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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Cat loved it
Great quality. My cat is 14 lbs. She out grew her other one. This is perfect without sagging. Straps are well padded and comfortable.
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Great Quality
This backpack is very lovely. It is sturdy and fashionable. There are many different ways to unzip it to access your animal. I had to wash it after the first use because my elderly cat peed inside of it and it still looks brand new! I would definitely recommend.
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High-quality cat carrier!
I have been looking for a better carrier for my 14-lb (all muscle, he's a himbo) cat. We previously had a standard plastic crate, but its weight + his made lugging him to and from the vet a true struggle. This backpack is surprisingly durable! It's lightweight, has a soft cushion, and the straps make weight distribution so much better. Even my 11-year-old daughter can carry him around now - something they both enjoy!
Best Large Cat Backpack
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Help my back ,long distance
I like it so that I can travel on the plane and other places, but is still helping me out a whole lot with my dog and it rolls smooth
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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.
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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