Most small dogs travel badly in a car because they cannot see out and cannot brace themselves against the corners. Lift them a few inches and give them padded walls to lean into, and the journey changes completely. This quilted tote does that job, then folds back into service as a bed at home and a carry bag for the walk from the car park, which is three things to buy and store reduced to one.

The walls are padded and ribbed, so they hold their shape rather than collapsing inwards when a cat leans on one side, and a soft-sided bag that slumps is no use as a booster at all. Sturdy handles carry it short distances and a removable shoulder strap takes over when your hands are full. Two sizes are offered, in light grey, black, dark khaki and light khaki.

• Works as a bed, a car booster and a carry bag
• Padded ribbed walls that hold their shape
• Sturdy handles plus a removable shoulder strap
• Two sizes, M and L
• Light grey, black, dark khaki or light khaki
• Weighs 800 g to 1 kg empty

On car safety. A booster lifts a pet up, but it does not restrain them in a crash and it is not crash tested. The Highway Code requires dogs and cats to be suitably restrained in a moving car, so clip your pet's harness to a proper seatbelt tether as well as using the tote.

What the options mean. Sizes run from M to L — £24.99 for the smallest, £30.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Small dogs and cats who travel regularly and would rather see out of the window than sit in a footwell.