 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.
Canvas Pet Backpack Carrier
A padded, mesh-ventilated backpack for small dogs and cats - hands-free trips to the vet, the park or beyond.
£20.99
· tracked · 14-day promise
UK delivery £2.99 · free over £39
Secure checkout by Stripe · Card, Apple Pay & Klarna
On the fit
The 8.5kg limit describes the bag, not comfort, and at 20cm deep this is a carrier for an animal who can sit and turn round rather than lie stretched out, which makes it a short-journey bag. Measure your pet sitting, floor to the top of the head, against the 36cm height. Never leave a pet inside it in a warm car.
Why we chose it
Carrying a box by the handle is the worst part of a vet trip for both of you: it swings, the cat braces at every step. A backpack puts the weight across both shoulders and holds the animal steady. Never left in a warm car.
— Matt, founder
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 £39.
- 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.
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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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