Whether you’re taking your cat to the vet or jet-setting off on your next vacation with your furry feline in tow, cat backpack carriers will let them travel in style. The best cat backpacks will be of high-quality, machine washable and have air holes, breathable mesh and safety features.
Below, you’ll find Chewy’s best-selling pet carrier backpacks that have been road-tested by our customers’ cats and come highly-rated by Chewy cat parents, like you. So grab one of these top picks for your feline friend and hit the road.
7 Best Cat Backpacks
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Best Cat Bubble BackpackSherpa Airline Approved Bubble View Window Cat Travel Backpack $49 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$49 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Airline-Approved Cat BackpackMidWest Day Tripper Cat Backpack $120 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$120 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Expandable Cat BackpackPet Fit For Life Cat Carrier Backpack $50 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$50 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Overall Cat Backpack
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The ease of putting my cat in it..
This is a great carrier, it's easy to zip and you can also fold it flat for the cats comfortable..also I can put the straps in the front and carry her safely
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Durable and Safe
I love this for my Kitties. It has many options for easy access and is great if you want to just wear and go! Makes my vet visits a breeze
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Great for small cats!
While there is no possible way my 16 lb cat would fit in this, my 4.5 lb kitten fits perfectly, with room for him to move around! The inside base unzips, which is great for cleaning. It keeps its shape very well, and the canvas outside and structure is sturdy. The zippers are a little sticky, but not a deal-breaker.
Best Cat Bubble Backpack
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Good quality and gets the job done!
I love this backpack for smaller cats! It is comfortable to wear and my cats don't seem to mind it too much. I love that it keeps my hands free when I am needing to take one of my cats somewhere. If your cat is over 10lbs then this particular model will likely be a bit too cramped
Best Airline-Approved Cat Backpack
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The perfect bag for Ozzie
We ordered 5 backpacks for our morkies, Ozzie & Rico, to see which one would work best for each of them & also be comfortable for us. Ozzie is very chill and go with the flow. He likes to walk & hike, but he gets hot & tired pretty quickly. I knew we needed a backpack that allowed him to stand up so he could look out, lay down to rest or sit and look out the mesh windows. For reference, he's 9lbs and this allows him to do all of those things. PROS: It's not too heavy and I was able to hike at 9,000 elevation, for 4 miles, with no problem. The other backpacks similar to this were not comfortable at all. This one is comfortable, sturdy and...
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Well-made and sturdy
This backpack is perfect for our 18lb cat. It's holds up under the weight (doesn't sag or collapse in on itself). She's about 20" long from nose to hind legs, and I was looking for a bag that would allow her to sit comfortably--the 14.5" bag width works great. The bag doesn't dig into my back, but I'm 5'2", and I wear the bag high on my back, so something to take into consideration: it could fit differently depending on your body type. Would definitely recommend this bag based on the quality. One negative thing to note: I wish it had a chest strap.
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Great backpack
Well made & sturdy. I take my 5 month old kitten for walks and he loves this. Lays back and drinks in the world.
Best Expandable Cat Backpack
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Travel/ light weight
I have two cats and a dog. All are trash trained. But when I go somewhere with all of them at once it allows me to carry one of them on my back. So light weight and convenient
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Back pack
The doors are too small for any of my cats to get into, but they do like it once they’re stuffed in
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I love this backpack. My cat has a lot of anxiety about traveling, especially in the car. He had injured his nose in the hard plastic carrier I was given when I adopted him, so I was looking for something with minimal harsh edges and soft materials. He did learn how to open the zippers from the inside, but inserting the soft pad and pushing the zippers to the end takes care of this. He enjoys the window because he can see me/where we are going and he calms down. My cat is on the smaller size for full grown cats and fits comfortably (if he was larger it might be too small, so be aware of that).
Best Cat Backpack for Hiking
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The ease of putting my cat in it..
This is a great carrier, it's easy to zip and you can also fold it flat for the cats comfortable..also I can put the straps in the front and carry her safely
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Durable and Safe
I love this for my Kitties. It has many options for easy access and is great if you want to just wear and go! Makes my vet visits a breeze
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Great for small cats!
While there is no possible way my 16 lb cat would fit in this, my 4.5 lb kitten fits perfectly, with room for him to move around! The inside base unzips, which is great for cleaning. It keeps its shape very well, and the canvas outside and structure is sturdy. The zippers are a little sticky, but not a deal-breaker.
Best Budget Cat Backpack
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Best Dog/Cat Carrier
I love this back pack dog/cat carrier it works great for both. It is stylish and i love that it gives my hands a break. I also like that it has areas for water or phone etc. Highly recommend and would buy again.
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Surprising
Honestly I thought this wouldn't work out but figured I'd try anyways. It surprised me. My cat loves it. There's a snap inside that you can hook a cat harness too for added security. Zippers are sturdy, with clips to lock them in place. Booking is secure when on back. Roomy enough but not bulky
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Amazing Carrier!
This carrier is everything a cat lover could need. Soft, cushioned bottom that's removable to wash. Zippers that clip together for that "escape artist" cat in your life. A carry handle for easy car loading if you want to make this your primary carrier for the vet. Two straps (chest and waist) to minimize bouncing if you do want to take your cat for a walk for some fresh air. This carrier has it all. We were so impressed we bought a second one just to keep with our hurricane evacuation kit. I can't recommend this carrier enough. Great job to the design team!
Best Large Cat Backpack
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great cat carrier
I'm getting old - lol - so much easier to use this rolling carrier for trips to the vets office. And it fits easily and securely into my 2 seater car.
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10 Stars!!
I would give this 10 stars if I could. Gone are the days carrying a heavy cat in a carrier with a handle that kills your back because the cat shifts in it and throws off your balance. This is a god send, the cat is safe and not sliding around and you are safe from back strain and shifting throwing you off balance, saving you from a potential fall.
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Very Practical
Gucci loved it, she felt very comfy. She had space. I loved that you could roll it, use it as a backpack and a carryon. It's worth the money. You pet will love it, you will love it.
Picking the best cat backpack can help ensure a smooth and safe trip. Next on your to-do list? Getting expert advice on how to travel with your cat.
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