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 $83 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$83 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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I love this so much! AND our cat (11 lbs. and lanky- plenty of room for him) likes it, too. I got him used to it by leaving it out with the mesh part rolled up so he could sit in it whenever he wants, and now he can come on walks with us when the weather is nice! I like that it opens from the front and the top, and with the straps, you can buckle it into the car if needed.
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Great
I order this backpack cat carrier for to take my cat on hikes as he is walking on leash. It happened that Happy got a photoshoot in NY and we needed a good, sturdy and safe way to take him there. It was a great choice, Happy is a 14 lbs cat and was able to fit into this bag comfortably. He was able to lay both ways bc the bag can be placed on the longer side to give the cat more room to lay down. I love about this carrier that it has extra buckles over the chest for the person to carry easier a heavier cargo (cat). The only one thing i would mention that where the zippers buckle there is no option for to close the buckles so i had to use...
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10/10 recommend this backpack!!
I have tried several soft-sides carriers and backpacks for my kitty and the downside they all have in common is lack of comfortability. During walks, he was always getting up and moving around the carrier trying to find positions to get comfortable. Instead of looking through the windows/peepholes, he preferred to shy away and hide his face in a corner. I ended up with many red marks on my shoulders carrying him long distances in the city. My kitty and I are IN LOVE with this backpack. He is so happy and confident in it! While he used to move every couple of minutes, he now stays put the entire time, laying down comfortably and enjoying the...
Best Cat Bubble Backpack
Best Airline-Approved Cat Backpack
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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.
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Great product
We bought two of these for our trip to Oregon when we would go on hikes and our 16 yr Miniature Poodle and 12 yr old Shitzu could not walk very long, he did great and this was easy on our backs, very comfortable to wear. Great product.
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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I love this so much! AND our cat (11 lbs. and lanky- plenty of room for him) likes it, too. I got him used to it by leaving it out with the mesh part rolled up so he could sit in it whenever he wants, and now he can come on walks with us when the weather is nice! I like that it opens from the front and the top, and with the straps, you can buckle it into the car if needed.
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Great
I order this backpack cat carrier for to take my cat on hikes as he is walking on leash. It happened that Happy got a photoshoot in NY and we needed a good, sturdy and safe way to take him there. It was a great choice, Happy is a 14 lbs cat and was able to fit into this bag comfortably. He was able to lay both ways bc the bag can be placed on the longer side to give the cat more room to lay down. I love about this carrier that it has extra buckles over the chest for the person to carry easier a heavier cargo (cat). The only one thing i would mention that where the zippers buckle there is no option for to close the buckles so i had to use...
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10/10 recommend this backpack!!
I have tried several soft-sides carriers and backpacks for my kitty and the downside they all have in common is lack of comfortability. During walks, he was always getting up and moving around the carrier trying to find positions to get comfortable. Instead of looking through the windows/peepholes, he preferred to shy away and hide his face in a corner. I ended up with many red marks on my shoulders carrying him long distances in the city. My kitty and I are IN LOVE with this backpack. He is so happy and confident in it! While he used to move every couple of minutes, he now stays put the entire time, laying down comfortably and enjoying the...
Best Budget Cat Backpack
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Backpack so nice I bought it twice
Very comfortable for me to wear. I’ve had one for a year for my 13lb senior cat and she has enough room to sit up or bread loaf at the bottom. It doesn’t sag at the bottom. When I’m driving I got a seatbelt attachment from chewy and I wrap it around the top handle to buckle her in. It comes with the water bowl and I can fit snacks, her leash, harness, food and such in it with space. It doesn’t seem hot for them either the ventilated windows opposed to the plastic windows I’ve seen on other carriers. In the inside there’s a removable bottom part the pet sits on that you can take out to clean. I also like that there’s mini clips...
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Meets my needs perfectly
Good visibility for my dog while sitting up with all doors zipped. Enough space for my dog to lay down comfortably. Easy to train to get in the side door on their own. Pack has enough adjustment to find a good fit for my comfort. Would be a nice feature to add a padded waist strap. Even our small dogs (10lbs) are a heavy load on a long walk.
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Puuurfect Pack for your cat
My adventurous British Shorthair travels around with us when we camp and hike. So I wanted something where she would get airflow but be comfortable. The pack is light weight and comfortable for me 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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