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 $104 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$104 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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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.
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Loves to sleep in it
Even though he's still learning to be an adventure kitty, I take him to the vet and traveling in this. I like that you buckle in the straps for car safety, and it can open from the top or front depending on your need. The bottom unzips too for cleaning, which is key. Not very well designed as far as ergonomically for the human back (has a waist strap, but the shoulder straps can be awkward to put on at times), so it doesn't feel as natural a fit when backpacking as good backpacks should.
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Backpack
Archie travels in this backpack. We all love it. I can take him everywhere. He curls up and sleeps in it even.
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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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).
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Convenience
This cat pack is the most convenient for taking our cat for short walks and even on an urban hike. Our cat also loves the feather toy.
Best Cat Backpack for Hiking
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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.
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Loves to sleep in it
Even though he's still learning to be an adventure kitty, I take him to the vet and traveling in this. I like that you buckle in the straps for car safety, and it can open from the top or front depending on your need. The bottom unzips too for cleaning, which is key. Not very well designed as far as ergonomically for the human back (has a waist strap, but the shoulder straps can be awkward to put on at times), so it doesn't feel as natural a fit when backpacking as good backpacks should.
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Backpack
Archie travels in this backpack. We all love it. I can take him everywhere. He curls up and sleeps in it even.
Best Budget Cat Backpack
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Super cute, functional, and comfy for both of us!
I love this carrier, I got it for my ESA cat. She feels secure and safe in it. I have a bunch of pockets for treats, water, harness, leash, etc. And we both are super comfy using it. Absolutely recommend for anyone who likes to tote their small sized furbabies around on walls, hikes, etc.
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Depends on your cat, but great
If you have a cat that is excited to get into things and likes seeing the world this is great! but be aware that a scared cat can be hard to get in and out of this type of carrier and that putting it on as a backpack without a second person to help you can be tricky to make comfortable for your kitty. Very well made. Love the front pocket.
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My cat loves it!!!
Meow! I wasn't sure what my cat would think of this backpack. I set it down and opened it up. He walked entirely in and allowed me to zip it back up without complaining or being afraid. My cat is the adventurous type. He loves the backpack much more than any of the carriers I've gotten him. When we moved to a new apartment last week, I had him on my back for the transport, and he was chill the entire time. Thank you to Petami for a great product! Mojo thanks you as well. :) He's 15 lbs and fits in it fine with no complaints. He's light for me to carry on my back, too.
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.
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